Events

Through conferences, webinars, workshops, and panel discussions, IISD actively engages some of the world's leading thinkers on various topics of sustainable development.

Upcoming events

Unpacking National Investment Laws: Dispute settlement

Join IISD and UNCTAD for a webinar on May 7 as we explore key findings and recommendations from two recent publications on national investment laws and their investor–state dispute settlement provisions. A panel of experts will discuss the risks posed by dispute settlement provisions in investment laws, emerging good practices, and the urgent need for coherence between domestic legal frameworks and international treaty reform efforts.

Webinar

May 7, 2026

Natural Solutions for Water Security: Canada's Policy Path Forward

This 2-day forum aims to advance strategic priorities and define practical next steps for accelerating the adoption of natural infrastructure as a new normal.

Conference

June 2, 2026

Weathering the Waters: Building climate resilience that pays off

Join us to explore Canada’s adaptation progress, the rising costs of delay (water, floods, drought), and new ways to finance resilience.

Conference

June 2, 2026

2026 Investment Policy Forum

The 17th edition of IISD's Investment Policy Forum will take place from September 16 to 18, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Conference

September 16, 2026
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SUNCASA at the Africa Climate Summit

The second edition of the African Climate Summit will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 8 to 10, 2025. The SUNCASA project will be featured in panels and side events dedicated to climate finance, green infrastructure, and gender equality and social inclusion.
Conference September 8, 2025

Enhancing Sustainable Investment Flows in Africa: Opportunities and challenges of investment facilitation through international agreements

IISD and UN Trade and Development are organizing a webinar for African investment policy-makers to examine how investment facilitation can boost sustainable investment across the continent. The discussion will focus on how to effectively leverage the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Investment and the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement to achieve this goal.
Webinar September 3, 2025

Connecting Media to the SDGs’ Data and Stories

Especially designed for journalists but open to all, the webinar will offer tools and expert advice on connecting global data and reporting around the SDGs with the daily news cycle.
Webinar July 17, 2025

Next Steps for the UN Convention on Tax: Mapping Priorities

Drawing on new IISD research, this webinar provides evidence-based analysis to identify priorities and practical pathways towards an effective United Nations Framework Convention. The session features a panel discussion examining the key challenges and opportunities associated with implementation, with a particular focus on assessing the feasibility of current proposals and translating them into actionable strategies.
Webinar July 16, 2025

What to Expect at HLPF 2025

​IISD and CEPEI host a virtual briefing and question/answer session on the 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
Webinar July 8, 2025