IISD Next is a global initiative that empowers thousands of young people to meaningfully engage in sustainable development policy. Here are just three of their stories.
Moving “beyond GDP” talks are usually technical. At the year’s biggest finance for development conference, FfD4, the arguments turned political and moral.
IISD Senior Associate Aaron Cosbey writes that Canada's resources and expertise position the country to be a leading exporter of new goods and services, with credible potential to meet increasing global demand for low-carbon iron and steel, carbon fibre, or geothermal energy.
Using a secretive arbitration system, multinational companies could bankrupt Honduras, one of the poorest countries in the world. A recent advisory opinion from a human-rights court calls for an overhaul.
Especially designed for journalists but open to all, the webinar will offer tools and expert advice on connecting global data and reporting around the SDGs with the daily news cycle.
Drawing on new IISD research, this webinar provides evidence-based analysis to identify priorities and practical pathways towards an effective United Nations Framework Convention. The session features a panel discussion examining the key challenges and opportunities associated with implementation, with a particular focus on assessing the feasibility of current proposals and translating them into actionable strategies.