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This year at #COP30, IDS is at the heart of conversations to centre the rights of communities on the frontlines of green energy transition. Join us for an event at IDS and listen to our speakers live from COP30 👇

12 November 2025
13:00–14:30 UK Time

https://ids.pulse.ly/ht0xwhtor9
IDS at COP30 – Centring Indigenous people's rights in the climate conversation - Institute of Development Studies
During COP30, IDS is co-hosting a side event on The Central Role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Just Energy Transitions
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Join us tomorrow for an important event to discuss the future of internet freedom, and what we can do to protect digital rights. @phatcontroller.bsky.social

Date: 26 November 2025
Time: 16:00–17:30 UK time
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November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The UK’s new Right to Food Commission aims to support community kitchens. But do they need some re-design?

The DISHED research project, led by IDS is inquiring into the concept of ‘public restaurants’ as an alternative to the community kitchen model:https://ids.pulse.ly/xolqovtyeo

#RightToFood
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What does the absence of the US mean for the #G20, and for China's role?

Jing Gu, IDS research fellow via @aljazeera.com , says "...it creates visible space for China to present itself as a more stable, reliable partner in governance”.

#G20SouthAfrica
👇https://aljazeera.pulse.ly/m9pz0s4dwf
How Trump’s absence marks leadership opportunity for China at G20
Beijing is expected to strike a conciliatory tone at this year's G20 and expand its foothold in the African continent.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We, the Clean Energy for Development Initiative, are calling on the G20 to take bold action to accelerate the #CleanEnergy transition

Watch our calls on the #G20 here✊
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Call to Action for the G20
The Clean Energy for Development initiative, a cohort of 12 research projects based in 27 countries around the world, announces their calls to action as Sout...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Across Africa, women at the frontlines of extractive industries have long resisted displacement, pollution, and energy poverty shaping visions of justice and sustainability long before global just transition debates. #COP30

Article from latest IDS Bulletin👇

https://ids.pulse.ly/nk4dcafpal
Gender Justice and Energy Transition: A Historical and Personal View
In this article, Melania Chiponda, a long-time activist on mining, gender, and energy issues in Africa, describes the roots of her work in grass-roots struggles led by women to protect their lands, environment, and livelihoods against resource extraction. While many accounts of the history of the just transition movement show it emerging from Northern trade union and environmental movements, Melania’s narrative, as well as excerpts from her related publications, remind us that grass-roots women at the front lines of energy extraction in Africa have long been fighting for justice around mining, climate, and related issues, yet these accounts are often relatively invisible in the global narrative and the now massive literature on just transitions. This article helps to fill this gap. A short, selective reading list of other articles written by African women relevant to just transition is provided for those who want to pursue this theme further.En este artículo, Melania Chiponda, activista de larga trayectoria en temas de minería, género y energía en África, describe los orígenes de su trabajo en las luchas de base lideradas por mujeres para proteger sus tierras, su entorno y sus medios de vida frente a la extracción de recursos. Aunque muchos de los relatos sobre la historia del movimiento por la transición justa muestran que el mismo surgió de sindicatos y movimientos ambientales del Norte global, la narrativa de Melania, junto con extractos de sus publicaciones relacionadas, nos recuerda que las mujeres organizadas en las comunidades directamente afectadas por la extracción energética en África llevan mucho tiempo luchando por la justicia en torno a la minería, el clima y cuestiones conexas. Sin embargo, estos relatos suelen permanecer invisibilizados dentro de la narrativa global y de la ahora vasta literatura que circula sobre transiciones justas. Este testimonio contribuye a llenar ese vacío. Para quienes deseen profundizar en este tema, se ofrece una breve y selectiva lista de lecturas de otros artículos escritos por mujeres africanas relevantes para la transición justa.Neste artigo, Melania Chiponda, activista de longa data em questões da mineração, do género e da energia em África, descreve as origens do seu trabalho em torno das lutas comunitárias conduzidas por mulheres para proteger as suas terras, o ambiente e os meios de subsistência contra a exploração de recursos. Embora muitos relatos sobre a história do movimento da transição justa mostrem a sua emergência a partir de movimentos sindicais e ambientais do Norte, a narrativa de Melania, bem como excertos das suas publicações relacionadas, recordam-nos que mulheres de base, na linha da frente da extracção de energia em África, têm lutado há muito tempo por justiça em torno da mineração, do clima e de questões relacionadas; entretanto, estes relatos permanecem em grande medida invisíveis na narrativa global e na vasta literatura actualmente existente sobre transições justas. Este relato contribui para colmatar essa lacuna. É apresentada uma curta lista selectiva de outros artigos escritos por mulheres africanas, relevantes para a transição justa, para aqueles que desejem aprofundar mais este tema.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
As the world prepares for Food Day at COP30, a new IDS blog highlights a critical gap in local environmental planning: food systems are still missing from Sussex’s emerging Local Nature Recovery Strategies. 👇

https://ids.pulse.ly/yaap9xj9zo
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Giving a shit about genocide on #WorldToiletDay

IDS research fellow @lylamehta.bsky.social & Alan Nicol (IWMI) write today for @newhumanitarian.bsky.social on how genocidal wars in Gaza and Darfur leave people without even basic forms of sanitation 👇

https://thenewhumanitarian.pulse.ly/jajfkcbtd8
Giving a shit about genocide on World Toilet Day
Genocidal wars not only force people to move away from homes, schools, and places of work, but away from even the most basic forms of sanitation.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join us for this lecture with Chenai Mukumba, Executive Director of Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA).

Chair: @giuliamascagni.bsky.social @ictdtax.bsky.social and Research Fellow, IDS.

Wednesday 3 Dec at 16:00 to 17:30. Online on Zoom.

Book now: https://ids.pulse.ly/7kqrukhr1x
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As Indigenous and non-Indigenous people storm #COP30 demanding action to protect their forests, and voice in the global proceedings, IDS researchers affirm the need for urgent action and offer lessons for policy makers👇

@johngav.bsky.social @rosiemcgee.bsky.social

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It is time to centre front-line voices in energy transitions - Institute of Development Studies
To avoid this harm, governments and investors must include front-line communities in decision making rather than tokenistic consultation.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
📢 New research!

As world leaders meet at #COP30 in Brazil, the new IDS Bulletin ‘Struggles for justice in the energy transition: Voices from the front lines’ reveals that the green energy transition is far from ‘just’ and inclusive.

Read at: https://ids.pulse.ly/ogfkeyvvdm
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What is meant by a 'just transition' in the context of #ClimateChange?

As leaders meet at #COP30 we reveal that the energy transition is far from ‘just’ and inclusive.

Download the research now👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/aosonwmyyl

#JustTransitions #EnergyTransition #GreenEnergy
Front-line communities yet to see justice in the energy transition - Institute of Development Studies
To avoid this harm, governments and investors must include front-line communities in decision making rather than tokenistic consultation.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This year at #COP30, IDS is at the heart of conversations to centre the rights of communities on the frontlines of green energy transition. Join us for an event at IDS and listen to our speakers live from COP30 👇

12 November 2025
13:00–14:30 UK Time

https://ids.pulse.ly/ht0xwhtor9
IDS at COP30 – Centring Indigenous people's rights in the climate conversation - Institute of Development Studies
During COP30, IDS is co-hosting a side event on The Central Role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Just Energy Transitions
ids.pulse.ly
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Congratulations to IDS researcher Ian Scoones and partners for being awarded 8m euro grant from @erc.europa.eu 👇https://www.ids.ac.uk/news/prof-ian-scoones-in-team-winning-e8m-grant-for-research-sustainable-planet/
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Deadline extended!

Are you a US-based public health academic working on issues of health equity? If your work is under threat, the Sanctuary for Health Justice initiative at IDS could help.

You now have until 30 November to apply 👇
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#PublicHealth #HealthEquity
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The relationships between climate change and land issues are complex. Ahead of #COP30, IDS fellow Ian Scoones argues we must confront who controls land and support approaches that restore ecosystems and strengthen local communities. 👇

https://ids.pulse.ly/xin22cc1wn
Climate change and land: Why COP30 must go beyond false solutions? - Institute of Development Studies
climate finance that’s needed for real solutions. climate finance that’s needed for real solutions at COP30
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November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Live from #COP30 Voices from the front lines of energy transitions.

This event brings together voices from marginalised front-line territories on how to construct more just energy futures.

Wed 12 Nov | 10:00 to 11:30 (Brazil) 13:00 to 14:30 (UK).

Book now: https://ids.pulse.ly/z5iw1hdqsl
November 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Join us for this #SussexDev Lecture with renowned Indian scholar @surajyengde.bsky.social for a lecture and discussion on his new book #Caste a Global Story.

Thursday 4 November at 4pm. At IDS and online.

Book your place here: https://ids.pulse.ly/ebtdfm4zmh
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What has led to Madagascar’s political crisis?

Find out about the historical roots of recent events and the role of 'Gen Z Mada' 👇

https://ids.pulse.ly/zxgzecvohq

#Madagascar
Cycles of crises or currents of change? Malagasy politics at a crossroads - Institute of Development Studies
After weeks of mounting demonstrations in Madagascar, Gen Z Mada social movement has mobilised to bring about change.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A new IDC report on the FCDO's approach to value for money in ODA raises important concerns on the lack of transparency and accountability and an unclear definition of value for money.

Read the full report 👇
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Assessing Value, Ensuring Impact: The FCDO's Approach to Value for Money in Official Development Assistance
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October 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
'...when land concentration continues to intensify and livelihoods are constrained, gaining access to land remains crucial important in many parts of the world.'

Read the latest blog post from IDS researcher Ian Scoones on the importance of land redistribution 👇

https://ids.pulse.ly/dmohlmymi4
Why land redistribution must be central to human flourishing in an era of extreme inequality - Institute of Development Studies
Land redistribution is not the flavour of the month. Many see it as impossible, an idealistic position more suited to the 1950s and 60s. Yet in an era of extreme inequality, when land concentration continues to intensify and livelihoods are constrained, gaining access to land remains crucial importa...
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October 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Governments need to focus on local practical delivery, and people focused mechanisms, including dignity to deliver more effective social assistance in crisis contexts, experts explain in a new episode of the IDS #podcast.🎙️

Listen on your favourite podcast provider:https://ids.pulse.ly/re0njrdkld
October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Event!

Join the @foodequitycentre.bsky.social on 6 November for a fascinating insight into the work of the Global Alliance Against Hunger & Poverty.
Launched in 2024, the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty is playing a crucial role in the fight against hunger and poverty. How is it using evidence to inform policy?

Join the Food Equity Centre and the Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada to find out:

ids-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Countries including the United States, South Africa and the UK have all been experiencing declining voter turnout 🗳️⬇️ but is compulsory voting the answer?

Recent IDS student Haddy Sowe provides analysis for our series on Resisting Democratic Decline 👇

https://ids.pulse.ly/0e4voqisnr
Compulsory voting: A remedy or ruse for democracy? - Institute of Development Studies
The debate over compulsory voting boils down to a trade-off between participation and liberty.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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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 👇

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Governance Arrangements for Public-Private Collaboration in Climate Adaptation
This report explores the impacts of private sector partnership in climate adaptation, and effective accompanying governance structures.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM