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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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Moving Beyond GDP in the Caribbean

Growth in GDP in the Caribbean isn't capturing the full story of natural disasters, climate change, and social disruption—but action is already underway to move beyond GDP.

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February 1, 2024

Lessons Learned at COP 28

Two newcomers to climate negotiations reflect on their COP 28 experiences—surprises, insights, and what they'll look for at the next UNFCCC talks.

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January 31, 2024

Canadian Youth Want to See Stronger Climate Policy in 2024

IISD takes a look at the Canada's Local Conference of Youth demands for policymakers after COP 28.

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January 25, 2024

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The Final Countdown: How Canada can end fossil fuel subsidies this year

The conversation on ending fossil fuel subsidies in Canada has been hanging like a dark cloud over the country, with years of pledges failing to lead to concrete action. But the skies may finally clear in the coming months with the release of Canada's long-awaited subsidies framework and policy.
Insight May 29, 2023

Last Call for the Global Stocktake

The 2023 Bonn Climate Change Conference will be the last opportunity for countries and relevant stakeholders to provide technical inputs into the two-year Global Stocktake process. What are our expectations on adaptation?
Insight May 24, 2023

Uncovering the Value of Sustainable Transport Investments

Using a case study in Coimbatore, India, IISD demonstrates the importance of recognizing, valuing, and reflecting the full economic, social and environmental benefits and costs of a transport project in infrastructure decision-making.
Insight May 22, 2023