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
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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Why Should We Repurpose Agricultural Support to Nature-Based Infrastructure?
IISD’s Emma Cutler and Facundo Calvo make the case for redirecting problematic agricultural subsidies towards infrastructure that promotes sustainable food systems.
TRIPS Waiver Negotiations Go Down to the Wire in the Run-Up to MC12
Thiru Balasubramaniam discusses how the effectiveness of WTO rules on intellectual property rights has been questioned by some members in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trade and Environment Agenda Inches Forward Ahead of MC12
Ieva Baršauskaitė takes a closer look at three trade and environment initiatives within the WTO and the progress they have made ahead of the upcoming Ministerial Conference
Quo Vadis, World Trade Organization?
Ieva Baršauskaitė and Alice Tipping discuss how the WTO needs to be reformed to address members’ priorities and forge international cooperation on important issues.
Chairman Simon Manley Seeks to Breathe New Life Into Trade and Environment Committee
IISD’s Jennifer Freedman interviews Simon Manley, new chairman of the WTO’s Trade and Environment Committee, to gain insights on his priorities for the year.
A World Trade Organization Deal on Fisheries Subsidies: Across the finish line?
Tristan Irschlinger and Alice Tipping discuss the progress made to secure a deal on fisheries subsidies and what questions remain as WTO members seek final consensus.
Due Diligence Requirements to Tackle Deforestation: An overview of the EU and British proposals
IISD’s Andreas Oeschger and Florencia Sarmiento present an overview of policy proposals to address deforestation in the EU and the UK and discuss the way forward.
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.
Why we must rethink the use of nitrogen fertilizers
As policy-makers weigh how to respond to the war in Ukraine and the related humanitarian crisis, a crucial consideration is how they can prevent a burgeoning hunger crisis from spiraling out of control.