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The Precautionary Principle
The precautionary principle guides decision-makers to take action to protect the environment, safety, and public health when there is scientific uncertainty.
How Multilateralism Handles a Pandemic
We've learned five lessons after months of environmental negotiations shifting to online platforms.
Why the UN World Data Forum Matters to Canada
Thanks to the power of AI, we can 'model' better than ever—data gives us detailed and accurate blueprints of how Canada's fresh water is affected by climate change and pollution.
Global Market Report: Soybeans
This report examines how voluntary sustainability standards can play a valuable role in addressing some of the social and environmental problems involved in soybean production.
The Future of Resource Taxation: A roadmap
The framework document for the IGF and ATAF's Future of Resources Taxation project.
EU Parliamentarians Give Strong Political Signal on Energy Charter Treaty Reform
While a recent amendment on fossil fuel investments is a promising sign that a modernized Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) could spur more ambitious climate action, there's still a long way to go.
Understanding the Role of Subsidies in South Africa's Coal-Based Liquid Fuel Sector
This policy brief analyzes the coal-to-liquid fuel sector in South Africa, exploring the role of subsidies in driving the consumption of coal-derived fuels.
An Extra USD 14 Billion per Year Can End Hunger, Help Farmers, and Meet Climate Goals
How can we do this effectively, responsibly, and sustainably?
Preparing for the Next Chapter in Trade and Sustainable Development
Sustainable development policy has come a long way in 25 years, but we should not become complacent.
Investment Treaty News (ITN), Volume 11, Issue 3, October 2020
Investment Treaty News (ITN) is IISD's flagship journal on investment law and policy.