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IISD Trade and Sustainability Review, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2023
This issue of the IISD Trade and Sustainability Review dives into topics such as free trade agreements, industrial policy and the new WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement.
Why Canada Is Unlikely to Sell the Last Barrel of Oil
This research piece breaks down why Canada will not sell the last barrel of oil.
From Sharm el-Sheikh to Montreal: Seizing the moment for the biodiversity–climate nexus at COP 15
The Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework negotiations at the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal represent a once-in-a-decade moment to set an ambitious agenda for biodiversity conservation.
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Principles and Best Practice in Border Carbon Adjustment
Border carbon adjustment (BCA) is coming; it is no longer just a controversial hypothetical. What will it mean for the multilateral trading system?
Equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Why it matters and what it means
How can the diversity of identities and experiences of Canadians be reflected in a national strategy on climate adaptation?
Healing the Ozone Layer Through Diplomacy
The Montreal Protocol shows what is possible when science, diplomacy, and business cooperate to implement international environmental agreements.
Doing More with Less: Ensuring Sustainable Consumption and Production
Ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns has been one of the greatest global challenges over the past fifty years.
How to Regulate Our Waste-Full World
Going forward, the legitimacy of global governance of hazardous wastes may rest on its ability to enable governments protect the most vulnerable.
Do Mega-Conferences Advance Sustainable Development?
Should United Nations sustainable development mega-conferences continue in a post-COVID-19 era?
The Rising Pressures on Ocean Governance
The ocean is under serious threat. Stressors include overfishing, marine pollution, habitat destruction, and acidification.
Coral Reefs: Strategies for Ecosystems on the Edge
Local stressors and climate change are causing a sharp decline in coral reefs. A loss of 70–90% of warm-water reefs could occur by 2050.
The Road to Sustainable Transport
Rethinking and revamping transportation in the post-COVID era could address many economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Biosafety: Ensuring the Safe Use of Modern Biotechnologies
Despite negotiations and progress, the scientific and policy debate on the potential benefits and risks of biotechnologies remains polarized.