IISD's Best of 2024: Publications
As 2024 draws to a close, we revisit our most downloaded IISD publications of the year.
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Nations Are Exiting a Secretive System That Protects Corporations—One Country's Story Shows How Hard That Can Be
Bolivia was the first nation to begin leaving a legal system that allows foreign companies to sue governments behind closed doors. Now, other countries are following.
Costly modules drag India's solar deployment
The higher cost module in India has slowed down the country's deployment of solar energy projects between 2024 and 2026, according to IISD.
India's offshore wind faces 12-year wait for grid parity
Amidst offshore wind opportunities in India, a study by IISD showed that it may take at least 12 years to reach grid parity.
Developed countries spent more on fossil fuel subsidies in 2023 than new climate finance package
An analysis by IISD showed that government support for fossil fuels reached at least USD 1.5 trillion in 2023, the second-highest annual total on record, after 2022 when the Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global fossil fuel price crisis.
Why Does Debt Matter for Sustainable Development and Climate Action?
Anahí Wiedenbrüg discusses how effective debt management can help developing countries achieve climate action and SDG goals while minimizing financial risks.
Could tariffs fight climate change?
Canada and the U.S. are among those discussing carbon tariffs or carbon border adjustments as a way to protect local industry and achieve climate goals at the same time. But do they work? Where are they being implemented? And what will that do to trade and the cost of living?
Nine Wins for Sustainable Development in 2024
Looking back on 2024, let’s take a moment to pause and appreciate the positive milestones of the year. Join us in celebrating the small and big wins for global sustainability.
Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of a Small-Scale Tree Planting Initiative in Côte d'Ivoire
This report analyzes the social, economic, and environmental outcomes of a small-scale tree planting initiative at schools in Côte d'Ivoire.
Toward a Coherent, Transformative Approach to Financing Sustainable Development, Climate, and Nature
Four key proposals for the Fourth Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) to create an integrated, equitable approach to financing climate, nature, and development goals.