At least eight ISDS cases have been brought against the Ukrainian government since 2022, a Land and Climate investigation has found. IISD's Nathalie Bernasconi argued that ISDS claims brought by oligarchs constitute “a misuse of treaties.”
The dramatic takeover of Venezuela and its oil industry is sparking more talk of pipelines and a fossil fuel bonanza in Canada. But climate experts, economists and others say don’t bet on it. IISD's Philip Gass weighs in.
Emerging markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, are showing promising growth trajectories in consumption of sustainable-certified agricultural commodities, driven by increased environmental awareness, rising incomes and urbanization, according to IISD expert Erika Luna.
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas are reaching record-high levels, while Ottawa seeks to expand Canada's modest LNG output in the quest to rank among the top six countries globally within five years.