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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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.

Policy Analysis

March 10, 2026

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.

Policy Analysis

February 25, 2026

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.

Policy Analysis

February 24, 2026

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Can Responsible Contracts Help Improve Farmer Incomes and Productivity?

This commentary explores some of the issues raised by rice farmers from the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan; coffee farmers from Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) and Vietnam; and sugarcane and fruit growers from Cambodia during a workshop held in late October 2019.
Policy Analysis November 28, 2019

Monthly Review: (In)valuable ecosystems

We are piloting a monthly review of articles that will provide a deep dive into the previous month's content. Here is our first edition
Policy Analysis October 8, 2019

Here's a Policy Road Map for Sustainable, Green Finance

With the impacts of climate change being seen every day around the world, concern over the climate-related financial risks is also deepening.  The Bank of England, which recently committed to taking action to ensure the resilience of the financial system and to support the UK’s transition to a carbon-neutral economy, warns that the estimated losses from a disorderly transition to a low-carbon economy could be up to USD 20 trillion. 
Policy Analysis August 9, 2019

Green Bond Market Needs for Standardization

Green bonds are generated to attract funds for projects that have a positive environmental or climate benefit, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, agriculture, transportation and water management.
Policy Analysis August 8, 2019

For a Green Future, Africa Looks to Climate Bonds

Sustainable climate finance is working to combat climate change in developing regions around the world. Crucially, Green-, Social- and Sustainability Bonds serve as an attractive option for investors. These bonds are similar to conventional bonds but the proceeds go towards projects with positive environmental or social outcomes. Sustainability bonds combine environmental and social outcomes.
Policy Analysis July 17, 2019