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.
Highlights
Rising Investor-State Tax Arbitration Cases Threaten Fiscal Sovereignty: Here’s what the UN Tax Convention can do
Tax disputes are increasingly being brought before investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) tribunals, undermining fiscal sovereignty and exposing governments to significant financial liabilities. The UN Framework Convention on Tax, currently under negotiation, offers a chance to stop this.
Five Reasons Climate Change Adaptation Is a Challenge for Rural Canada
Canada needs to build resilience to the impacts of climate change through planned adaptation, but barriers remain, especially for rural communities.
Old Rules, New Realities: How industrial policy is shaking up global trade
Modern industrial policies are rubbing up against WTO rules. Satish Triplicane and Ieva Baršauskaitė examine the issues at play in discussions of the balance between trade rules, development and climate objectives.