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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.

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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.

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May 21, 2026

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.

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April 29, 2026

Canadians benefit when we invest in nature and resilience abroad

As Canada unveils a spring economic update, its international support of climate action and nature protection is under growing strain—and scrutiny.

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April 27, 2026

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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.
Insight April 29, 2026

When Oil Prices Surge, Regions Cannot Afford to Stand Still

As tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about disruptions to global oil supply, including risks around the Strait of Hormuz, and as governments gather in Colombia for the first international conference on a just transition away from fossil fuels, a familiar reflex is re-emerging: in uncertain times, double down on fossil fuels. For many subnational governments, that instinct is not just outdated - it is also very risky.
Insight April 23, 2026

How the Energy Shock Could Deepen Debt Risks in Developing Economies

For countries already carrying heavy debt loads, rising energy and food prices due to the conflict in the Middle East are now threatening to tip fragile macroeconomic positions over the edge. Fernando Morra and Anahí Wiedenbrüg ask who will pay the price and why the answer goes beyond the energy bill.
Insight March 26, 2026