About us
Our mission is to build a fairer, more sustainable world, using evidence, action and influence, working in partnership with others.
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is an independent research organisation that aims to deliver positive change on a global scale.
50 years linking local to global
Find out more about IIED’s plans in our 50th birthday year: our achievements and what comes next…
Our strategy
We deliver original, rigorous research that helps to drive progress, support sustainable development and protect the environment. We identify local solutions that can work at scale and introduce these to global forums.
We are strategic collaborators, innovators, knowledge brokers and agents of change. Our strategy outlines how we aim to grow in scope, reach and reputation.
Read our institutional strategy 2019 – 2024
Key components of our strategy
COVID-19: updating our strategy
The pandemic is forcing priorities and ways of working to change as we address the global challenges
Research excellence and impact
Ensuring that our evidence and research are of the highest quality is vital to our credibility
Our partnerships
Partnerships are at the heart of our work: we have more than 350 partnerships working in 60 countries
How we communicate
We communicate to build engagement, strengthen relationships and achieve influence on a global scale
About
“We work together to strengthen people’s voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them — from village councils to international conventions.”– Andrew Norton, IIED director
People
IIED brings together more than 120 people from diverse backgrounds and countries to deliver high quality research, analysis and impact. Our work is guided by our leadership team, research fellows and trustees
Research expertise
Working through four research groups, we develop cross-cutting solutions that deliver impact on many levels.
Find out more about who we are and what we do
Climate Change
Collaborating with partners to address the challenges of climate change, leading the way on policy, adaptation and resilience
Natural Resources
Working with partners to build capacity and shape policy for the fair and sustainable use of natural resources
Shaping Sustainable Markets
Driving our efforts to ensure that markets contribute to positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes
Working with us
Find out about opportunities to work with IIED
How we work
Our policies and ways of working reflect our commitment to integrity, equality and fairness. Learn how we put our principles into action
Our funding
We are committed to financial transparency: our annual reports provide detailed financial information
Responsible operations
We have a clear plan to reduce our carbon emissions and environmental impacts, and work responsibly
Gender
We believe that without gender equality and equity there can be no social justice or sustainable development
Policies
Our institutional policies reflect our principles and values, and are available to download and read
IIED's annual review
Our 2020 annual review, 'A year of change', features eight short videos presents some of our strongest achievements over the last year
Our email newsletters deliver up-to-date information about our latest work on critical issues.
The International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED) is a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England (Reg. No 2188452. VAT Reg. No. GB 440 4948 50) and an independent charity registered in England (Charity No. 800066) and in Scotland (OSCR No. 039864). IIED is recognised as an international organisation by the OECD Development Assistance Committee.