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Sustainable development is a broad, complex field with many overlapping, interconnected issues. It can be hard to stay on top of where progress is being made, what new issues are emerging, and how current events are shifting us in new directions. IISD’s experts have the insight you need.

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When Oil Prices Surge, Regions Cannot Afford to Stand Still

As tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about disruptions to global oil supply, including risks around the Strait of Hormuz, and as governments gather in Colombia for the first international conference on a just transition away from fossil fuels, a familiar reflex is re-emerging: in uncertain times, double down on fossil fuels. For many subnational governments, that instinct is not just outdated - it is also very risky.

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April 23, 2026

The Anatomy of a Credible Fossil Fuel Transition Roadmap

What does a credible roadmap for the transition away from fossil fuels actually require? Ahead of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels researchers identify nine key elements.

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April 17, 2026

Why tax expenditure reporting is a missing link in financing for development

One year after FfD4, the Coalition on Tax Expenditure Reform calls on G7 and G20 to set minimum standards for the USD 4 trillion governments forgo annually through tax expenditures.

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April 17, 2026

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When Oil Prices Surge, Regions Cannot Afford to Stand Still

As tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about disruptions to global oil supply, including risks around the Strait of Hormuz, and as governments gather in Colombia for the first international conference on a just transition away from fossil fuels, a familiar reflex is re-emerging: in uncertain times, double down on fossil fuels. For many subnational governments, that instinct is not just outdated - it is also very risky.
Insight April 23, 2026

How the Energy Shock Could Deepen Debt Risks in Developing Economies

For countries already carrying heavy debt loads, rising energy and food prices due to the conflict in the Middle East are now threatening to tip fragile macroeconomic positions over the edge. Fernando Morra and Anahí Wiedenbrüg ask who will pay the price and why the answer goes beyond the energy bill.
Insight March 26, 2026

Making the most of water

As we face an increasingly unpredictable climate, water storage projects are already making Manitoba farms more resilient. Now we need to ramp these efforts up, so that the whole province — from farmers to everyday citizens — enjoy the benefits. IISD water policy expert Ashley Rawluk explains why it’s time to embrace water storage.
Insight February 2, 2026