Who we are...

IIED is a policy and action research organisation. We promote sustainable development to improve livelihoods and protect the environments on which these livelihoods are built. We specialise in linking local priorities to global challenges. IIED is based in London and works in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific, with some of the world’s most vulnerable people. We work with them to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them — from village councils to international conventions.

Our strategy

We have an international reputation for working with partners on action research around sustainable development. From 2014 to 2019 our core areas of research will redress power imbalances, tackle inequalities and create fairer access to resources and services