The Tyranny of the Landlocked
Yana Popkostova outlines how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the need for Central Asia and Europe to build resilience through connectivity, infrastructure, and trusted partnerships.
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IISD Trade and Sustainability Review, July 2026
This edition of the Trade and Sustainability Review explores the impacts of the Strait of Hormuz closure from its initial onset through the end of May, drawing lessons from sectors and regions to navigate future energy shocks and trade disruptions.
How the Iran War Has Affected the Economic Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean
Enrique Millán-Mejía and Ignacio Albe examine the economic implications of the war in Iran across Latin America and the Caribbean, and where opportunities for investment in domestic energy and renewables could help countries build long-term resilience.
Removing a Fossil Fuel Subsidy Is a Means, Not an End—The transition is the point
COFFIS is an international coalition working to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. Kim Solberg, part of the team that founded COFFIS, sits down to explain what made it possible—and why, in her view, a subsidy can only be removed as part of the wider transition it's meant to serve.
UNCCD COP 17 Media Briefing by Earth Negotiations Bulletin
Earth Negotiations Bulletin will provide an "on background" media briefing on key issues to watch at UNCCD COP 17 in Mongolia.
July 2026 | Carbon Minefields Oil and Gas Exploration Monitor
Last month, global awarded oil and gas exploration acreage stood at around 354,000 square kilometres, a territory that’s roughly the size of Germany.
The State of Border Carbon Adjustments 2026
This report summarizes the main developments in the border carbon adjustment space, both at the national and multilateral levels.
Industrial Policy for the Battery Age
Analysis of industrial policy, trade, and sustainability in electric vehicle battery value chains across emerging economies.
A Turning Point for Digital Trade Policy
A report on the expiry of the World Trade Organization e-commerce moratorium at the Fourteenth Ministerial Conference, the unresolved questions of scope and definition, and what the emerging landscape of customs duties commitments means for developing economies.
Updates to UN Tax Standards Better Protect Revenues for Resource-Rich Countries
Recent revisions to the UN Model Tax Treaty could give resource-rich countries stronger tools to protect revenues from cross-border activities. The changes are the result of years of negotiations and technical work by governments, tax experts, and organizations, including the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), and mark a real step toward making sure that mineral-rich countries capture a fair share of revenues from their natural resources.