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FfD4 Countdown: Vulnerable countries need access to sufficient climate finance, but it must also be tailored to their needs

The 4th Financing for Development Conference, scheduled for July 2025, presents a critical opportunity to advance climate financing for developing countries, taking into account their unique needs, circumstances, and capacities.

Insight May 23, 2025

Funding the Future: Enabling natural infrastructure through federal programs

IISD's Funding the Future webinar highlights how federal programs can better support nature-based solutions—and why doing so matters now more than ever.

Webinar May 22, 2025

The race to adapt ancient wild rice practices in a changing environment

IISD's Vince Palace talks about IISD Experimental Lakes Area's efforts to grow wild rice in different environments.

IISD in the news May 22, 2025

Legally Sound Oil and Gas Phase-Outs

To combat climate change, the world needs to start phasing out fossil fuel production. But what if investors sue? Investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) claims allow fossil fuel companies to sue governments over phase-out policies, presenting a barrier to climate action. A recent IISD report offers guidance on how to approach fossil fuel phase-outs amid ISDS risks.

Policy Analysis May 22, 2025

Why Linking EU and UK Emissions Trading Systems Is a Win–Win

Linking the EU and UK carbon markets will cut costs, boost trade, and strengthen climate goals—delivering economic and environmental benefits.

Insight May 22, 2025

Hybrid Infrastructure for Urban Flood Risk and Climate-Related Hazard Management in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

Assessing flood resilience interventions in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, and their economic, social, and environmental benefits.

Report May 22, 2025

Building Climate Resilience Through Protected Areas

IISD hosted this webinar in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to unpack what protected areas are, the benefits they offer for both people and nature, and why they are a vital part of climate adaptation. The webinar also showcased real-world examples of how nature-based solutions, local community engagement, and climate adaptation efforts can work together to build more resilient ecosystems and livelihoods.

Webinar May 21, 2025

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