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In 2022, the Cockpit Country, a unique karst landscape in west central Jamaica, was declared a Protected Area. This followed decades of conflict over conservation of this area of high biodiversity between a range of stakeholders – the government, international organisations, environmental groups, and local communities. My article ‘Conservation and Conflict in the Cockpit Country, … Continue reading Conflict over Bauxite Mining in the Cockpit Country, Jamaica, 2006-2025

Stella Nwawulu Chiemela, Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre, University of York, UK As an IGDC postgraduate research student working on food systems, I’ve embarked on a journey that has opened my eyes to the intricate tapestry of our global food landscape. As I have delved into the literature, I’ve been struck by the diversity of voices … Continue reading Unravelling the Tapestry of Food Systems: A Journey of Collective Wisdom and Empowerment

Professor Colin Beale, University of York This article was originally published in The Conversation on 5 November 2023. Why is it important to study birds and their environment? Like millions of people around the world, I love watching birds. They’re so accessible, and their busy lives brighten up pretty much anywhere from a city centre … Continue reading Birds of east Africa: new book reveals their extraordinary diversity and changing behaviour

Karabo Mokgonyana is a Legal and Development Practitioner focusing on human rights protection, effective implementation of international law and climate, peace and security. In this blog, Karabo reflects on the key themes discussed in her paper presentation at the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) funded workshop on Gender, Climate Change and Natural Resource Extraction, co-organised by … Continue reading Feminist Defenders in East and Southern Africa on the Frontlines of Challenging Extractivism and Defending the Environment

Lauren Avery, an IGDC member and PhD candidate in Global Development, organized an event on Disability Activism Reflections on our disability activism event which created space for postgraduate researchers (PGRs), early career researchers (ECRs), disability activists and members of civil society to engage in critical discussions and make connections. 21st June 2024, Leeds, Michael Sadler … Continue reading Anarchy and Activism: Disrupting Disability Event

By William Harnden (Managing Director, Connected Development) Working for a range of international development organisations over the past 15 years, there has been one consistent issue which has been a challenge for all of them. Local people: the national staff, government members, and communities that are the target ‘beneficiaries’ of internationally funded programmes, often don’t … Continue reading Enhancing local ownership in international development