Informal Preparatory Meeting for the 42nd UNCITRAL WGIII Session
This preparatory meeting brought together developing and emerging economies to prepare for the 42nd session of UNCITRAL Working Group III in February, 2022.
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Preview of NAP Trends: A platform analyzing the latest information and trends in National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
NAP Trends is a brand-new platform that makes key information on National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) easily accessible and digestible for the adaptation community! On February 10, join the NAP Global Network’s soft launch of the platform and test your knowledge on NAP themes and key statistics by participating in our NAP Trends quiz.
Developing a Call to Action: Small-scale farmers’ policy priorities
The proposed Food Systems Dialogue aims to create a space for smallholder farmers and their organisations from around the world to share their insights and priorities. The outcomes of this dialogue will help to inform the new policy consensus.
What Does the Global Minimum Tax Deal Mean for Developing Countries?
Just months after the global minimum tax was approved by over 130 countries, the agreement is quickly on its way to becoming a reality. What impact could this have for developing countries and how should they prepare?
Youth Climate Activism: Running a marathon, not a sprint
IISD youth engagement and water policy expert Emily Kroft sat down with climate educator Kristina Hunter to discuss how youth climate activists can prepare for a lasting future in sustainability.
To axe fossil fuel subsidies, Canada needs a new approach: report
Right now, many government policies work against Canada’s best climate, economic and social interests, and to fix this, a new report states we need to address the elephant in the room: fossil fuel subsidies.
Why South Africa should stop spending billions to support fossil fuels
Pollution from fossil fuel use costs South Africans hundreds of billions of rands in public health damage and environmental harm each year, say Chido Muzondo and Richard Bridle.
European Commission's green nod to gas reignites energy transition debate
The European Commission’s decision to allow gas and nuclear power projects to be considered sustainable investments has fuelled debate over the role of the two energy sources in the transition away from coal and gas.
How to Enforce the Polluter-Pays Principle
The simple but compelling idea that the "polluter pays" comes with considerable uncertainties and ambiguities during its use.
Multiple benefits of the Hondsbossche and Pettemer sea dunes
An assessment with the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) showed that the Hondsbossche and Pettemer (H&P) sea dunes outperformed conventional flood protection infrastructure.