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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Article March 12, 2025

Resilient Planet Initiative: Co-designing digital solutions with communities

The Resilient Planet Initiative (RPI) bridges climate information gaps by co-designing digital solutions with communities, ensuring that climate data is inclusive, practical, and empowers local adaptation efforts.

March 7, 2025

Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women's Day from the GRP Secretariat.

News March 5, 2025

Now Open: Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge

RISE aims to convert idea and concept-level innovative urban ideas that are meeting resilience needs in informality contexts and scale them to sustainable initiatives.

Article February 17, 2025

Barrio 20: A community that reimagines the present to envision a sustainable future

Knowledge into Use awards winner Instituto Internacional de Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo – IIED América Latina showcases how the community of Barrio 20 in Buenos Aires are using innovative approaches to foster urban resilience and inclusive development.

News February 14, 2025

Job opportunity: Finance Assistant

We're looking for a Finance Assistant. Deadline extended! Apply by 9 March 2025.