IISD helps governments and standard-setting bodies to develop and implement policies that advance sustainable commodity production—without leaving anyone behind.
Providing the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to break down barriers preventing small-scale producers and businesses from accessing sustainability markets.
The UNIDROIT-ICC draft Instrument on International Investment Contracts is open for consultation, presenting a critical moment to embed sustainability.
The IISD Trade & Climate Tracker maps how recent trade and economic agreements tackle the green transition, providing the first global overview of how climate cooperation appears in the newest generation of trade deals.
A practical framework to help states and distribution companies plan and scale grid-connected distributed renewable energy in rural India that supports India’s clean energy goals.
New research finds solar-based distributed renewable energy systems can generate electricity in rural India at a lower cost than conventional grid supply. Careful planning of local demand, storage, grid conditions, financing, and long-term operations is key to unlock these savings.