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Online Tariffs? What the end of the e-commerce moratorium means for digital trade

Cedric Amon and Pascal Krummenacher shed light on the potential consequences of the WTO's decision not to renew the moratorium on the imposition of customs duties on electronic transmissions.

Policy Analysis October 30, 2024

WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions

Rashid S. Kaukab explores developing countries' views on the WTO's decision not to renew the moratorium on the imposition of customs duties on electronic transmissions.

Policy Analysis October 30, 2024

The Chemical Analysis of Fresh Water (Third Edition)

This publication describes the protocols used in the IISD Experimental Lakes Area Analytical Service Laboratory for the measurement of chemical constituents in freshwater samples.

Guide October 30, 2024

COP 16 | The Value of Nature-Based Solutions for Cultivating Resilient Food Systems

This event, as part of the GEF Pavilion at CBD COP16 in Cali, Colombia, will focus on agroforestry as a powerful tool for enhancing biodiversity, improving climate resilience, securing rural livelihoods, safeguarding food and nutrition, and mitigating water scarcity.

Conference October 29, 2024

Flood and Drought: Natural infrastructure as a dual defense

This webinar brings together experts to build momentum around natural infrastructure to help with not only flood, but drought, too. We will discuss how drought and flood are anticipated to impact the Canadian Prairies in the future and share examples of natural infrastructure in practice, wrapping up with discussion and audience questions.

Webinar October 29, 2024

Beyond the Energy Charter Treaty: job half done?

Prominent signatories are disentangling themselves from the ECT, but there is lots more work to be done.

IISD in the news October 29, 2024

How Can World Trade Organization Rules and Flexibilities Promote Food Security in Least Developed Countries?

Least developed countries (LDCs) need more investment in agriculture to increase their agricultural productivity and promote their food security. Existing World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and flexibilities on agricultural domestic support can help. New WTO rules and flexibilities can also help LDCs attract more private investment to increase their agricultural productivity and promote their food security.

Brief October 29, 2024

At last, a Canada Water Agency—with plenty to do

The Government of Canada officially announced last week that the new Canada Water Agency would be established as a standalone entity and will be housed—proudly—in the capital of Manitoba. The Canada Water Agency has been sorely needed for a long time in this country, writes IISD-ELA's Pauline Gerrard.

IISD in the news October 28, 2024

Indonesia needs to strengthen energy transition policy for self-sufficiency: Experts

Indonesia's dependency on fossil energy that is decline in production will threaten the energy self-sufficiency target that the government needs to determine a policy and regulation that encourage investment in renewable energy, experts have suggested.

IISD in the news October 28, 2024

Adding Fuel to the Fire: How export restrictions can exacerbate climate change’s impacts on global food security

Higher temperatures will likely reduce agricultural yields and production in most countries, raising global food prices and worsening food security. Avoiding export restrictions is crucial.

Policy Analysis October 28, 2024

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