We must study marijuana's impact on the environment before it's too late
The focus on human health with Canada’s legalization has highlighted the lack of discussion on the potential effects on freshwater supplies.
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Freshwater Lakes’ Pollution Problems Go Beyond Plastics
Focusing solely on plastic pollution ignores the myriad problems — from algae to pollution — that plague our lakes
Supporting Global Adaptation Action: NAP Global Network 2017-18 Progress Report
This progress report focuses on the NAP Global Network's activities from November 2017 to November 2018. It also provides an update on the Network’s overall progress.
[ES/EN] Workshop on International Investment Agreements, Investor–State Arbitration and Strategic Negotiations on Investment
Organized for officials of the Government of Bolivia, the workshop will address specific issues of the current international investment protection regime, in accordance with the requirements and needs of the Bolivian State.
IISD at the UN Climate Change Conference
IISD will be hosting and participating in several events and providing daily updates on the UN Climate Change Conference through our Reporting Services.
COP24 Side Event – Alignment to Advance Climate-Resilient Development: Linking NAPs and NDCs
The goal of this COP24 event is to enhance understanding and the benefits of alignment and explore how countries can get started on aligning different policy processes, specifically NAPs and NDCs.
Contract Farming: Challenges and a new tool for success
IISD and FAO have developed a Model Agreement for Responsible Contract Farming to help farmers and responsible buyers address the shortcomings of contract farming.
Subsidy Swap: Reducing fossil fuel subsidies through energy efficiency and renewable energy in Zambia
This report examines the potential of subsidy reform to improve cost recovery in the electricity sector and promote clean energy and energy efficiency in Zambia.
Floating Treatment Wetlands: Keeping our fresh water clean and healthy
We explain how, where and why floating treatment wetlands can be used to keep freshwater bodies clean around the world.
Ten Years of G20 Summits: Hopes and failures
Does the G20 have anything to offer in a world of conflict and confusion?