A new plan to alleviate crippling levels of debt and build economic resilience among #SIDS is being launched by the leaders of Antigua and Barbuda and the Maldives.

The debt sustainability support service has been co-designed with a range of partners --> iied.org/22426iied

IIED’s manifesto for a thriving world presents our refreshed approach to impact. We're challenging ourselves to take a bold new direction while retaining the best of what makes us unique.

Find out more: iied.org/manifesto

Who pays the price for the loss and damage of nature? --> iied.org/22421iied

A new report synthesises insights and key findings that emerged from an online dialogue on the role that unsustainable consumption plays in the loss and damage of #nature . #BiodiversityDay

Small islands join forces on debt relief ahead of climate talks: reuters.com/sustainability… Read how IIED is working with small island developing states on a long-term plan for financial resilience #ClimateChange #DebtCrisis

We are delighted to be featured as an inspirational funding model alongside a range of pioneering organisations, businesses, and investors challenging existing models in this Business Unusual report from IIED.

#Funding #Forests #GreenEconomy

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Toolkit: 'Rapid Response Mechanisms'
RRMs are a new approach to help communities facing conflicts related to #land -based investments receive legal help when conflict arises - rather than trying to reverse rights violations *afterwards*
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#land rights

A new global roadmap sets out priority areas and action items to advance human rights, the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities and 'equitable governance' in area based #conservation .

Find out more. --> ow.ly/NLcq50RPhso #BiodiversityDay #ForNature

🌱 This #BiodiversityDay join us in celebrating the first cohort of REDAA-suported initiatives!

21 locally led research-to-action projects from across the 🌏 that improve evidence, tools and governance to help people and #nature thrive.

Meet them ➡️ redaa.org/grantees

We've been analysing the past 3 decades of temp data for the world's 20 biggest capital #cities .

In #Dhaka , #Bangladesh during the past decade, the average number of days reaching 35°C was 51.7 days a year.

Find out more in The Daily Star. --> thedailystar.net/environment/we…

I'm glad to see LDC experts in Bhutan at the 1st workshop on the indicators for the Global Goal on #Adaptation #GGA , pushing for an inclusive approach to develop global indicators that will drive the much needed global efforts to adapt to #ClimateChange and enhance resilience.

Unique #IPCC related #JobOpportunity

IIED is hiring a Scientific Advisor to IPCC Chair Jim Skea based in London.

This is a key scientific role to work with & lead global experts in all fields of climate science to shape climate policy & action.

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'If #Africa hopes to benefit from the #NetZero transition, its leaders will need carefully designed regional cooperation agreements that are adequately funded and implemented, with a coordinated regional approach to ensure success.'

The Embassy was pleased to attend the International Institute for Environment and Development's Barbara Ward Lecture. It was great to hear Mafalda Duarte's inspiring speech.

Ireland strongly supports the IIED and their mission to build a fairer, more sustainable world #BW2024

At #BW2024 , I called for a solidarity pact between developed and developing countries. Akin to a Marshall Plan. One that supports countries battling multiple crises.

Barbara Ward taught us that what was once unthinkable can quickly become reality.

The crises we face as a planet are existential and inextricably linked. A new, dynamic approach to unlocking positive process is needed more than ever.

Read our manifesto for a thriving world: IIED’s connected ambition, 2024 and beyond --> iied.org/iied-launches-…

Tonight at #BW2024 , Mafalda Duarte is setting out her vision for a climate just future. We've heard her personal calling: to achieve a world where social justice is honoured and acted upon - that certain issues are much bigger than ourselves and compel us to act.

WANTED: We're on the lookout for professional & creative people with a passion for our mission, and we're currently #hiring roles in climate change research, IT, human resources, and monitoring & evaluation.

Check them out and find out how to apply. --> iied.org/wanted-latest-…

TONIGHT: We're delighted to be joined by Mafalda Duarte, executive director of Green Climate Fund to deliver the Barbara Ward Lecture, IIED's celebration of outstanding women in development. #BW2024

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Urban legend: one man, 50 years, countless seeds of hope --> iied.org/urban-legend-o…

In a new long read, we reflect on the legacy of David Satterthwaite, IIED's accidental urbanist. Read it now.

What a brilliant piece, I wish I could join tomorrow's event!

I'm so pleased I had the opportunity to work with David Satterthwaite and be shaped by his ethos.