Our Impact
In everything we do, we aim for creative, bold solutions with significant impact. We create the knowledge to act.
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Here's how we achieve measurable, meaningful impacts for people, ecosystems, and economies.
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
How a National Organic Strategy is Connecting Malagasy Farming to the World
New initiatives are helping smallholder farmers in Madagascar to achieve the scale and integrity required to get their foot in the door in international organic markets.
How Sub-Saharan African Cities Are Building Climate Resilience Through Nature-Based Solutions
By combining community engagement and multistakeholder governance, nature-based solutions already enhancing communities’ resilience to climate change.
Ghana Establishes Independent Fiscal Council to Support Long-Term Debt Sustainability
Ghana has been rebuilding since its 2022 debt crisis. Restructuring its debt was a crucial first step, but lasting recovery demands strong institutions. IMANI and IISD provided analytical support for the design of the country's new Independent Fiscal Council.
Gender Equality in Action: Childcare program enables mothers to work on nature-based solutions in Kigali
SUNCASA partners from AVEGA Agahozo have established a childcare program for children aged 9 to 35 months at tree nurseries to support women by providing care while parents work.
Laos' Tax Incentives Reform Seeks to Drive Sustainable Investment and Safeguard Revenue
A new Investment Promotion Law helps Laos better target its tax incentives to attract sustainable investment while protecting public revenue.
Making the Business Case for Nature-Based Infrastructure: How the City of Cape Town boosted funding for restoring its waterways
IISD supported the City of Cape Town with two integrated cost–benefit analyses, making a strong case for investing in nature-based infrastructure.
Over a Decade of Protecting the World's Fresh Water: Five ways IISD Experimental Lakes Area has made a difference
The Experimental Lakes Area has been transformed ever since IISD saved it from imminent closure. But, don’t just take our word for it. Here are five stories from people who have seen, firsthand, the impact of IISD-ELA over the last decade.
Restoring Wetlands and Weaving Tradition: How Fijian coastal communities are building climate resilience
From reviving kuta weaving to patrolling coastal waters, Fijian communities are taking action to safeguard biodiversity, prevent illegal fishing, and build resilience in the face of climate change.
Meet Three Young Canadians Building a More Sustainable Future
IISD Next is a global initiative that empowers thousands of young people to meaningfully engage in sustainable development policy. Here are just three of their stories.