Our other sites and networks
We work with our partners to develop and support a wide variety of websites, ranging from policy and learning platforms to international networks.
The projects undertaken by our Communications Group range from building an open-access platform for sharing case studies on tackling wildlife crime, to developing complex sites for a large number of partner organisations, such as Urban ARK.
In all projects, we are committed to following good web development practice, working to keep sites secure, using open source technology and maintaining a strong awareness of the need to ensure that online resources are accessible for all, particularly audiences in the global South.
LandCam
2019A five year project working with key stakeholders across Cameroon to improve customary and formal rights to land and natural resources through piloting land governance innovations at the local level and contributing to workable reforms of the relevant policy.
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People Not Poaching
2019The Communities and IWT Learning Platform. Securing a future for wild species depends on local people, which is why we believe in solutions that support, empower and respect their needs and perspectives.
Sentinel
2019Social and Environmental Trade-Offs in African Agriculture. An interdisciplinary research project seeking to address the challenge of achieving ‘zero hunger’ in sub-Saharan Africa, while at the same time reducing inequalities and conserving ecosystems.
Tomorrow’s Cities
2019Tomorrow’s Cities is the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Urban Disaster Risk Hub – a five-year global interdisciplinary research hub.
Nature-based Solutions policy platform
2018 - currentAn interactive online policy platform on nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation
Urban Africa: Risk Knowledge
2015 – currentUrban Africa: Risk Knowledge (Urban ARK) explores the relationship between natural hazards in urban areas and social vulnerabilities such as inadequate housing, lack of sanitation and crime.
Independent Research Forum
2014 – currentIRF2015 is a collaboration of research institutes from across the globe that provides an independent source of critical thinking, integrated analysis and awareness-raising on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a post-2015 development agenda.
Shaping Sustainable Markets
2013 – currentA research initiative from the Sustainable Markets Group at IIED. It explores the use and impact of market governance mechanisms, such as certification, payments for environmental services and investment principles.
Green Economy Coalition
2011 – currentA global network of institutions and organisations from trade unions, NGOs, research institutes and UN bodies who have come together to champion a transition to a green economy.
Alternative routes to urban density
2010 – currentA site devoted to showing how the challenges of urban density can be met. It highlights work by architect, planner and social researcher Arif Hasan, and IIED's Human Settlements Group.
Watershed markets
2008 – currentAn IIED initiative focusing on whether market mechanisms can help to increase the services that watersheds provide and benefit local people. The site contains case studies and analysis from schemes in developing countries.
Global Water Initiative - West Africa
2008 – currentOne of three regional programmes working to improve water management policies, research, investment and knowledge resources for sustainable agricultural production and improved food security.
Poverty and Conservation Learning Group
2006 – currentAn international network, coordinated by IIED, for promoting dialogue and fostering learning on the links between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction.
Biocultural heritage
2004 – currentA website about the concept of biocultural heritage, tools to protect it and research findings from IIED projects promoting resilient farming systems and local economies.
Environment & Urbanization
1989 – currentOne of the most widely read and distributed journals in its field, E&U provides local researchers, NGO staff and professionals working in Africa, Asia and Latin America with the chance to write about their work, present their ideas and debate on issues.
Previous initiatives
The following sites have been archived to continue to provide useful access to resources and documents from completed projects.
The SUNGAS project aimed to go beyond the 'why' to focus on the 'how' to make the case for promoting sustainable decentralised energy service delivery.
A project building up and supporting networks at local, national and international levels. Seeking to improve the connections between forests and other sectors.
A user guide to approaches (tools, methods and tactics) for mainstreaming (or integrating) the environment into development decision-making (referred to as environmental mainstreaming).
A project focused on the modernisation of agrifood markets in emerging economies, and implications for small-scale producers.
Small-scale producers and standard in agrifood supply chains
Exploring opportunities for more favourable outcomes for small producers in developing countries to participate in international horticultural supply chains, given the rise of private standards.
Power tools for policy influence in natural resource management introduces a range of Power Tools – 'how-to' ideas that marginalised people and their allies can use to have a greater positive influence on natural resources policy.
A project analysing how and under what conditions decentralised governance, capacity building and participation by farmers can promote the adaptive management of agricultural biodiversity in the context of local food systems and livelihoods.
A project based on constructive engagement between an alliance of organisations and the major UK multiple retailers. It sought to measure and track what supermarkets are doing across a broad range of ethical issues.
Community networks
Community websites set up by IIED in partnership with others specialising in environment and development topics.
These sites are open for new members to sign up to join.
A collaborative initiative involving IIED, Irish Aid Key Partner Countries and Partner organizations, which supports countries in designing and implementing country-driven, results-oriented and sustainable learning to address climate change.
Connect with us to share news, tools and documents in a community aiming to reduce poverty by connecting small forest enterprises.
A network to boost the quantity and quality of media coverage of biodiversity issues. It build bridges between journalists and sources of stories, news and interviews about biodiversity.
An initiative to improve media coverage of climate change issues in developing countries. It includes a roster of experts available to talk to journalists about various aspects of climate change.
A social network for journalists, scientists, press officers and others who communicate about research – whether on health, environment, water, energy, agriculture, sustainable development or communications.