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WTO urges quick ban on harmful fisheries subsidies

The World Trade Organization on Tuesday called for countries to speed up talks aimed at hammering out an agreement on banning harmful fisheries subsidies. "It is clear today that the harm done by many fisheries subsidies cannot continue," WTO chief Roberto Azevedo told a conference in Geneva.

IISD in the news October 8, 2019

Monthly Review: (In)valuable ecosystems

We are piloting a monthly review of articles that will provide a deep dive into the previous month's content. Here is our first edition
Policy Analysis October 8, 2019

IISD at the WTO Public Forum 2019

This year, IISD will be taking part in various sessions at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Public Forum, an annual event that brings together the international trade policy community to discuss new and emerging trends, ongoing negotiations at the WTO and elsewhere, and much more.
Event October 8, 2019

New Tech, New Deal: Technology Impacts Review

This review surveys new mining technologies and their impacts, in particular on labour. It asks how they will affect the relationship between mining companies and their host communities and host countries.
Report October 8, 2019

Fewer children, fewer climate risks? Niger ponders a controversial option

Climate change has meant Niger has seen a swift rise in temperatures and less abundant water flows in rivers, in addition to more intense droughts and floods. That is a growing threat to food and water supplies - and the pressures heighten as the nation’s population booms, with each woman having on average 7.6 children.

IISD in the news October 7, 2019

15th IGF Annual General Meeting

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF) is hosting their Annual General Meeting (AGM) October 7 to 11, 2019, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Event October 7, 2019