International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

An independent research organisation that aims to deliver positive change on a global scale

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) delivers original, rigorous research that helps to drive progress, support sustainable development and protect the environment. IIED identifies local solutions that can work at scale and introduce these to global forums.

IIED’s mission is to build a fairer, more sustainable world, using evidence, action and influence, working in partnership with others.

IIED brings together more than 120 people from diverse backgrounds and countries to deliver high quality research, analysis and impact

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From insights to impact: Shaping science-based action on resilience

At a high-level workshop in Washington, DC, leaders in finance, policy, science and other sectors came together to refine the Resilience Science Must-Knows, a set of insights drawn from the latest resilience research, and shape a shared path toward science-based action.

Zanskar’s silent echo: Can community tourism revive a Himalayan legacy?

Learn how HKH-ICE winner Heco - Himalayan Ecotourism is working with local communities in Zanskar to reclaim tourism, blend tradition and sustainability, and protect their cultural legacy.

The power of Community-Based Organisations: Investing in local solutions for lasting change

RAIN 1 winner Itanya Africa Group champions locally-led climate solutions through community-driven mindset shifts, regenerative farming practices, and trusted local influencers.

Introducing 19 innovations driving resilient agriculture in East Africa

Learn more about the RAIN 3 shortlisted candidates; innovative agricultural solutions across East Africa advancing resilience, sustainability, and community impact.

The songs of the forest: A symphony of nature, science, and the human spirit

Learn how Knowledge into Use Awards winner Sekola Adat uses plant music to connect Dayak tradition, science, and conservation in Borneo.