This report explores how to transition to renewable energy systems without compromising the health of land, the functioning of ecosystems, and the livelihoods of local people.
A hybrid workshop to support Commonwealth small states in making informed decisions regarding the ratification and implementation of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever.
A joint report between the UN Environment Programme and the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development maps over 100 sustainability standards and initiatives operating across value chains.
In this year’s Leaders’ Declaration, the G20 failed to restate their commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, yet countries still have credible platforms to move forward collectively.
The Experimental Lakes Area has been transformed ever since IISD saved it from imminent closure. But, don’t just take our word for it. Here are five stories from people who have seen, firsthand, the impact of IISD-ELA over the last decade.
The 194 countries still taking part in UN climate negotiations reaffirmed the Paris Agreement following the U.S. withdrawal, even if they agreed on little else.
"Many importing countries are shifting away from expensive, imported LNG and towards cheaper, more reliable renewables," says IISD's Steven Haig. "So when it comes to the economic benefits of LNG, Canada is late to the party, and the party's almost over."