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Our experts weigh in on issues that are critical to sustainable development. Whether you’re looking for evidence-based policy analysis, a fresh perspective on a longstanding debate, or an easy-to-grasp explanation of a complex topic, you’ve come to the right place.
Insights
Sustainable development is a broad, complex field with many overlapping, interconnected issues. It can be hard to stay on top of where progress is being made, what new issues are emerging, and how current events are shifting us in new directions. IISD’s experts have the insight you need.
Carbon Pricing in the ASEAN Region: Moving from ambition to architecture
For ASEAN policy-makers, carbon pricing is no longer simply a domestic climate policy choice. It is increasingly linked to global economic integration, trade relationships, investment flows, and industrial competitiveness.
Why the Future of Fresh Water Depends on How We Tell Its Story
When it comes to protecting fresh water like Lake Winnipeg, translating science into a compelling narrative is as important as the research itself.
What Happened in Santa Marta?
What happened at the first international conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels? IISD experts share 7 takeaways and discuss what comes next.
Deep Dives
The world’s greatest challenges don’t always have simple answers. Going beyond the surface is critical when it comes to solving global problems. Our experts know how important it is to look back at history and consider the big picture if we want to find solutions that work.
Trade and Sustainability Review de l’IISD, juillet 2026
Ce numéro de l’IISD Trade and Sustainability Review examine les effets de la fermeture du détroit d’Ormuz, depuis son début jusqu’à la fin du mois de mai, en tirant des leçons des différents secteurs et régions afin de faire face aux futurs chocs énergétiques et interruptions commerciales.
Removing a Fossil Fuel Subsidy is a Means, Not an End—The Transition is the Point
COFFIS is an international coalition working to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. Kim Solberg, part of the team that founded COFFIS sits down to explain what made it possible—and why, in her view, a subsidy can only be removed as part of the wider transition it's meant to serve.
Mapping the Green Transition in Recent Economic Agreements: The Trade & Climate Tracker
Trade deals are no longer only about tariffs. This article draws data from the IISD Trade & Climate Tracker to show how governments are using trade agreements to cooperate on energy, climate, and critical minerals.
Explainers
We can’t make progress on sustainable development if we don’t understand it. Research papers and textbooks don’t always speak in plain language, which makes it hard to learn about the nuances of environmental negotiations or get clarity on what counts as a fossil fuel subsidy. IISD experts are here to help.
Financing the Energy Transition: Lower capital costs matter
The global energy transition requires low-interest financing options, debt relief, and an expansion of multilateral lending.
Stalemate on the Global Goal on Adaptation in Bonn: What it means
Countries couldn’t reach an agreement on the Global Goal on Adaptation, but it doesn't change the need for them to track and assess their efforts.
Greening the Dry Environment
Cities in drylands regions can successfully implement nature-based solutions to help communities adapt to climate change.
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.
Why the scope of ‘taxes covered’ will determine the success of the UN Framework Convention’s Services Protocol.
This article analyzes the UNFCITC draft protocol on cross-border services and its ambitious proposal to cover digital service taxes and quasi-income levies.
implications pour la résilience commerciale de l'Afrique
David Beer examine l'impact de la crise au Moyen-Orient sur les chaînes d'approvisionnement africaines, tout en réfléchissant à la manière dont le continent pourrait transformer ces perturbations en avantages durables pour le commerce régional.
Comment le blocus d’Ormuz a frappé l’Asie
William George et Lynn Hughes évaluent comment la Chine, le Japon et le Vietnam font face aux effets de la fermeture du détroit d’Ormuz et ce que cela révèle de l’état de la sécurité énergétique en Asie.
Success Stories
For 30 years, IISD has worked to fulfill a bold commitment to the world: advancing development that balances economic, social and environmental priorities. Here are just some of the ways we're making an impact.
Updates to UN Tax Standards Better Protect Revenues for Resource-Rich Countries
Recent revisions to the UN Model Tax Treaty could give resource-rich countries stronger tools to protect revenues from cross-border activities. The changes are the result of years of negotiations and technical work by governments, tax experts, and organizations, including the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), and mark a real step toward making sure that mineral-rich countries capture a fair share of revenues from their natural resources.
Turning Tides: How women are reshaping the fisheries sector in Belize
After years of dedication and advocacy, women are now charting a new course for Belize's small-scale fisheries qith the establishment of Belize’s National Women in Fisheries Association
Grâce à une stratégie nationale en matière d’agriculture biologique, l’agriculture malgache s’ouvre au monde
De nouvelles initiatives aident les petits exploitants agricoles de Madagascar à atteindre l'échelle et le niveau d’intégrité requis pour accéder aux marchés internationaux des produits biologiques.