This course equips participants to critically assess and restore sovereign debt sustainability, design and implement effective fiscal frameworks, and engage meaningfully with international financial institutions. It is offered in partnership by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF).
The 2026 Mining and Sustainability Forum of the Americas takes place in Santiago, Chile on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The forum’s theme is Mining for Development: Value addition and industrial transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
David Beer explores how the crisis in the Middle East is impacting African supply chains, while considering how the continent could turn this disruption into lasting gains for regional trade.
William George and Lynn Hughes assess how China, Japan, and Vietnam are navigating the fallout of the Strait of Hormuz closure and what it reveals about the state of energy security across Asia.
Darcie Doan explains how the Strait of Hormuz closure has exposed vulnerabilities at the heart of global food systems and why the crisis may be a turning point for smarter nitrogen use and long-term resilience.
Yana Popkostova outlines how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the need for Central Asia and Europe to build resilience through connectivity, infrastructure, and trusted partnerships.
This edition of the Trade and Sustainability Review explores the impacts of the Strait of Hormuz closure from its initial onset through the end of May, drawing lessons from sectors and regions to navigate future energy shocks and trade disruptions.