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![The Uncertain Ground of Federal Wetland Enforcement Cases: Why Mediation Can Help]()
The Uncertain Ground of Federal Wetland Enforcement Cases: Why Mediation Can Help
October 21, 2013
CBI shines a light on how mediation can be a useful approach in many federal wetland enforcement cases.
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![Helping Coastal Communities Prepare for Climate Change]()
Helping Coastal Communities Prepare for Climate Change
September 18, 2013
CBI uses role-play simulations to build the capacity of at-risk towns and cities along coastlines to adapt to the effects of climate change.
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![Reflections on 10 Months at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government]()
Reflections on 10 Months at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government
September 18, 2013
CBI's David Plumb describes gaining “big-picture” clarity at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and using it to guide CBI’s future work.
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![Land in Conflict: Managing and Resolving Land Use Disputes]()
Land in Conflict: Managing and Resolving Land Use Disputes
October 13, 2026
When faced with complex land use decisions, communities often become embroiled in bitter local battles. CBI and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy have found that the mutual gains approach is a better way to manage these challenging situations.
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![Coastal States’ Climate Adaptation Initiatives: Sea Level Rise and Municipal Engagement]()
Coastal States’ Climate Adaptation Initiatives: Sea Level Rise and Municipal Engagement
March 13, 2013
Sea level rise is expected to become an increasingly prominent challenge for all levels of government as the climate changes. This paper explores how states and municipalities interact to address sea level rise, providing an overview of the state of practice, reasons for differences in approaches, and strategies for building municipal capacity for adaptation planning and collaboration.
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![When a Client Says “No” to A Good Process]()
When a Client Says “No” to A Good Process
February 12, 2013
What happens when clients say “no” to a process proposal that follows best practices? Are there strategies that can be employed to help them see the value in different approaches? CBI outlines guidance for addressing these situations.
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![Designing and Piloting a Global Grievance Mechanism for the United Nations Development Program]()
Designing and Piloting a Global Grievance Mechanism for the United Nations Development Program
January 23, 2013
CBI helps design a global grievance mechanism for people or groups who may be adversely affected by UN Development Program-supported projects and programs.
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![Improving Development Outcomes by Including Women in Community Dialogues]()
Improving Development Outcomes by Including Women in Community Dialogues
January 23, 2013
Including women in community dialogues can be critical to improving human development outcomes.
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![Dealing with an Angrier Public, Part II]()
Dealing with an Angrier Public, Part II
January 10, 2013
In 1996, CBI published the book Dealing with an Angry Public, which put forward six principles and related tools and techniques that have helped governments and corporations win back the public’s trust in thousands of cases since then. Yet, public trust in U.S. institutions is lower than it has ever been.
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![What Have We Learned About Climate Change Adaptation?]()
What Have We Learned About Climate Change Adaptation?
December 20, 2012
How can communities manage the risks associated with climate change and adapt appropriately? In this article, CBI outlines recommendations based on current knowledge of this issue.
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![Corporate and Community Engagement in the Niger Delta: Lessons Learned from Chevron Nigeria Limited’s GMOU Process]()
Corporate and Community Engagement in the Niger Delta: Lessons Learned from Chevron Nigeria Limited’s GMOU Process
November 27, 2012
CBI practitioners reflect on lessons learned from a community engagement process between Chevron and hundreds of communities impacted by its onshore operations in the Niger Delta.
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![Mid-Stream Lessons on Facilitating Collaborative Learning Groups]()
Mid-Stream Lessons on Facilitating Collaborative Learning Groups
September 19, 2012
Ferguson shares thoughts on a few of the common challenges that arise when working collaboratively with large groups on complex subjects over several years, how CBI deals with them, and what CBI has learned in the process.
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