International Institute for Sustainable Development
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The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to fulfill a bold commitment: to create a world where people and the planet thrive. Our experts weigh in on issues that are critical to sustainable development. Whether you're looking for evidence-based policy analysis, a fresh perspective on a longstanding debate, or an..
International Institute for Sustainable Development
1w ago
In an era marked by escalating environmental challenges and geopolitical tension, the Sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) called for more cooperation to tackle the triple planetary crisis ..read more
International Institute for Sustainable Development
3w ago
Tracking and sharing opportunities for stakeholders to give input to the UN climate change negotiations ..read more
International Institute for Sustainable Development
3w ago
IISD expert Facundo Calvo analyzes what came out of the WTO's agriculture negotiations at the 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi and its implications for least developed countries and other vulnerable economies ..read more
International Institute for Sustainable Development
1M ago
Next week, at the 9th annual OECD Investment Treaty Conference, delegates will discuss a possible carveout of climate change measures from investor-state dispute settlements (ISDS). We assess the implications of this for states' climate policies and broader efforts to reform international investment governance ..read more
International Institute for Sustainable Development
1M ago
With the introduction of the new framework for the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), COP 28 marked a milestone for adaptation. We unpack key outputs and set out how countries can move forward by strengthening their national monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems ..read more
International Institute for Sustainable Development
2M ago
Growth in GDP in the Caribbean isn't capturing the full story of natural disasters, climate change, and social disruption—but action is already underway to move beyond GDP ..read more
International Institute for Sustainable Development
2M ago
Facundo Calvo stresses the essential role of binding commitments, rules, and disciplines to effectively regulate trade in food and agriculture, particularly to enhance food security in least-developed countries ..read more
International Institute for Sustainable Development
2M ago
IISD experts take a closer look at what we saw—and did not see—on adaptation at COP 28 in Dubai, and where we go from here ..read more
International Institute for Sustainable Development
2M ago
Canada's climate target for 2030 is within reach, but more stringent policies and clearer government communication will be needed to get there. Our expert explains why these developments are critical for Canada to help avoid the worst impacts of climate change ..read more
International Institute for Sustainable Development
2M ago
IISD takes a look at the Canada's Local Conference of Youth demands for policymakers after COP-28 ..read more