Agricultural Subsidies: A case for Uganda
Jane Nalunga and Jonathan Lubega examine Uganda's agricultural subsidies, offering recommendations for redesigning them to foster sustainability.
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Agricultural Subsidies in India: A critical balancing act
Ranja Sengupta explores the socio-economic impact of agricultural subsidies in India and underscores the need for effective policy adjustments.
Challenges to Fostering Low-Carbon Agriculture Through Public Policies and Support in Brazil
Leila Harfuch, Rodrigo C. A. Lima, and Gustavo Dantas Lobo examine how low-carbon agriculture policies can balance production with conservation for more sustainable agriculture in Brazil.
IISD Trade and Sustainability Review, December 2024
This edition of the IISD Trade and Sustainability Review presents four expert perspectives on how agricultural support and subsidies can promote sustainability in developing and least developed countries.
Optimizing Public Spending on Food and Agriculture
FAO's Marco V. Sánchez highlights the need to repurpose agricultural support and policies to transform food systems in lower-income countries.
Powering the Clean Energy Transition: Net-Zero electricity in Canada
This brief explains how a shift to clean power generation can offer affordable, reliable electricity, benefiting households and businesses alike.
The Responsible Agricultural Investment Tool for Agribusiness and Case Studies
This report summarizes a collaboration to support agribusinesses in complying with principles of responsible investment in agriculture and food systems.
Exploring Innovative Financing Solutions for the Regional Green Infrastructure Network in Metro Vancouver
Exploring sustainable financing options for the Metro Vancouver Regional District Green Infrastructure Network.
The double-standard in investor-state dispute settlements
Countries, especially those in the Global South, have signed investment treaties to lure foreign investors. These treaties often contain investor-state dispute settlement provisions that lead to governments being sued by foreign investors.
Baku Conference Sets New Collective Climate Finance Goal
The Baku Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) delivered what the Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB) describes as “a milestone agreement that will inform climate action for years to come.” Countries set a new collective quantified goal (NCQG) on climate finance. The operationalization of the market-based cooperative implementation of the Paris Agreement (Articles 6.2 and 6.4) was another major outcome. Yet, parties could not reach agreement on a number of issues.