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
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.
International Conversations on Trade and Climate: From the WTO to the UNFCCC
Ieva Baršauskaitė and Antoine Bonnet examine recent WTO and COP 30 discussions, including work in the Committee on Trade and Environment and the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions, showing how MC14 can consolidate these debates and guide the next steps for multilateral cooperation.