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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What’s Next After UNEA-6: Why “synergies” is more than a buzzword

In an era marked by escalating environmental challenges and geopolitical tension, the Sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) called for more cooperation to tackle the triple planetary crisis.

Policy Analysis

April 4, 2024

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.

Policy Analysis

March 2, 2022

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.

Policy Analysis

March 2, 2022

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Greenwash: “Investing in green doesn’t mean you’re green”

Financial products and services claiming to be "green" are proliferating, but are they really green?

Policy Analysis February 25, 2020

Multipronged Approach Required to Capitalize on Nature-Based Climate Solutions

Nature provides many benefits essential for the flourishing of human well-being and life, that include also the regulation of our climate through carbon sequestration.

Policy Analysis February 21, 2020

Public Sector Spending Could Make or Break Progress on the SDGs: Here’s how

Talk on how to close the USD 2.5–3 trillion funding gap needed to achieve the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) typically focuses on mobilizing private capital. Yet public sector procurement practices could make or break current progress.

Policy Analysis January 28, 2020

Wave of Investment Into Southeast Asia’s Waste Sector Needed to Stem the Tide of Ocean Plastic

Currently, 82% of global plastic waste flowing into our oceans comes from 19 Southeast Asian countries. Five countries alone account for over half of that total; China, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand.

Policy Analysis January 27, 2020

New Approach for Investment Into Sustainable Infrastructure in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

The OECD estimates that to limit global temperature rise to 2° Celsius, USD 6.3 trillion of annual investment is needed until 2030. In 2018 investment into sustainable infrastructure was estimated to stand at USD 4 trillion, signalling an annual investment gap currently of around USD 2.2 trillion.

Policy Analysis January 14, 2020

Accelerating Global Action on Climate Adaptation Could Generate USD 7.1 Trillion in Total Net Benefits

A new report published by the Global Center on Adaptation urges policy, business and civil society leaders to take more urgent, innovative and scaled-up action on climate change adaptation in order to prevent widespread economic, environmental and human loss.

Policy Analysis December 19, 2019

Quantity and Quality of ESG Reporting: Challenges for growth, financial and societal value

Taking ESG issues seriously delivers greater value for investors and higher performance for firms over the longer term. A meta-review of over 2,000 case studies spanning different sectors and geographies confirms that the correlation between diligent ESG-related business practices and economic performance is empirically well-founded.

Policy Analysis December 16, 2019

El África de los recursos naturales

La abundancia en minerales, tanto los tradicionales como los que necesitan las nuevas tecnologías, son una fuente impresionante de riqueza que ha revertido en unos pocos. Las potencias extranjeras se posicionan para asegurarse el suministro, pero un África unida debería imponer sus reglas para acabar con la pobreza de sus sociedades.

Policy Analysis December 15, 2019

Current Status of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

This commentary highlights the current status of negotiations on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement heading into COP 25.

Policy Analysis December 11, 2019

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

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Highlights

What’s Next After UNEA-6: Why “synergies” is more than a buzzword

Ending the WTO Dispute Settlement Crisis: Where to from here?

The Role of Agricultural Trade in Reducing Inequality

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