Critical minerals, international policy and a just energy transition

The growing global demand for 'critical minerals' has soared in recent years, with materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel being essential in the production of many technologies in the green energy transition.

With the resource rush?accelerating, how can international policy processes promote environmental sustainability, local value addition, fair benefit sharing and respect for the rights of Indigenous Peoples, local communities and small-scale producers?

This online event on 29 January will explore these issues in the light of international policy, the UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals and multilateral environmental diplomacy.?

Register to attend this important webinar.

News?and insights

CBA bound for Brazil in May 2025

The 19th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA19) will be hosted in Recife, Brazil the week of 12 May 2025 – just months before COP30 in the same country. The conference will feature stories of climate action and community-based innovation from across Latin America and the rest of the world. Read the news. ?

New collaborative initiative launches to transform housing justice

The launch of a new online tool, the Hub for Housing Justice, will help to bring civil society and research organisations together to transform housing systems through a justice-focused approach. Find out more. ?

New biodiversity reports ‘a wake-up call’ for action

In its latest reports which came out in mid-December, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) highlighted the growing threats to biodiversity and the need to find a holistic solution to the problem. Read the response from IIED's Dilys Roe. ?

Countering desertification and defusing climate wars: why myths matter

The 16th session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification met in December.?In the wake of the talks,?IIED’s David Pertaub and Florence Crick explore the concept of ‘crisis narratives’ and the harm they cause, and explain why it’s time to set the story straight on the drylands. Read their insight. ?

Making the IDA replenishment work for poor communities: a test case for rebooting aid

In early December, donor governments met in Korea to agree the replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA) – the World Bank's fund for 78 low-income countries. Laura Kelly examines the outcomes of the meeting and highlights some steps for making the IDA replenishment process work for the poorest communities. Read the insight.

We're hiring

London office coordinator

We are seeking an office coordinator to join our busy London office on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented office and project administrator with wide-ranging skills to join our organisation.?Find out more and apply by 23 January.

IIED engagement lead for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

We are seeking an IPCC engagement lead to join us on a full-time basis, to directly engage with the 7th IPCC assessment cycle, work with international networks, and ensure voices from the Majority World are included in global climate decisions.

The postholder will bring a strong understanding and track record of engagement with the IPCC from their previous roles. They will appreciate the significance of IIED’s role as host organisation for the IPCC Chair and will help ensure that IIED is effective in supporting the Chair, and also in contributing to the wider success and impact of IPCC AR7 in line with IIED’s Manifesto for a Thriving World. Apply by 30 January.