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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

How to Target Residential Electricity Subsidies in India: Step 2. Evaluating policy options in the State of Jharkhand

Who benefits most from residential electricity subsidies in Jharkhand? We find a low share of benefits going to the poorest and recommend different strategies for state authorities to improve subsidy distribution.

Report October 1, 2020

Next Season | Arts and Climate Change in Costa Rica

The project Next Season – Arts and Climate Change in Costa Rica was created with the objective of bridging the artistic sector and the climate conversation, encouraging the communication of the issue in different ways within civil society.

Project October 1, 2020

Report on the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2020: Japan's Role in Recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic and Achievement of the SDGs

UN officials, the business sector, academia, youth, and international media explore these questions explore how Japan can lead efforts to build back better.

Webinar September 30, 2020

Why does a green recovery in Canada need to be fossil fuel subsidy-free?

Join us for an exploration of how fossil fuel subsidy reform can contribute to Canada’s COVID-19 recovery, climate target achievements, and more.

Webinar September 30, 2020

IISD at New Advances for Sustainable Contaminated Lands Management

The workshop will bring together local British Columbia and international speakers to facilitate diverse and wide-ranging sharing of knowledge and best practices.

Webinar September 30, 2020

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