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Accelerating Global Action on Climate Adaptation Could Generate USD 7.1 Trillion in Total Net Benefits

A new report published by the Global Center on Adaptation urges policy, business and civil society leaders to take more urgent, innovative and scaled-up action on climate change adaptation in order to prevent widespread economic, environmental and human loss.

Policy Analysis December 19, 2019

Support to Fuel Consumption for Fisheries

This policy brief provides an up-to-date evidence base for WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies by collecting the information available on fuel support to fishing from WTO subsidy notifications, WTO trade policy reviews and the OECD’s Fisheries Support Estimate database.

Brief December 19, 2019

Morneau asked to wrap up fossil fuel subsidy review, as advocates worry phase-out plan is stalling

The prime minister has tasked Finance Minister Bill Morneau to finish a report on a list of federal fossil fuel subsidies, although environmentalists worry that efforts to eventually phase out such measures are hitting roadblocks.

IISD in the news December 18, 2019

Major trends and challenges in the production and consumption of agricultural commodities compliant with voluntary sustainability standards (VSS)

Event December 18, 2019

Gender and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in India: Findings and recommendations

The report examines the impacts of India’s subsidies to cooking gas—and their reform—from a gender perspective. It explores how liquified petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy policies and their reform affect women and girls in low-income households.

Report December 18, 2019

Exploración de los Posibles Impactos de las Reglas de la OMC Sobre Subsidios a la Pesca: El Caso del Camarón en la Costa Oeste de América Latina

Este caso de estudio explora el posible impacto en la pesca de camarón en el Pacífico Oriental Tropical de nuevas reglas sobre los subsidios pesqueros.

Report December 18, 2019

A Long and Winding Road: COP 25 end notes

If there is one word to sum up what turned out to be the longest Conference of Parties (COP) in UNFCCC history, it’s arguably “frustration.” Now that COP 25 has wrapped, it’s worth looking back at what was—and wasn’t—achieved.

Insight December 17, 2019

Global Market Report: Tea

Global demand for tea is growing despite sustainability challenges.

Report December 17, 2019

Quantity and Quality of ESG Reporting: Challenges for growth, financial and societal value

Taking ESG issues seriously delivers greater value for investors and higher performance for firms over the longer term. A meta-review of over 2,000 case studies spanning different sectors and geographies confirms that the correlation between diligent ESG-related business practices and economic performance is empirically well-founded.

Policy Analysis December 16, 2019

Global Economic Governance Through the Lens of Inequality and Sustainable Development: Meeting Report

This meeting report was developed following a one-day workshop held in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 13, 2019, on the subjects of global economic governance, income inequality and sustainable development.

Report December 16, 2019

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