IIED: Recent Episodes
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The International Institute for Environment and Development is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges.
We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world's most vulnerable people to strengthen their voice in the decision-making areas that affect them.
Ahead of the 11th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA11), which takes place in Uganda in late June, Clare Shakya discusses the value of the community of practitioners at the event, and the importance of increasing climate ambition.
Shakya is the head of the Climate Change research group at IIED.
IIED's director of climate change Clare Shakya discusses the implications of the US withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on BBC Radio 5 Live on 1 June. Also on the show is Dr Benny Peiser, of the Global Warming Policy Foundation
On 3 March 2017, the chair of the Least Developed Countries Group of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Gebru Jember Endalew, was part of a panel discussing the ambition of the LDC Group following the Paris Agreement.
The panel was hosted by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), and also featured IIED director Andrew Norton and principal researcher Achala Abeysinghe, who provides legal and technical advice to the LDC Group.
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What lessons were there from the UN climate talks in Marrakech (COP22) in November 2016? What needs to happen next?
On 2 December 2016, IIED hosted a panel featuring senior fellow Saleemul Huq, principal researcher Achala Abeysinghe and senior researcher Subhi Barakat. The event was moderated by IIED director of communications Liz Carlile.
The panel was streamed live on Periscope and can be viewed via https://www.periscope.tv/w/1LyGBOndAEnJN
IIED's latest Fish Night on 1 December 2016 looked at the high seas and biodiversity. Can governing the high seas have an impact for biodiversity? How do the challenges faced by high seas governance impact us in our daily lives?
Skipper and ocean plastics expert Emily Penn was the guest speaker.
Andrew Norton, director of the International Institute for Environment and Development, introduces IIED's Critical Theme on the media reporting of links between migration, climate change and the conflict in Syria.
More details: http://www.iied.org/critical-theme-conflict-climate-migration-syria-did-media-get-it-right
The third panel session on 'Informal AND illegal AND unsustainable?' during an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The third panel session focused on forestry and was presented by Paolo Cerutti, of CIFOR, with insights from Mohammad Amin Sulthon, of the Jepara small-scale furniture association in Indonesia, and Gustav Adu, Kumasi of the Wood Cluster Association.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
The fourth panel session on 'Recognition as a first step' during an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The fourth panel session focused on artisanal and small-scale mining, and was presented by by Gavin Hilson, nof the University of Surrey, with insights from Jikssa Kidane, of the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Natural Gas, in Ethiopia, and Georgette Barnes Sakyi-Addo, of Ghana Women in Mining.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
The fifth panel session on ' A different approach to policy' during an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The fifth panel session was presented by Sally Roever, of WIEGO, with insights from Alexandre Fernandes, of EPEA Brazil with Tearfund.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
The first plenary session, moderated by Oliver Greenfield of the Green Economy Coalition, during an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
The second plenary session, moderated by Oliver Greenfield of the Green Economy Coalition, during an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
Steve Bass, senior fellow at IIED, gives a synthesis at the end of an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
The second panel session on 'Informality and rural transition' during an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The second panel session was presented by Philipp Heinrigs, of Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat, OECD, from rural development and food systems, with insights from Alejandro Guarín, of the German Development Institute, and Louise Fox, of the University of Berkeley.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
The first panel session on 'The missing majority' during an an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The first panel session was presented by Emily Benson, of the Green Economy Coalition, with insights from Peter Poschen, of ILO, and Mao Amis, of the African Centre for a Green Economy.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
Marty Chen, co-founder and international coordinator of WIEGO, gives the keynote address at an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
Marty Chen, co-founder and international coordinator of WIEGO, answers questions after giving the keynote address at an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
Oliver Greenfield, of the Green Economy Coalition, introduces an event on 'The biggest ‘private sector’: What place for the informal economy in green and inclusive growth? ' on Thursday, 25 February 2016.
The conference took place at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London, and was intended to help build a new policy agenda to integrate the informal economy with inclusive green growth and sustainable development.
The event reviewed informal economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the International Labour Organisation, and from Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil.
It was hosted by IIED and the Green Economy Coalition, WIEGO, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the OECD's Sahel and West Africa Club.
More details: http://bit.ly/1T8MGqJ
Giza Gaspar-Martins, the chair of the Least Developed Countries Group in the UNFCCC climate change negotiations, is interviewed by Aline Brachet from AEDD/AEF.
The interview took place on Wednesday, 9 December, 2015 during the United Nations climate talks (COP21) that took place in Paris.
As part of the communication and sensitisation parts of the Cameroon Poverty and Conservation Learning Group project (2013-15), four local radio stations were retained by the Cameroon PCLG to produce radio programmes from March to August 2015.
These were Beach FM and Kribi FM in the south region, and Ocean City Radio in Limbe and Radio Bonakanga in Buea, in the southwest region of Cameroon.
The intention was to use media houses, which already had slots dedicated to addressing environmental issues, to incorporate the issue of great apes conservation in their shows.
Within a period of six months, each of the selected media were expected to produce weekly programmes and forward a copy to the communication consultant. But considering the limited funds provided to the radio show hosts, they were encouraged to forward only the four best programmes produced by the end of the six months.
This is an excerpt from Beach FM (French). That station sent a total of eight radio talk shows on themes such as forest governance, the life of the local communities living in and around the Campo Mann national park and the story of a baby gorilla (Moya), just to cite a few.
As part of the communication and sensitisation parts of the Cameroon Poverty and Conservation Learning Group project (2013-15), four local radio stations were retained by the Cameroon PCLG to produce radio programmes from March to August 2015.
These were Beach FM and Kribi FM in the south region, and Ocean City Radio in Limbe and Radio Bonakanga in Buea, in the southwest region of Cameroon.
The intention was to use media houses, which already had slots dedicated to addressing environmental issues, to incorporate the issue of great apes conservation in their shows.
Within a period of six months, each of the selected media were expected to produce weekly programmes and forward a copy to the communication consultant. But considering the limited funds provided to the radio show hosts, they were encouraged to forward only the four best programmes produced by the end of the six months.
The excerpt from Kribi FM (French) raises awareness of the activities of timber exploitation companies and petroleum industries which destroy great ape habitats, thereby contributing to the disappearance of these species.
Photo: The gateway into the CAMPO Ma'an National Park in Cameroon (Stanley Chung Dinsi)
As part of the communication and sensitisation parts of the Cameroon Poverty and Conservation Learning Group project (2013-15), four local radio stations were retained by the Cameroon PCLG to produce radio programmes from March to August 2015.
These were Beach FM and Kribi FM in the south region, and Ocean City Radio in Limbe and Radio Bonakanga in Buea, in the southwest region of Cameroon.
The intention was to use media houses, which already had slots dedicated to addressing environmental issues, to incorporate the issue of great apes conservation in their shows.
Within a period of six months, each of the selected media were expected to produce weekly programmes and forward a copy to the communication consultant. But considering the limited funds provided to the radio show hosts, they were encouraged to forward only the four best programmes produced by the end of the six months.
This is an excerpt from Radio Bonakanga Buea (English). The peculiarity of the phone-in talk show is that it is animated in Pidgin English or Linga franka or better still creole, a language which is understood by both literate and illiterate, by all age groups and by different ethnic groups.
The micro programmes address recommendations from a sensitisation workshop carried out by NESDA-Cameroon. They feature the views of local people regarding their role in the conservation of great apes, and an explanation to the audience of the role of this endangered species in regulating ecosystems and forests services.
Photo: The Ntem river that separates the FMU 09025 and the Campo National Park in Cameroon (Stanley Chung Dinsi)
As part of the communication and sensitisation parts of the Cameroon Poverty and Conservation Learning Group project (2013-15), four local radio stations were retained by the Cameroon PCLG to produce radio programmes from March to August 2015.
These were Beach FM and Kribi FM in the south region, and Ocean City Radio in Limbe and Radio Bonakanga in Buea, in the southwest region of Cameroon.
The intention was to use media houses, which already had slots dedicated to addressing environmental issues, to incorporate the issue of great apes conservation in their shows.
Within a period of six months, each of the selected media were expected to produce weekly programmes and forward a copy to the communication consultant. But considering the limited funds provided to the radio show hosts, they were encouraged to forward only the four best programmes produced by the end of the six months.
These two excerpts from Ocean City Radio Limbe (English) focus on the life of primates that are rescued and taken to the Limbe Wildlife Centre, and on raising awareness of industries, companies and local populations on activities that contribute to the reduction of great apes populations.
This is an edited excerpt from the third radio show discussing the linkages between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction involving the Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG).
The third show was broadcast on Monday, 22 December and featured guests Dr Arthur Mugisha, of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, and Dr Robert Bitariho, of the Institute for Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC).
This excerpt focuses on the key issues for poverty and conservation in Uganda.
More details: http://povertyandconservation.info/en/pages/uganda-pclg
This is an edited excerpt from the third radio show discussing the linkages between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction involving the Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG).
The third show was broadcast on Monday, 22 December and featured guests Dr Arthur Mugisha, of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, and Dr Robert Bitariho, of the Institute for Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC).
This excerpt focuses on the employment opportunities for the local communities around Bwindi area.
More details: http://povertyandconservation.info/en/pages/uganda-pclg
This is an edited excerpt from the second radio show discussing the linkages between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction involving the Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG).
The second show was broadcast on Thursday, 18 December and featured guests Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), and Samuel Amanya, senior warden at the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
The excerpt focuses on the consequences of the interactions between people and wildlife, from diseases to human-wildlife conflicts. More details: http://povertyandconservation.info/en/pages/uganda-pclg
This is an edited excerpt from the second radio show discussing the linkages between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction involving the Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG).
The second show was broadcast on Thursday, 18 December and featured guests Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), and Samuel Amanya, senior warden at the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
This excerpt focuses on the current situation for people living close to protected areas,
More details: http://povertyandconservation.info/en/pages/uganda-pclg
This is the second excerpt from a radio show discussing the linkages between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction involving the Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG).
The first show was broadcast on Wednesday, 17 December and featured guests Panta Kasoma, of Uganda PCLG, and George Owoyesigire, senior wildlife officer, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.
This excerpt focusing on what the government is doing to bridge the gap between human needs and conservation.
More details: http://povertyandconservation.info/en/pages/uganda-pclg
This is the first excerpt from a radio show discussing the linkages between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction involving the Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG).
The first show was broadcast on Wednesday, 17 December and featured guests Panta Kasoma, of Uganda PCLG, and George Owoyesigire, senior wildlife officer, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.
More details: http://povertyandconservation.info/en/pages/uganda-pclg
This is the third of three edited radio shows discussing the linkages between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction involving the Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG).
The third show was broadcast on Monday, 22 December and featured guests Dr Arthur Mugisha, of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, and Dr Robert Bitariho, of the Institute for Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC).
More details: http://povertyandconservation.info/en/pages/uganda-pclg
This is the second of three edited radio shows discussing the linkages between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction involving the Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG).
The first show was broadcast on Thursday, 18 December and featured guests Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), and Samuel Amanya, senior warden at the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
More details: http://povertyandconservation.info/en/pages/uganda-pclg
This is the first of three edited radio shows discussing the linkages between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction involving the Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG).
The first show was broadcast on Wednesday, 17 December and featured guests Panta Kasoma, of Uganda PCLG, and George Owoyesigire, senior wildlife officer, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.
More details: http://povertyandconservation.info/en/pages/uganda-pclg
The IIED webinar 'Making use of grievance mechanisms for redress and accountability in agricultural and other natural resource investments', was hosted on 26 November 2014. It was part of a series on legal tools for citizen empowerment. The entire recording of the discussion is available in three parts, and is also summarised. This recording is part 3. Part 1: http://bit.ly/1wlDYsS Part 2: http://bit.ly/1r2Bdfi Summary: http://bit.ly/1v3hfNX
More details: http://www.iied.org/legal-tools.
The IIED webinar 'Making use of grievance mechanisms for redress and accountability in agricultural and other natural resource investments', was hosted on 26 November 2014. It was part of a series on legal tools for citizen empowerment.
The entire recording of the discussion is available in three parts, and is also summarised. This recording is part 2. Part 1: http://bit.ly/1wlDYsS Part 3: http://bit.ly/1x2bC99 Summary: http://bit.ly/1v3hfNX
More details: http://www.iied.org/legal-tools.
The IIED webinar 'Making use of grievance mechanisms for redress and accountability in agricultural and other natural resource investments', was hosted on 26 November 2014. It was part of a series on legal tools for citizen empowerment. The entire recording of the discussion is available in three parts, and is also summarised. This recording is part 1. Part 2: http://bit.ly/1r2Bdfi Part 3: http://bit.ly/1x2bC99 Summary: http://bit.ly/1v3hfNX
More details: http://www.iied.org/legal-tools.
The IIED webinar 'Making use of grievance mechanisms for redress and accountability in agricultural and other natural resource investments', was hosted on 26 November 2014. It was part of a series on legal tools for citizen empowerment.
This recording is a summary presented by Emily Polack at the end of the webinar.
The entire recording is available in three parts: Part 1: http://bit.ly/1wlDYsS Part 2: http://bit.ly/1r2Bdfi Part 3: http://bit.ly/1x2bC99
More details: http://www.iied.org/legal-tools
IED director Camilla Toulmin tells the BBC's Science in Action that much of the soil across sub-Saharan Africa needs urgent attention if it is to feed the continent.
Neglect of agriculture, population pressures and poor farming techniques are leading to a continuous decline in the health of African soils, according to a report published in December 2014 by the Montpellier Panel, a group of African and European scientists.
Among its key findings were that 65 per cent of the soil across sub-Saharan Africa is now so degraded that it needs urgent attention, if it is to grow the crops needed to feed the continent, and the economic loss this causes is estimated to be around $68bn USD per year.
On 5 December, World Soil Day, IIED director Camilla Toulmin – also the co-chair of the Montpellier Panel – was interviewed for a BBC World Service Science in Action programme discussing the condition of soil.
More details: www.iied.org
IIED senior fellow Saleemul Huq is interviewed by Share Radio (http://www.shareradio.co.uk/) following the US-China announcement on curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
In an excerpt from a podcast produced by Scidev.net, IIED director Camilla Toulmin discusses policies which foster equality and the need to tackle those which keep poor people poor
In the second part of an interview at the conference on the post-2015 framework: priorities for the least developed countries, Andriy Raharinomena, Special Advisor to the Ministry of Finance, International and Economic Affairs, LDCs national Focal Point for Madagascar, offers a Madagascan perspective and relates the importance of political stability #LDCpriorities #post2015
In the first part of an interview at the conference on the post-2015 framework: priorities for the least developed countries, Andriy Raharinomena, Special Advisor to the Ministry of Finance, International and Economic Affairs, LDCs national Focal Point for Madagascar, discusses why mutual understanding of common goals is so important #LDCpriorities #post2015
In the second part of an interview at the close of the January 2014 conference on the post-2015 framework: priorities for the least developed countries, Essam Yassin Mohammed, Researcher within the Sustainable Markets Group at IIIED, ponders how frank and open dialogue will help LDCs #LDCpriorities #post2015
Essam Yassin Mohammed, Researcher within the Sustainable Markets Group at IIIED, is interviewed at the close of the January 2014 conference on the post-2015 framework: priorities for the least developed countries #LDCpriorities #post2015
Youba Sokona, Special Advisor on Sustainable Development, The South Centre, Switzerland, speaks to IIED about the January 2014 conference on the post-2015 framework: priorities for the least developed countries and why it's vital that LDC voices are heard #LDCpriorities #post2015