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Milestone Reached as WTO Global Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Enters Into Force

The WTO’s first-ever legally binding agreement on subsidies will enter into force on September 15, 2025—a historic achievement in tackling harmful subsidies at a global scale and advancing ocean sustainability.

Statement September 9, 2025

Mark Halle talks tough politics of subsidy reform

Twenty years ago, Mark Halle and his team launched the Global Subsidies Initiative to help governments reform harmful government support measures. In a new interview, Mark explains what has changed and how countries can advance subsidy reform.

Explainer September 8, 2025

Environmental groups, LNG advocates conflict over natural gas demand as Major Projects Office launches

The recent launch of the Liberals' Major Projects Office is drawing polarizing responses from the fossil fuel sector—which applauds the initiative as a positive step—and environmental groups that are concerned that ramping up certain energy projects, such as liquefied natural gas, would move Canada in the wrong direction.

IISD in the news September 8, 2025

SUNCASA at the Africa Climate Summit

The second edition of the African Climate Summit will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 8 to 10, 2025. The SUNCASA project will be featured in panels and side events dedicated to climate finance, green infrastructure, and gender equality and social inclusion.

Conference September 8, 2025

The European Union’s Public Procurement Directive review explained

This article explains how mandatory sustainability criteria in the EU’s procurement directive could cut emissions and deliver better value for taxpayers in Europe.

Explainer September 5, 2025

Without Land Justice and Social Equity, Carbon Markets Will Fail

Securing land rights and ensuring social equity are crucial for the success of carbon markets and effective climate action.

Deep Dive September 3, 2025

Enhancing Sustainable Investment Flows in Africa: Opportunities and challenges of investment facilitation through international agreements

IISD and UN Trade and Development are organizing a webinar for African investment policy-makers to examine how investment facilitation can boost sustainable investment across the continent. The discussion will focus on how to effectively leverage the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Investment and the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement to achieve this goal.

Webinar September 3, 2025

Netherlands Inventory 2024

This national inventory provides details on 2024 fossil fuel subsidies by the Government of the Netherlands.

Initiatives September 3, 2025

Support for the Implementation of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies: Briefing session for Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa member states

Session to support COMESA member states in their reflection and preparation for the ratification and implementation of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.

Workshop September 2, 2025

Securing Land Rights and Social Equity in Pursuit of Net-Zero

Land rights, responsible investment, and community-led action must shape Africa’s climate agenda on the road to COP 30.

Webinar August 28, 2025

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