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Compensation Mechanisms for Fuel Subsidy Removal in Nigeria
This study conducts a detailed analysis of the compensation mechanisms that could be used to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on weak and vulnerable segments of Nigerian society.
The Role of Public Procurement in Deploying Sustainable Infrastructure
This report discusses how to maximise value-for-money when procuring sustainable infrastructure.
Investment Treaty News Quarterly (ITN), Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2016
Investment Treaty News is IISD’s flagship quarterly journal on international investment law and policy.
IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Senegal
This assessment assesses the mining laws and policies of Senegal, and the country’s capacity to implement the IGF's Mining Policy Framework (MPF), to ensure that the mining sector contributes to the country's sustainable development.
Voluntary Sustainability Standards and Biodiversity: Understanding the potential of agricultural standards for biodiversity protection
Voluntary sustainability standards offer an opportunity to reduce the biodiversity impacts of agriculture and to promote best practices, which can also improve yields and help to feed a growing population.
Comprehensive Wealth in Canada—Measuring what matters in the long run
This report seeks to introduce the concept of comprehensive wealth to Canadians and outline why it should be considered an essential complement to the other measures such as gross domestic product.
Large Area Planning in the Nelson-Churchill River Basin (NCRB): Laying a foundation in northern Manitoba
This report explores two trends—the growing tendency towards large basin management and consideration of ecosystem services in decision making—for the northern portion of the Nelson-Churchill River Basin in Canada.
Large Area Planning in the Nelson-Churchill River Basin (NCRB): Laying a foundation in northern Manitoba (Summary)
This document summarizes a longer report that explores two trends—the growing tendency towards large basin management and consideration of ecosystem services in decision making—for the northern portion of the Nelson-Churchill River Basin in Canada.
Learning from Leaders: Nordic and International Best Practice with Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform
This report describes how Ethiopia, Morocco, Peru and the Philippines have reformed their subsidies. It also describes how countries including Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have introduced innovative policy instruments to encourage switching towards renewable and sustainable energy.
Trends in Adaptation Planning: Observations from a recent stock-taking review
This brief provides an overview of observed trends in adaptation action that emerged from a standardized review of efforts in 15 African and Asian countries.