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What Does the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Mean for Environmental Impact Assessments?
End-use emissions from burning fossil fuels must now be factored into environmental impact assessments (EIAs). What do states need to clarify when changing the rules?
What Does the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Mean for Multilateral Environmental Agreements?
Multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) can no longer operate in legal silos. How can states interpret and implement them in an integrated, coherent way?
What Does the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Mean for Environmentally Harmful Subsidies?
States now have a legal obligation to phase out subsidies that harm the environment. What steps can they take to reduce their legal risk?
What Does the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Mean for Climate Adaptation?
States cannot continue to view climate change adaptation as voluntary. How can they demonstrate they are doing their best to meet international obligations?
Implementing Carbon Pricing in Southeast Asia
Overview of carbon pricing progress in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam as they explore carbon markets to reduce emissions.
Supporting EUDR Compliance Through Regional Sustainability Standards
To meet European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) rules, African exporters can use African Organization for Standardisation (ARSO) standards to prove their products are legal and deforestation-free, securing vital market access.
The Ripple Effect: IISD Experimental Lakes Area Annual Report 2024–2025
This year at the world’s freshwater laboratory, we turned big science into even bigger action.
Rethinking Investment Treaties Public Consultations
This summary report details the findings of IISD's 2025 Rethinking Investment Treaties public consultation.
Progressing the Transition Away From Fossil Fuels
This paper focuses on the practical question of how to design effective roadmaps for transitioning away from fossil fuels—at both global and national levels.
A Measure of Care
As countries consider how to move beyond GDP in better measuring prosperity, this report explores how to ensure the unpaid labour of women is counted.