Fossil fuel subsidies strain public budgets and contribute to climate change and local air pollution. So why do they continue to exist? The Politics of Fossil Fuel Subsidies and their Reform explores the roles of various intergovernmental and non-governmental institutions in promoting fossil fuel subsidy reform at the international level, as well as conceptual aspects of fossil fuel subsidies.
This report examines the work of 172 countries that provided information on efforts to implement integrated water resources management (IWRM). Through quantitative data and qualitative discussion, it presents a global picture of the current state of affairs on water management, including assessments of successes and challenges.
The Resilient Cities Report 2018 reflects the outcomes of the Resilient Cities 2018 Congress and global developments in the field of urban resilience and climate change adaptation. It highlights specific tools, initiatives, case studies, and solutions presented by local governments and practitioners around the world, cross-referencing additional sources.
This study aims to build an understanding of the prevalence and potential of green jobs in India by developing a national-level green input-output (IO) table.
China in Mozambique's Forests: A review of issues and progress for livelihoods and sustainability, compiles three years of work of the China-Africa Forest Governance project to develop evidence on constraints and opportunities for forest resources in productive and resilient land use and trade, to develop capacity and dialogue among relevant stakeholders in China and Mozambique, and to deliver policy and practice improvement opportunities.
This report summarises progress made by the IIED China-Africa Forest Governance Project, and shares insights from project experiences into the state of China’s role in African forest governance and provides suggestions for the next steps in the China-Africa relationship.