Policy Analysis
To put it simply, this is a space for our policy experts to wonk out—after all, some issues can only be tackled with technical expertise on niche subjects. IISD's team understands the importance of effective commentary and the ways in which it can lead to transformative policy change in the real world.
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Ending the WTO Dispute Settlement Crisis: Where to from here?
Simon Lester outlines how and why many disputes between WTO members are in a state of limbo and discusses what the U.S. needs to do to move forward.
The Role of Agricultural Trade in Reducing Inequality
The benefits of international trade are often distributed unequally. Ekaterina Krivonos discusses how policy can make agricultural trade more inclusive.
Principles and Best Practice in Border Carbon Adjustment: A modest proposal
As more countries commit to ambitious climate targets, IISD’s Aaron Cosbey proposes a list of best practices for developing border carbon adjustments.
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Putting Poverty Alleviation and Inequality Reduction at the Heart of the Energy Transition
As governments implement the ambitious policies needed to transform the energy system, they must also account for the resulting impacts on inequality and poverty.
In Focus: A Draft WTO Agreement to Curb Harmful Fisheries Subsidies
This June, members of the World Trade Organization have the opportunity to establish a historic treaty to curb harmful fisheries subsidies. In a new video, IISD expert Alice Tipping delivers a concise overview of the draft agreement.
Tackling Hunger and Global Food Insecurity: Why we must leave nitrogen fertilizers behind
As policy-makers weigh how to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the related humanitarian crisis, a crucial consideration is how they can prevent a burgeoning hunger crisis from spiraling out of control.
How Farm Policies Can Help Protect Our Soils
We rely on our soils for the food we consume every day. Yet environmental degradation and climate change could put our soils, and global food security, at risk.
Where Do WTO Trade and Environmental Sustainability Initiatives Stand Today?
Work within the WTO on trade and environmental sustainability is intensifying. Aik Hoe Lim, Daniel Ramos, and Gergana Kiskinova outline the latest.
Breathing Life Into the AfCFTA: Why the details matter
The AfCFTA could lead to transformative growth in Africa, but Jamie MacLeod and David Luke explain why effective implementation has been elusive.
Steering a More Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery: An interview with UNCTAD’s Rebeca Grynspan
IISD’s Jennifer Freedman interviews UNCTAD’s Rebeca Grynspan to find out about the organization’s plans to steer an inclusive recovery from the pandemic.
We Must All Work Together to Ensure Gender Equality in Trade
Harald Aspelund and Javier A. Gutiérrez argue that we need to reframe gender equality as a common cause to ensure sustained impact from trade policy debates.
The Role of Agricultural Trade in Reducing Inequality
The benefits of international trade are often distributed unequally. Ekaterina Krivonos discusses how policy can make agricultural trade more inclusive.
Ending the WTO Dispute Settlement Crisis: Where to from here?
Simon Lester outlines how and why many disputes between WTO members are in a state of limbo and discusses what the U.S. needs to do to move forward.