The launch of our new report examines recent and ongoing reforms to agricultural subsidy programs in Malawi, Kenya, and Zambia. It aims to draw out lessons for better aligning public support to agr...
This webinar explored IISD’s latest study on the ESG management practices of Chinese enterprises within global critical mineral supply chains, discussing the challenges of sustainable mineral proce...
How do we move natural infrastructure from a promising practice to one that is standard?
That was a key focus on Day 1 of our Natural Solutions for Water Security: Canada’s Policy Path Forward for...
Tax incentives are a central feature of national investment laws across emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), yet how they are designed, governed, and monitored remains poorly understo...
All governments use GDP as their main measure of prosperity. That’s a problem, because GDP misses a lot.
Our expert Livia Bizikova responds to a new dashboard proposed by the UN high-level expert ...
Just 24 hours to make waves about water security in Canada's capital?
This is what Great Lakes Day 2026 looked like for the world's freshwater laboratory...
National investment laws are increasingly recognized as a critical—yet often overlooked—pillar of the international investment governance framework. While much attention has focused on reforming in...
The current global energy crisis demonstrates the heavy costs of our continued dependence on fossil fuels—it impacts households, industries, and government budgets.
At the First Conference on Tra...
In Nsongwe Village near Livingstone, communities are restoring the degraded Nsongwe River using nature-based solutions. Supported by the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas Initiative, the Matoy...
With Canada’s fresh water facing many threats, working together to collect, share, and effectively use freshwater data is more vital than ever.
Join Thomas Saleh, policy advisor, data and technolo...
In Monde near Victoria Falls, the Asizameni Omama Women’s Cooperative is restoring ilala palm trees to support livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Supported by the Climate Adaptation...
Thank you to everyone who joined us for IISD's Trade + Sustainability Hub 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, which ran alongside the World Trade Organization's Fourteenth Ministerial Conference!
We broug...
Addressing fossil fuel subsidies is a vital part of any credible roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels.
At the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Tina ...
The current situation in global energy markets is a serious reminder of the costs of dependence on fossil fuels. High oil and gas prices have countries looking to shield consumers from high energy ...
This session explored how Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of African economies, can drive inclusive gains under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Representin...
One of the key issues blocking the transition away from fossil fuels that needs urgent attention in Santa Marta. ☝️
As talks between 50+ countries continue at the First Conference on Transitioning...
Global trade and climate governance are undergoing profound shifts, reshaping how countries, particularly developing economies, compete, grow, and integrate into regional and global value chains. M...
Building a sustainable, low-carbon economy is now a global necessity, but the pace and pathways of decarbonization remain deeply contested. As countries adopt divergent sustainability policies, the...
Small-scale producers are increasingly recognized as the cornerstone of global food production, yet they often lack a voice in shaping international trade rules. The WTO Agriculture Agreement, wide...
Decarbonizing industry requires coordinated action across interconnected value chains, where progress in one sector supports transformation in others. Sectors such as steel, aluminum, electronics, ...