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Bank of Canada commits to probing climate liabilities

The Bank of Canada is committing to investigate and be more transparent about how climate change will affect the country's economy, as scientists warn of extreme weather that could disrupt global trade and damage critical infrastructure.

IISD in the news March 27, 2019

International Trade Agreements Provide Opportunities for Sustainable Procurement

Procurers need to use the flexibility offered by international trade agreements, instead of perceiving them as a barrier to innovative sustainable procurement, according to a new study released by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

IISD in the news March 27, 2019

State Parties in Contract-Based Arbitration: IISD in Washington, DC at the ITA-ASIL Annual Conference

IISD’s Group Director for Economic Law and Policy, Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder, will be a featured speaker during an annual conference in Washington, DC, on March 27 on investment and commercial arbitration

Event March 27, 2019

International trade agreements provide opportunities for sustainable procurement in Canada

International trade agreements are not a barrier to innovative sustainable procurement, but procurers need to use the flexibility offered by these agreements instead of perceiving them as a barrier, according to a new study released today by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

Press release March 26, 2019

Responsible Investment Key for Meeting Food Needs in Southeast Asia, New Guidelines Say

Bangkok, Thailand – A new set of regional guidelines aim to help governments in the ASEAN region Asia avoid negative consequences of private investment in food, agriculture and forestry.

Press release March 26, 2019

Canada's International Trade Obligations: Barrier or opportunity for sustainable public procurement?

This paper explores the extent to which international trade agreements could pose a barrier to sustainable procurement or, conversely, enable sustainability to take a more prominent role in the procurement process.

Report March 26, 2019

ASEAN Guidelines for Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry

These guidelines, adopted by ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry, focus on promoting responsible investment in the region's food, agriculture and forestry sectors.

Guide March 26, 2019

IISD at the World Bank's Land and Poverty Conference

The International Institute for Sustainable Development will be presenting at various sessions at the World Bank's Land and Poverty Conference from March 25 to 29, focusing on different facets of agricultural investment.

Event March 25, 2019

Fisheries Subsidies: Building legal coherence

Reflecting on key issues in the WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations, experts will discuss potential approaches consistent with existing international laws.

Event March 25, 2019

IISD at the Responsible Business Forum on Food & Agriculture 2019

The International Institute for Sustainable Development will be in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 25 to 27, 2019, for the Responsible Business Forum on Food & Agriculture (RBF), which has as its 2019 theme: Innovation in Value Chains for Food and Nutrition Security.

Event March 25, 2019

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