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Rethinking approaches to industrial policy for a net-zero future

Green industrial policy—government efforts to boost low-carbon, environmentally sustainable production and technologies—is now at the heart of major debates on development, trade, and climate.

Deep Dive September 15, 2025

IISD Strategic Plan 2025–2030

IISD's Strategic Plan 2025–2030 is a roadmap that will guide our organization as we solve today's greatest sustainable development challenges in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.

Guide September 15, 2025

Carney wants to fast-track LNG expansion in B.C., but can Canadian natural gas compete globally?

When Prime Minister Mark Carney included a liquefied natural gas project on his list of the first five "major projects" his government would help fast-track, it wasn't just opponents of the fossil fuel industry that raised their eyebrows. Energy policy analysts have raised doubts about the decision and say the important question to ask is what has stopped phase two of LNG Canada moving forward.

IISD in the news September 13, 2025

Nature That Works

This publication shows how natural infrastructure can contribute to meeting water management needs, while also providing social, economic, and environmental benefits.

Report September 11, 2025

Ana Paula Santos

Person September 10, 2025

Africa Climate Summit | Rethinking Fiscal Incentives for a Just Energy Transition

Join our side event to the African Climate Summit on September 9, 2025 to discuss how countries can align their fiscal frameworks to support Africa's just transition.

Conference September 9, 2025

Milestone Reached as WTO Global Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Enters Into Force

The WTO’s first-ever legally binding agreement on subsidies will enter into force on September 15, 2025—a historic achievement in tackling harmful subsidies at a global scale and advancing ocean sustainability.

Statement September 9, 2025

Mark Halle talks tough politics of subsidy reform

Twenty years ago, Mark Halle and his team launched the Global Subsidies Initiative to help governments reform harmful government support measures. In a new interview, Mark explains what has changed and how countries can advance subsidy reform.

Explainer September 8, 2025

Environmental groups, LNG advocates conflict over natural gas demand as Major Projects Office launches

The recent launch of the Liberals' Major Projects Office is drawing polarizing responses from the fossil fuel sector—which applauds the initiative as a positive step—and environmental groups that are concerned that ramping up certain energy projects, such as liquefied natural gas, would move Canada in the wrong direction.

IISD in the news September 8, 2025

SUNCASA at the Africa Climate Summit

The second edition of the African Climate Summit will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 8 to 10, 2025. The SUNCASA project will be featured in panels and side events dedicated to climate finance, green infrastructure, and gender equality and social inclusion.

Conference September 8, 2025

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