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Climate & environmental inclusion

...by addressing both climate change and social and economic inequality, for instance, gender transformative climate change action. Inclusive climate action works to reduce the effects of climate change on the...

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ANU Climate Update 2022

...to attend. ANU Climate Update 2022 will present an overview of how our climate is changing and how we are responding to these changes in Australia and around the world....

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Climate Change Impacts and Adaption Strategies in Coastal Communities

...to the 5th Assessment Report produced by the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), coastal zones are highly vulnerable to climate change and climate-driven impacts may be further exacerbated by...

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Building social movements through Feminist Participatory Action Research: June update

...Thailand and Vietnam). The 5-day training was held in Nepal, and covered topics such as FPAR principles, tools, strategising and ethics; climate change causes and impacts and climate change and...

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ANZEA: Evaluation Innovation in Aotearoa: Enabling a safer climate and social equity for wellbeing

...safer climate and social equity for wellbeing. The conference seeks to act as a catalyst for innovative thinking and dialog on the role of evaluation and the transformative impact it...

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Sustainable Development Goals Climate Change and Cities: SYMPOSIUM

...inaugural Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change and Cities Symposium, 30 September – 2 October 2020. Focused on the SDGs, the inaugural symposium offers participants and delegates, to listen and engage...

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Building social movements through Feminist Participatory Action Research: February update

...currently leading a participatory evaluation of the Climate Justice-FPAR program at Asia Pacific Forum on Women Law and Development. RDI Network has provided some travel funding for Dr Godden to...

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International Conference on Environmental Law, Governance and Sustainable Development

...to equip students and future environmental administrators in the region with the law and governance skills to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to climate action, green...

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Weathering the ‘Perfect Storm’ – Addressing the Agriculture, Energy, Water, Climate Change Nexus

The 2019 Crawford Fund Annual Conference is titled “Weathering the ‘Perfect Storm’ – Addressing the Agriculture, Energy, Water, Climate Change Nexus” and is being held on 12 and 13 August...

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EOI – Civil Society Engagement and Climate Change in the Pacific: infrastructure and the localisation agenda

...This year, representatives from DFAT and the RDI Network committee have selected “Civil Society Engagement and Climate Change in the Pacific” as a mutually relevant topic. The scope of the...

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Media Release: Helen Clark delivers keynote address at RDI Confereence 2017

...nations for preventative action which built resilience to economic, political and climate shocks. She added that “enduring peace will be the outcome of long term developmental processes.” “It’s always better...

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The World Environment Day 2022

The 2022 World Environmental Day virtual symposium is coming up on June 5, 2022, hosted by The Green Institute. Join a diverse group of knowledgeable experts who will share insights...

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UN SECURITY – How to deliver life saving programs in an increasingly hostile environment

...development continue to grow. This is within a security environment where the lives of United Nations personnel are constantly placed in danger in many parts of the world. The challenge...

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Rethinking Development Pedagogy and Practice: New Visions for Global Development

...of neoliberal capitalism. Second is the global ‘environmental crisis’ of anthropogenic climate change. Third is the emergent ‘political crisis’ of democratic deficit and rising militaristic nationalism within both the Global...

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POSTPONED | Feminist Participatory Action Research (FPAR) Workshop

...in areas such as gender justice, Aboriginal family violence prevention, youth development, education advocacy, poverty alleviation, homelessness and affordable housing, environmental activism, and the gendered impacts of climate change. Naomi...

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Strengthening women’s movements through Feminist Participatory Action Research

...The program will feature participatory and engaging workshop activities, exploring FPAR in a safe and inclusive environment. The workshop will be facilitated by Dr Naomi Godden, an FPAR specialist and...

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5 Steps to Engagement & Impact

...conducted in any development environment is to provide evidence of positive impact for the targeted audience. This means that discussions need to occur with the local community to define ‘positive’...

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2018 Pacific Update

...to the public and gathers policymakers, academics, researchers, business people, and development practitioners to discuss economic, social, political and environmental developments in the Pacific. This year, conference sessions will examine...

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Urban Resilience Asia Pacific Conference

...in low-income settlements. The region is susceptible to a wide range of natural hazards, including flood, windstorms, earthquake, volcano, tsunami and landslide. Climate change is also expected to contribute to...

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TOCs & Gender Inclusion

...the same policies and crises. Enabling and unified environments required. To achieve effective and stable progress, the environment must be one that is open and accepting of proposed changes. It...

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UNC Greensboro: Emergent Voices in Evaluation Conference

...include: Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racist Practices Internationalization and Globalization COVID-19 Pandemic Program Evaluation in a Virtual Environment Climate Change Submission of Proposals close on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at midnight...

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EOI | Development Futures Workshop Series

...the private sector, climate change, growing instability, trust in institutions and renewed calls for genuine localisation processes. We understand that development and humanitarian practice do not take place in a...

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THE SECOND URBAN RESILIENCE ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE (URAP2)

...Wales Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute, sharing the title of ‘Climate change and disaster management: technology and resilience in a troubled world’. While the challenges are daunting, approaches, tools, understandings...

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COVID-19 Resources

...right methods and activities in an online environment. Resources for junior researchers with social research project affected by COVID-19. Developed by University of Technology Sydney (UTS). [PDF] Sharon Friel speaks...

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Planning effective research presentations (virtual & in-person)

...and stop paying attention. This chance is even higher with virtual presentations. So, here are a few tips for effective presenting: Virtual: Set the Environment. Just as you would in-person,...

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Top Guides for Co-Design & Participatory Approaches

...with understanding the environment, communities and people. Development professionals need to work directly with those who will be affected by the project and its intended outcomes. Additionally, collaborate during these...

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Why use a Theory of Change?

...including academic, community, qualitative, and quantitative information should be consulted to develop a wider understanding of the environment in which change is being sought. Furthermore, the data collection promoted by...

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Global social policy and governance: new realities, new challenges

...Policy as they explore with a panel of world-leading scholars major trends and challenges facing global social governance and policy. The global pandemic, climate change, widening global inequalities, rising populism,...

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GLOBAL ENTERPRISE EXPERIENCE (GEE)

The Vanuatu Climate Action Network is hosting an online learning experience developing skills in peer leadership, managing across cultures, social entrepreneurship, coaching skills, and global citizenship. People in Vanuatu and...

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Pacific Health Governance Workshop: Knowledge translation for SDG implementation

...Theme 3: Climate change and WASH Theme 4: Non-Communicable Disease The workshop convenors have deliberately planned an event that is different from standard conferences. An emphasis has been placed on...

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DFAT launches Foreign Policy White Paper process

...rich, resilient nation and good global citizen, we should work cooperatively with other nations to tackle global challenges like climate change and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Marc Purcell, ACFID...

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Influencing Public Policy with Research & Evidence

...Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Peter O’Connor, Director, Water Security Section, Climate Change and Sustainability Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Networkers: Jane Alver, Acting...

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Pacific Health Governance Research Network: Workshop Two

...policy in the Pacific region and the broader context of the Sustainable Development Goals agenda. The five core themes are: Health Security Health Systems and Universal Health Coverage Climate Change...

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Consultancy Opportunity | The Future of International Development

...the rise of the private sector, climate change, growing instability, trust in institutions and renewed calls for genuine localisation processes, as examples. Against this backdrop, the RDI Network’s 2020 Development...

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RDI Conference: Early bird offer extended

...faced with the challenges of a changing climate, rapidly evolving technology and shifting demographics. Reflecting on the theme will be keynote speakers Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata’afa,...

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution, COVID-19, and women

...will be available after the event on the Development Policy Centre website. The first in the series is ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution, COVID-19, and women’. Climate change, ageing populations, and...

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Pathways through disruption: RDI Conference 2021

...recovery. Forging Pathways Through Collaboration and Partnerships Collaborating and learning for improved practice, and the implementation of sustainable development and emergency response. Pathways to Enhanced Climate Change Adaptation Towards sustainable...

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6TH International EcoSummit Congress | 14 – 18 June 2021 Gold Coast Australia

...scientists, practitioners and policy makers working across disciplines to solve the integrated environmental, social and economic problems facing the world today. Particular attention will be paid to coastal and marine...

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Australasia Pacific Community International Development 2021 Conference | NOW 27 – 29April 2021 (Deferred from 20-22 April 2021)

...our age, inequality and climate change as expressed in the 17 Goals Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Further reflections include CD today, the perceived retreat by Government and Local Government from...

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Ethics during a global pandemic

...the pandemic, including how responses to the pandemic have disproportionate social and economic impacts. The pandemic also interacts with humanitarian and ongoing development challenges such as climate change, highlighting the...

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Learning from activist-scholars

...question of leadership in international development. We received funding from the RDI Network, Institute for Human Security and Social Change, La Trobe University and the Intellectual Climate Fund, La Trobe...

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Engaging Health workshop held in Fiji

...Fiji National University. The five major research themes covered in the workshop were: Climate Change and Health; Health Systems and Universal Health Coverage; Non–Communicable Diseases/Food Systems; Health Security; and Water...

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The fate of leadership which aspires to leave no-one behind

...to achieve the SDGs, given their universal aspiration and the fact they seek to address social, economic and environmental concerns simultaneously. As David Lewis has previously suggested, ‘South-North’ learning in...

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2019 Asia Pacific Humanitarian Leadership Conference

...Asia Pacific and fragile states. The key themes that the conference will explore are: Humanitarian leadership in a shifting system The future of humanitarian action Climate change and leadership Localisation...

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ACFID releases Federal Budget analysis

ACFID has released its analysis of the 2019-20 Federal Budget, outlining Budget winners and losers, and considering its impacts on key aid programs, including climate change, humanitarian, the role of...

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Keynotes from the RDI Conference 2019

...at IHSSC; Dr Adam Bourne, Associate Professor of Public Health, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS); Jospeh Sikulu, Pacific Climate Warrior at 350.org The photos from the...

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Action Research Project brings advocates together to improve research in international development

...policy or practice. The project will be undertaken through an action research approach, involving facilitated workshops and ongoing mentoring of participating organisations to investigate their own organisational environment with a...

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DSAA Inaugural Conference – Development Studies: Research, Debates & Trajectories

...on contemporary human well-being, but also animals, the environment and intergenerational concerns. Registration now open Via the DSAA website or register direct via Humanitix Early Bird tickets close 3oth November....

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Partnerships for Sustainable Urban Development: Achieving SDG11

...of Environment and Resilience and AECOM and former 100 Resilient Cities Head of Global Partnerships (Chair) Professor Don Henry AM – University of Melbourne Enterprise Professor of Environmentalism and former...

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Thinking differently about the private sector

...learn from other actors. Can profitable business really lead to positive change? What does this look like? Yes, in the right environment (regulatory and otherwise) Ensure we understand the full...

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Keynote listeners report highlights from the 2017 Crawford Fund Conference

...delivering technology in a manner that informs and translates knowledge to farmers. Data is knowledge and empowerment. We need to make data – environmental, agricultural, climatic and demographics – findable,...

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Business Partnerships Platform Round 3: Applications now open

...local institutions, suppliers, downstream actors, communities, associations and local governments to stimulate a positive business environment. 4. Commercial Viability The BPP considers the commercial viability and sustainability of an initiative....

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Asia-Pacific Informal Urbanism Symposium

...Planning, and Director, InfUr- Informal Urbanism Research Hub, University of Melbourne Prof. David Sanderson, Inaugural Judith Neilson Chair, Built Environment, University of New South Wales Dr. Pamela Sitko, Resilience Consultant...

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RDI Conference 2017: What did we learn?

...keynote address from Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, participants were called to “move away from old patterns of development which sacrificed the environment in the pursuit of economic growth, and often...

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The Symbiosis of Universal WASH and Gender Equality

...by unsafe water, poor sanitation and unhygienic practices, including not washing hands with soap. Health, economic development and environmental protection is dependent on safely managed water and sanitation. The lack...

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Policymaker relationships

...research into the legislative and funding environment they work in, with a before and after clearly articulated.. Best practice is a great aim, however governments could find it more reasonable...

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What’s your score?   

...for Development (SORD). The SORD provides a mechanism for structured self-reflection. The exercise asks representatives to assess and mark their organisational environment for research use and production across six domains;...

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Co-design & Participatory Approaches – Pros & Cons

...for knowledge, skills & cultural exchange. These engagements are long term. They provide a perfect opportunity for collaborative exchanges. The ongoing support from both sides creates an environment to continuously...

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Selecting Research

...the world according to their cultural values and environment. Local knowledge is built into how people are socialized and is embedded in behavior and desires. All communities living in particular...

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8 Steps to a TOC by Hivos

...is a framework that recognises the complex systems that form our societies and uses a multi-pronged strategy in order to create an environment necessary for change to take place. Viewing...

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Challenging Bias & Assumptions 

...areas Operational Assumptions about the external context: Assumptions about the environment in which change is desired. E.g., political freedoms, stability of government/economy The importance of prioritising assumptions. When discussing assumptions,...

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Decolonisation 101

...beginning Marginalised voices need to be incorporated into development teachings and research. The inclusion of these voices provides an environment to promote non-hegemonic perspectives and knowledge. This is a crucial...

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Decolonising Research Methodogies

...be locally driven within Indigenous folks, the Global South, and/or other marginalised people requires environments that challenge the dominant culture that currrently exists. Let’s re-examine for whom is the research,...

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10 Ways for Engagement

...to the economy, society, environment and the future. But there is a clear missing link between research and wider, public engagement. So how to engage, and create impact? Plan, Report,...

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Six Ways to Approach M&E

...the dynamics of the advocate’s environment, identifies challenges and how advocates respond, and validates claims. Facilitators are guided on how to prepare and conduct interview with advocates, distill stories and...

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What is research impact?

...process. The political environment shapes how research is received by key players, with crises and other critical junctures providing opportunities for influence. Research can also have unanticipated and mixed impacts,...

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What to learn from evaluations

...Quality in evaluations are based effective and practical processes in the context of its environment. This means that evaluations need to be fair, proper, and legal, as well as, balancing...

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Summary: PSEAH Guidance

...monitoring plan to track the organisation’s progress. Organisations are also involved in providing a safe and trusted environment that protects all who come into contact with them. An organizational culture...

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What is PSEAH?

...harassment (PSEAH). PSEAH works to ensure that organisations provide safeguards against sexual misconduct for all who have contact with them. They also create an organizational environment that makes it safe...

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RDI Committee welcomes new member

...and grant project leadership, and his current research focus addresses the relationship between people, technology and the environment as a complex adaptive system. Swinburne University was welcomed as an interim...

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