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India mulls closing dirtiest coal plants: Why the nation's coal fleet is in dire need of transformation

According to latest reports, India's power ministry is considering a proposal that may see the closure of some of the nation's dirtiest coal plants as policymakers seek to address the climate crisis.

IISD in the news October 7, 2020

Following week of trade discussions, 4 takeaways for LDCs

As 2020 continues its turmoil, the global trade community is continuing to try and adapt, along with everyone else. With the cancellation of the WTO's annual Public Forum, Geneva Trade Week came to fill in the gap.

IISD in the news October 7, 2020

Preparing for the Next Chapter in Trade and Sustainable Development

Sustainable development policy has come a long way in 25 years, but we should not become complacent.

Insight October 7, 2020

Investment Treaty News (ITN), Volume 11, Issue 3, October 2020

Investment Treaty News (ITN) is IISD's flagship journal on investment law and policy.

Newsletter October 7, 2020

The Evolving War on Illegal Wildlife Trade

Wildlife trafficking is causing unprecedented declines in some species and can potentially spread zoonoses, such as the one that causes COVID-19.

Deep Dive October 6, 2020

Making the Trading System Work for the SDGs: Reflections from Amina C. Mohamed

We reached out to the remaining WTO Director-General candidates to ask them a series of questions on how they viewed the WTO’s role in supporting the achievement of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. We invite you to view our first response below, from Ambassador Mohamed, and look forward to your feedback.

Video October 6, 2020

Trading Services for a Circular Economy

This report draws on survey and interviews of firms to identify the services relevant to a circular economy and how they are traded internationally.

Report October 5, 2020

Canada Water Agency: Government hopes to consolidate water data and management

Fresh water is critical to the country’s economy and health. And yet, experts say the country is suffering a drought when it comes to accessing data on water quality and quantity.

IISD in the news October 1, 2020

Better-off Households in Jharkhand, India Benefit Twice as Much from Electricity Subsidies—New Study

Better-off households in Jharkhand receive more than twice the share of government electricity subsidies collected by poor households, as revealed in a survey of over 900 households released today by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Initiative for Sustainable Energy Policy (ISEP).

Press release October 1, 2020

Geneva Trade Week Session: Tackling Fossil Fuel Subsidies for a Greener Future: Is the WTO up to the Task?

Can WTO rules be used or reformed to better address Fossil Fuel Subsidies? Join this Geneva Trade Week session to find out.

Webinar October 1, 2020

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