Under Lula’s third term, Brazil aims to become an inclusive and green high-income country, and a progressive force for shared global prosperity 🌎 But what systematic barriers does #Brazil face to its own economic development?

How are women and girls in the #Sahel region affected by #ClimateChange and environmental degradation? Kathryn Cheeseman explores in this report 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/the... #COP30 #Brazil

Conservation tourism is a growing sector. But can it be an effective tool for protecting nature?🤳 Kathryn Cheeseman from @ids.ac.uk explores in our report 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/tou... #Tourism #SustainableTourism #COP30

Land use and climate change programming play a crucial role in supporting the sustainable management of natural resources. Yet interventions can create maladaptive outcomes for forest-based communities, particularly when local knowledge, power dynamics and equity concerns are overlooked🚨

What barriers does #SierraLeone face to inclusive and sustainable economic growth? Samir Alamad reviews here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/bar... #Sustainability #SustainableGrowth #COP30

Almost 40% of people in Pakistan live in urban areas 🏢 As rural livelihoods are increasingly under threat from extreme weather events, droughts and flooding, #ClimateChange is driving this urbanisation. Find out how in our report here ➡️ k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/urb...

Uganda has an evolving bioeconomy landscape, with promising innovations like reusing banana fibres, cassava end-waste and soldier fly protein for bioeconomy sources. But challenges remain - including poor storage and limited certification systems. How can Uganda harness it's #bioeconomy potential?

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What challenges and opportunities do people with disabilities face in Jordan, and across the #MENA region? Read our latest reports by William Avis here👇 On inclusion in the MENA Region ➡️ k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/dis... On inclusive employment in #Jordan ➡️ k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/cha...

Sustainable tourism initiatives provides economic benefit to local people. So what policies should be put in place to develop a #sustainable tourism sector that conserves biodiversity and respects local culture and values? Kathryn Cheeseman @ids.ac.uk explores here👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/tou...

How can public and private actors collaborate effectively on #climate adaptation? This report by Keir MacDonald from @ids.ac.uk explores governance models that balance accountability and equity to build resilience in the face of climate risks. Read here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/gov...

Wetlands provide a key role in #Uganda's climate and water cycles but they continue agricultural and industrial developments continue to degrade the wetlands. How can the degradation of these wetlands be prevented? Kathryn Cheeseman from @ids.ac.uk explores here👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/bar...

How have social protection programmes in #Pakistan built resilience to unexpected shocks? This rapid evidence review by Iffat Idris from @gsdrc.org explores 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/soc...

Social protection programmes can strengthen the agency of #RuralWomen Studies show that when women have control over resources, equal pay, and access to skills training, social protection becomes a tool for empowerment. Read here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/pat... @ids.ac.uk @gsdrc.org

Does private finance hold the potential to fund adaptation and resilience programmes? Emelien Devos explores the challenges and opportunities for mobilising private finance for disaster resilience here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/mob... #DDRDay #ResiliencePays @ids.ac.uk @gsdrc.org

How does #ClimateChange affect security and peace? Kathryn Cheeseman explores the impacts of climate change on state fragility, peace and security here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/app...

How have politics changed in #Niger in the aftermath of the July 2023 coup? Researchers Joost Fontein and Nele Van Doninck explore here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/pol...

Does the amount and distribution of expertise within an organisation affect its performance? 📊 Read the new review by Izzy Birch here to find out!👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/dis...

What impacts do #TradeUnions have on international development outcomes? New research by Niranjan Nampoothiri explores here👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/rol...

What impact do civil society organisations have on development in #LMICs? The latest rapid evidence review by Robin Richards explores here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/inf...

How can #Nigeria address the demand for affordable housing? Can local sustainable materials help to address the gaps in infrastructure development? Find out in our latest blog by Robin Richards here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/priorities-f...

The need for social protection in crisis situations is increasingly recognised. But what impact does social protection have in post-conflict settings? Brigitte Rohwerder from @ids.ac.uk explores here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/pos...

Nigeria needs to build 700,000 housing units annually to keep up with demand. But only 10% of this is met each year. In our latest blog, Robin Richards explores the priorities for building affordable homes - and how sustainable materials could help meet demand 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/priorities-f...

What potential does Uganda have to build a sustainable bioeconomy?🌱 Across the country, innovative examples are emerging - including turning banana fibres and cassava by-products into new resources. Read more in the rapid evidence review by Kathryn Cheeseman here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/bio...

Clean energy is central to Africa’s climate and development future – but each country’s path looks very different. ⚡90% of Kenya's electricity comes from renewable sources 🔥But in Botswana, 95% of energy comes from coal, despite world-class solar potential.

Air pollution causes an estimated 76,000 deaths in Ethiopia, each year 🚨 Economic losses from the consequences of air pollution add up to US$8 billion per year - 4% of the national budget.

Our latest Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary is live 📢 Topics in this month's summary include: the effect of sanctions on mortality rates, reflections on localisation efforts, and a sobering report on the death toll in Gaza. Read here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/k4d...

How effective is the African Union at preventing conflict?🕊️ A new report finds mixed results - but most interventions helped prevent or de-escalate violence, backed by AU legitimacy and a strong peace & security framework. k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/eff...

This #WorldWaterWeek, we turn our attention to one of the most water-stressed regions in the world: the Middle East & North Africa We've published reports on water sustainability in Yemen, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon and the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries.

Yemen is one of the world’s most water-stressed nations. Plus, the effects of water scarcity have been exacerbated by conflict, and affect women and girls, rural communities and poorer households more. Read about Yemen’s water sustainability here👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/the...

Gulf Cooperation Council countries sit in one of the world's most arid regions. Economic development in this region has placed pressure on the largely non-renewable groundwater resources. So what are the main challenges to sustainable water use, and how can resources be managed effectively?

What technological cooperation frameworks exist between India, and Africa and high-income countries?💻 Devanik Saha explores here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/tec...

Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and engineering biology are reshaping our world at unprecedented speed. So how can global governance keep up with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and manage these developments?🖥️ Read the latest report here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/mul...

Latest summary from Luke Kelly @k4dd.ids.ac.uk and with thanks to Maysoon Dahab from @lshtm.bsky.social for guest editing. opendocs.ids.ac.uk/articles/rep...

Technology transfer is essential for ensuring scientific and technological advances are accessible to those who need them most. So how can the UK support tech transfer schemes to the least developed countries? Aurin Huq explores here 👇 k4dd.ids.ac.uk/resource/wha...

New briefing note 🚨 What makes land use and hashtag#ClimateChange programming deliver adaptation benefits? And what factors can lead to maladaptive outcomes for forests and forest-based communities? Find out here ➡️ k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/wha...

What are the most effective ways of measuring or assessing #ClimateAdaptation and resilience in tropical forest settings?🎍 Kathryn Cheeseman explores👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/mea... #TropicalForest #REDD @erikaberenguer.bsky.social @l-tulipifera.bsky.social @meadekrosby.bsky.social

What factors in #ClimateAdaptation initiatives lead to positive and maladaptive outcomes for communities living in and around #TropicalForests? Read the latest report here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/cli...

How can LMICs boost #exports & tackle #inequality? Evidence from South Asia shows targeted, systemic approaches work – but political & environmental challenges remain. Read the report here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/wha...

Over 90% of Kenya's energy comes from renewable sources. But in Botswana, over 95% of the energy comes from coal, despite having significant potential for solar energy. What can these countries - and the UK - learn from each other to develop #RenewableEnergy?👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/ren...

Sustainable tourism seeks to conserve biodiversity, evenly distribute socioeconomic benefits from #tourism revenues, and respect local cultural heritage. But, if improperly managed, tourism development can increase pressure on natural resources, and detract from nature outcomes.

Uganda has an evolving bioeconomy landscape, with promising innovations like reusing banana fibres, cassava end-waste and soldier fly protein for #bioeconomy sources. But what steps need to be taken to ensure #Uganda can develop this industry sustainably? k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/bio...

Can cash transfers build long-term resilience in contexts of chronic #poverty in #Pakistan? This rapid evidence review assesses the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Pakistan’s flagship national social protection scheme.

Pakistan’s poverty rate is projected to fall to 18.7% this year - but multidimensional poverty remains high, at 38.3%. Key challenges include: persistent structural inequalities, and higher rates of poverty in female-headed households. Read more here👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/dri...

Only one set of major civil service reforms have been implemented in Pakistan – and these were over 50 years ago. Despite decades of promises to fix Pakistan’s bureaucracy, efforts have consistently stalled.

Pakistan is rapidly urbanising. In 2023, almost 40% of the population lived in urban areas. This rapid #urbanisation is largely driven by the effects of #ClimateChange - as droughts and extreme flooding erode rural livelihoods.

How can government monitoring and evaluation systems be made most effective? Drawing on examples from #SouthAfrica and #Uganda, this report explores the best ways for implementing M&E systems k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/les...

What are the priorities for #AffordableHousing in #Nigeria? Robin Richards explores ways that we can address the housing gap here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/pri...

There is no consensus over the influence of climate change on state fragility. But, evidence has found causal linkages between environmental change and violent conflict. How can indices be used to understand the impact of environmental change on fragile and conflict-affected states?

Between 2011 and 2020, Tanzania increased electricity access from 7% to 37.7%. Most of the people who continue to lack access to electricity live in rural locations. Can clean energy technologies assist access to electricity? Read the full report here 👇