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Rethinking Investment Treaties
International investment treaties and their investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) system are facing growing scrutiny. But what would an alternative system—one fit for the challenges of the 21st century—look like?
Toolkit for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for National Adaptation Plan Processes
This toolkit provides practical guidance for the development and continuous improvement of MEL systems for national adaptation plan processes to government teams and practitioners working on adaptation.
ASGM Tailings Management and Reprocessing Governance
This report outlines technical aspects, governance frameworks, and policy recommendations for artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) tailings management and reprocessing.
IGF Case Study: Leveraging Technologies for Gender Equality in Mining Communities
How can sharing technological infrastructure support gender equality and serve the broad betterment of mining communities?
Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation
Discover tools, recommendations, and case studies on how to plan, design, and implement nature-based solutions for adaptation that advance gender equality and social inclusion while enhancing resilience, biodiversity, and ecosystem integrity.
Parental Leave Policies in the Mining Sector
An in-depth look at international and national parental leave frameworks and policies across 12 countries.
Integrating Gender Equality and Mine Closure: Actions for governments
Report on how mine closure and gender equality intersect and how governments can ensure closure practices and policies integrate gender considerations.
IISD Annual Report 2022–2023
At IISD, we’ve been working for more than three decades to create a world where people and the planet thrive. As the climate crisis unfolds on our doorsteps and irreversible tipping points loom, our team has been focused more than ever on impact.
The IISD Model Contract Clauses for Responsible Investment in Agriculture
Customizable legal provisions to help implement international best practices, principles, and guidance on responsible agricultural investment.
Rethinking National Investment Laws
Explore the evolution of national investment laws in our comprehensive report. It analyzes 70 laws, identifies their seven main functions, and explores how they've been shaped by policy objectives and international standards. Gain insights into reforming these laws to meet today's challenges. A must-read for policy-makers in sustainable investment governance.