Harnessing the Flow of Data: Fintech opportunities for ecosystem management
This report explores how new technologies—like big data, the Internet of things, blockchain and artificial intelligence—can support smarter ecosystem management.
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IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Namibia
An assessment of Namibia's mining law and policies, conducted by the IGF at the request of the Government of Namibia and in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Leveraging Sustainable Markets for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development
IISD launched the Leveraging Sustainable Markets for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development project, facilitating poverty reduction among marginalized commodity producers by enabling more strategic and proactive entry into value-added sustainable markets for less-developed countries.
Webinar: Financing soil remediation projects: experiences from China and the world
This webinar will offer interested audience an opportunity to discuss the relevance, opportunities and risks of exploring innovative models and instruments to financing soil remediation projects.
International Conference on Artisanal and Small-scale Mining & Quarrying
The IGF is proud to be a supporting partner of the International Conference on Artisanal and Small-scale Mining & Quarrying (ASM18) taking place September 11–13, in Livingstone, Zambia. The IGF is hosting the workshop on women in artisanal and small-scale mining, an integrated feature of the conference’s parallel sessions.
State of Sustainability Initiatives Review: Standards and the Extractive Economy
This report examines voluntary sustainability initiatives (VSIs), and their aim to promote sustainable production practices in the mining sector.
Cleaning up Toxic Soils in China: A trillion-dollar question
In its latest effort to address environmental problems, China has adopted its first soil pollution law. However, how to finance the remediation of the damage already done remains a big question.
Correcting years of wrong calculation of energy cost
For years Indonesia has wrongly concluded coal energy is cheaper than renewable energy such as wind and solar energy, IISD expert Lucky Lontoh shares with media.
Experimental Lakes Area receives matching donation of up to $1M
Mike Paterson, Gail Asper and family have announced they will be making a matching, dollar-for-dollar donation of up to $1 million to the International Institute for Sustainable Development's Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario, Canada.
Alignment to Advance Climate-Resilient Development: Overview Brief 1 Introduction to Alignment
This is the first in a series of briefs focusing on alignment of country efforts under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.