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UNIGE-IISD Series on Investment Disputes: The case for an international court of civil justice

A panel discussion will feature Maya Steinitz, whose recent book argues for a court for victims to pursue legal action against multinational corporations responsible for disasters, atrocities and other harms.

Event February 8, 2019

2018 IGF Annual Report

The IGF 2018 annual report dives into our commitment to making sure mining’s benefits are not just shared but leveraged for sustainable development by our 69 member countries.

Report February 8, 2019

Weighing up the Environmental Cooperation Agreement under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

Trade agreements can have important environmental effects. We take a look at what’s old, what’s new and what’s noteworthy in the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement when it comes to the environment.

Brief February 8, 2019

sNAPshot: Colombia’s Progress in Developing a National Monitoring and Evaluation System for Climate Change Adaptation

This NAP Global Network sNAPshot describes the development of the National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for adaptation in Colombia and shares lessons learned and the next steps in the process.

Brief February 7, 2019

As Members Debate WTO Reform, What Lies Ahead for 2019?

The international trade community is returning to action in what promises to be a jam-packed year that could set the stage for an overhaul of the World Trade Organization.

Insight February 6, 2019

How Integrated Vulnerability Assessments Support NAP Processes in the Pacific Region

This briefing note highlights the significance of the integrated vulnerability assessment (IVA) framework to the NAP processes underway in three Pacific island states: Kiribati, Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands.

Report February 6, 2019

Finding a Blockchain-Based Solution to Financing Sustainable Infrastructure

Tokenization of sustainable infrastructure can address some of the fundamental challenges of the asset class.

Policy Analysis February 5, 2019

How Will Cannabis Legalization Affect our Fresh Water?

To understand how a human consumption issue can affect fresh water, we need to consider the connectivity of our planet’s water.

Insight February 4, 2019

IGF Mining Indaba Roundtable Sustainability Forum

Join the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) Monday, February 4, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., for our Mining Indaba Roundtable Sustainability Forum.

Event February 4, 2019

Mineral-rich neighbours increase their appeal to the kind of investors SA wants

Recent overhauls of mining legislation in Namibia, Angola and Zimbabwe could start to attract investment away from SA, as long as SA fails to make its mining code and legislation more competitive.

IISD in the news February 3, 2019

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