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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Delivering for the Environment at MC12: Prospects to enhance trade cooperation on environmental challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals
Carolyn Deere Birkbeck analyzes opportunities for the WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference to address environmental crises and support sustainable development.
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.
MC12: An Opportunity to Find an Enduring Solution on Public Stockholding
Tanvi Sinha and Joe Glauber present five options to help negotiators solve problems faced by developing countries in public stockholding programs.
Toward a Low-Carbon Circular Economy: The emerging role of trade
Circular economy solutions will play a critical role in decarbonization. Kevin Moss, Mari Pantsar, and Scott Vaughan outline how trade policy can help.
How Close Are WTO Members (Really) to a Deal on Fisheries Subsidies?
IISD’s Alice Tipping and Tristan Irschlinger discuss latest developments in fisheries subsidies negotiations and what’s key for sustainable development.
Zero Hunger Summary of Pledges and Commitments
As of May, 24, 2022, 43 companies have pledged a promising USD 458 million in 48 countries as part of the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge.
Rising Protectionism Signals Valuable Lessons Have Been Forgotten
Per Altenberg from the Swedish National Board of Trade looks back after five years of monitoring protectionism and finds that the trend toward establishing new traditional tariff measures and non-tariff barriers has continued.
Tourism Recovery and Resilience in Commonwealth Small States: Driving circular economy pathways post-COVID-19
Kim Kampel from the Commonwealth Small States office in Geneva discusses ways in which circular economy principles and practices can help ensure tourism sectors in Commonwealth Small States (CSS) can recover and thrive in a post-COVID-19 world.
Latin American Trade Coalitions Look Ahead to Post-COVID Future
IISD's Sofia Baliño looks at the ways in which Latin American economic groupings are positioning themselves for a post-COVID recovery.
Is India Ready for an Electric Vehicle Revolution?
IISD's Tom Moerenhout looks at what India needs to do to keep up with countries already embracing the trend toward EVs.