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IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative publishes independent, high-quality data and research on government subsidies and their impacts on society, the economy, and the environment.
The Surprising Route to Energy Security: Scrap fossil fuel subsidies
Energy security cannot be bought with fossil fuel subsidies. Reforming them offers a solution—one that reduces risk rather than reinforcing it.
Five Trends That Have Shaped Global Subsidies Over Decades
As we celebrate the Global Subsidies Initiative's 20th anniversary, we asked our experts how thinking on government support has shifted over time.
Harmful Subsidies Explained
Twenty years ago, IISD launched the Global Subsidies Initiative. At a WTO Public Forum panel, IISD and other experts reflected on achievements, challenges, and new opportunities.
Mark Halle talks tough politics of subsidy reform
Twenty years ago, Mark Halle and his team launched the Global Subsidies Initiative to help governments reform harmful government support measures. In a new interview, Mark explains what has changed and how countries can advance subsidy reform.
World Trade Organization Talks on Additional Fisheries Subsidy Rules
World governments are currently negotiating additional global disciplines to curb harmful fisheries subsidies. What new rules are being proposed?
Options for International Agreements on Fossil Fuel Subsidies
This report presents six building blocks for any international agreement on fossil fuel subsidies identifying a series of options and choices for negotiators to consider.
Five Trends That Have Shaped Global Subsidies Over Decades
As we celebrate the Global Subsidies Initiative's 20th anniversary, we asked our experts how thinking on government support has shifted over time.
Harmful Subsidies Explained
Twenty years ago, IISD launched the Global Subsidies Initiative. At a WTO Public Forum panel, IISD and other experts reflected on achievements, challenges, and new opportunities.
Nigeria Must Ensure its Fuel Subsidy Reform Sticks for the Long Term
Nigeria's new president, Bola Tinubu, removed gasoline subsidies right after he was sworn in on May 29, 2023. To find out what this means for Nigeria and how the country can make this reform a success, IISD's Energy Communications expert Aia Brnic talked with fossil fuel subsidy expert Dr. Neil McCulloch.
The Final Countdown: How Canada can end fossil fuel subsidies this year
The conversation on ending fossil fuel subsidies in Canada has been hanging like a dark cloud over the country, with years of pledges failing to lead to concrete action. But the skies may finally clear in the coming months with the release of Canada's long-awaited subsidies framework and policy.
Background Note on Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform
As fossil fuel subsidies are expected to swell following rapidly rising energy prices, IISD offers a background note on the rationale and international initiatives for reforming fossil fuel subsidies.
Switching Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Indonesia to Support a Green Recovery
This brief looks at how Indonesia can start actively promoting renewable energy by removing the existing hurdles to its deployment—such as unattractive renewable energy feed-in tariffs and land and infrastructures barriers—and switching public support from fossil fuels to renewables to meet the country’s clean energy targets.
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