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[EN/FR] Training Workshop on Investment Treaties: Gabon / Atelier national de formation sur les traités d'investissement : Gabon

This training is designed for representatives from the Government of Gabon, specifically those who are involved in developing, negotiating or implementing investment treaties, as well as those that are engaged in investment promotion.

Event July 23, 2019

Is EU-akkoord Bolsonaro-bestendig?

Het handelsakkoord tussen EU en Mercosur bindt Brazilië aan de klimaatafspraken van ‘Parijs’. Maar in de praktijk heeft president Bolsonaro lak aan milieuzorg.

IISD in the news July 22, 2019

Sustainability and Voluntary Certification in the Rwandan Coffee Sector

IISD co-facilitated a workshop on voluntary sustainability standards in Rwanda's coffee sector February 28, 2019.

Report July 19, 2019

Sustainability and Voluntary Certification in the Kenyan Tea Sector

IISD convened key representatives from all segments of the Kenyan tea value chain for a multistakeholder meeting of the sector, held on March 6, 2019, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Report July 19, 2019

Plastic Waste in Canada: A daunting economic and environmental threat or an opportunity for sustainable public procurement?

This commentary explores how sustainable public procurement can play a crucial role in advancing environmental and economic sustainable development in Canada's waste sector.

Policy Analysis July 18, 2019

Learning from Experience: How an African parliamentarians' network is looking to mainstream gender considerations into agriculture

The challenges to women’s participation in agricultural production and economic opportunities are often deeply nuanced and specific to their regional, national and local contexts. This is the first part of a series covering ECOWAS network meetings on gender considerations in agriculture.

Insight July 18, 2019

10 boats entering B.C. since April found with invasive mussels

The Okanagan Water Board is renewing its call to the province to implement stronger inspection programs for boats coming into B.C., after discovering that between April 1 and July 5, there were 10 vessels intercepted carrying invasive zebra mussels.

IISD in the news July 18, 2019

Think Tank Awards 2019—the winners!

In a fractious new world, think tanks are more important than ever. But who is producing the best research? We announced our winners in parliament's Churchill Room on 17th July.

IISD in the news July 18, 2019

For a Green Future, Africa Looks to Climate Bonds

Sustainable climate finance is working to combat climate change in developing regions around the world. Crucially, Green-, Social- and Sustainability Bonds serve as an attractive option for investors. These bonds are similar to conventional bonds but the proceeds go towards projects with positive environmental or social outcomes. Sustainability bonds combine environmental and social outcomes.

Policy Analysis July 17, 2019

"Sustainability Looks Different Wherever You Are": Coffee production practices in a risky landscape

The coffee sector indeed appears to be in its heyday, but what do consumption and production trends tell us of its long-term sustainability?

Policy Analysis July 17, 2019

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In a fractious new world, think tanks are more important than ever. But who is producing the best research? We announced our winners in parliament's Churchill Room on 17th July.