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We regularly publish news, interviews, podcasts and opinion from our experts and our partners from across the world. We also organise a range of events and frequently send out email newsletters on key issues.

Informal housing piled on a hill

The favela of Rocinha: decades of struggle have led to a rich political – and cultural – landscape

Thaisa Comelli
22 March 2023

Woman walks after a donkey carrying jerry cans

IPCC publishes its Sixth Assessment Synthesis Report

20 March 2023

Man moves charcoal with a shovel

How innovative shared labels are promoting diversity, biocultural heritage and sustainable production

Kata Wagner
20 March 2023

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CBA17: back in-person, ready to harness energy to drive forward the locally led adaptation agenda

Sam Greene and Tracy Kajumba
15 March 2023

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Fish Night 8: Keeping up momentum for artisanal fisheries and aquaculture

Event on 28 March 2023

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Ecosystem-based adaptation: three ways evidence can influence policymakers

Gabriela Flores Zavala
14 March 2023

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UK International Development Select Committee publishes report on debt

10 March 2023

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Asia’s fastest growing cities… and why these are mostly small cities

David Satterthwaite
09 March 2023

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CBA17: local solutions inspiring global action

Event on 22 May 2023

The transition to a predominantly urban world

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Countdown to COP15

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UN biodiversity conference (COP15)

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Addressing gendered gaps in digital technology for a just and inclusive transition

Blog, 08 March 2023

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G20 leaders urged to replicate Cabo Verde debt restructure for other countries

Press release, 08 March 2023

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Ripple effects and revolutions: women leaders in climate and biodiversity

Article, 07 March 2023

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Alliance of least developed countries, Small Island Developing States to create national facilities to address loss and damage

Press release, 05 March 2023

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Global partnership agrees new priorities for sustainable wildlife management

News, 03 March 2023

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A new climate finance goal is in the making: what must happen in 2023?

Blog, 02 March 2023

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World leaders urged to back innovative nature financing at One Forest Summit in Gabon

Press release, 01 March 2023

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Preparing for crisis: investing in climate adaptation and disaster resilience

Event on 07 March 2023

IIED Europe appoints first development director

News, 23 February 2023

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On the fast track to climate negotiating: learning from my mentor

Blog, 23 February 2023