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Here's how we achieve measurable, meaningful impacts for people, ecosystems, and economies.

Speaking Each Other’s Language

When it comes to communicating the research findings of the world's freshwater laboratory, we need to speak to communities in their own languages. Literally.

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January 19, 2021

Rethinking Investment Policy to Support Sustainable Development

IISD experts are pushing for reform and offering their expertise to ensure good policy isn't held back by the threat of arbitration.

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September 17, 2020

Sink, Swim … or Fight Back

After a devastating cyclone struck, the NAP Global Network—hosted by IISD—helped Fiji make a plan to build resilience.

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August 5, 2020

Solar Power Is Just a Switch Away

Swapping subsidies from fossil fuels to clean options can make renewables the most viable alternative.

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July 24, 2020

Clean Power With a Clean Conscience

Lowering our carbon footprint cannot come at the expense of people in the world’s most vulnerable places.

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July 24, 2020

Is It Raining Plastic?

We need more research to understand the effects of microplastics on our fresh water—and find solutions. That's where our team of experts come in.

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July 24, 2020

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