Deep Dives

The world’s greatest challenges don’t always have simple answers. Going beyond the surface is critical when it comes to solving global problems. Our experts know how important it is to look back at history and consider the big picture if we want to find solutions that work.

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What Is the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience, and How Can Countries Move It Forward?

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.

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February 15, 2024

IISD Trade and Sustainability Review, Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2024

Considering the imminent Thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the WTO, this issue of the IISD Trade and Sustainability Review spotlights key matters of negotiations like e-commerce, fisheries subsidies, food security, and more.

Long-form article

January 9, 2024

Will International Carbon Markets Finally Deliver?

Can the public international carbon market—detailed in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement—finally deliver for climate and nature?

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December 14, 2023

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The African Union’s Declaration on COVID-Related ISDS Risks: Why it matters now

The African Union's Declaration on COVID-Related ISDS Risks gives AU governments further moral and political support as they make decisions aimed at limiting the economic devastation wrought by the pandemic while laying the groundwork for eradicating COVID-19 entirely and rebuilding their economies.

Deep Dive March 2, 2021

The Evolution of Private Sector Action in Sustainable Development

The history of private sector engagement in sustainable development is rife with controversy—and some genuine transformation.

Deep Dive February 24, 2021

Merging the Poverty and Environment Agendas

Climate change, conflict, and COVID-19 are forcing a reassessment of how we eradicate poverty while addressing a planetary emergency.

Deep Dive February 12, 2021

Integrating a Gender Lens in Sustainable Investing

How can we use investment mechanisms and financial tools to work toward gender equality? Our expert weighs in.

Deep Dive January 31, 2021

What the World Learned Setting Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals may offer the best option to reduce the worst impacts of COVID-19 and to “build back better.”

Deep Dive January 29, 2021

Solving the Injustices Caused by Climate Change

"We have to ensure that we give a voice to people who are often considered voiceless in conversations about climate change and climate adaptation."

Deep Dive January 25, 2021

Visual Representations of Food Systems: What do we see?

IISD has reviewed a number of food system visualizations (FSVs) to compare how they focus on and represent different components of food systems and to assess how they cover policy and decision-making priorities, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Deep Dive January 21, 2021