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Trade wars: what implications for agriculture in Africa and other world regions?

This event, being organized jointly by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), focused on the implications of trade tensions in major economies on the agricultural sectors of other countries.

Workshop October 10, 2019

WTO urges quick ban on harmful fisheries subsidies

The World Trade Organization on Tuesday called for countries to speed up talks aimed at hammering out an agreement on banning harmful fisheries subsidies. "It is clear today that the harm done by many fisheries subsidies cannot continue," WTO chief Roberto Azevedo told a conference in Geneva.

IISD in the news October 8, 2019

Monthly Review: (In)valuable ecosystems

We are piloting a monthly review of articles that will provide a deep dive into the previous month's content. Here is our first edition

Policy Analysis October 8, 2019

IISD at the WTO Public Forum 2019

This year, IISD will be taking part in various sessions at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Public Forum, an annual event that brings together the international trade policy community to discuss new and emerging trends, ongoing negotiations at the WTO and elsewhere, and much more.

Event October 8, 2019

New Tech, New Deal: Technology Impacts Review

This review surveys new mining technologies and their impacts, in particular on labour. It asks how they will affect the relationship between mining companies and their host communities and host countries.

Report October 8, 2019

Fewer children, fewer climate risks? Niger ponders a controversial option

Climate change has meant Niger has seen a swift rise in temperatures and less abundant water flows in rivers, in addition to more intense droughts and floods. That is a growing threat to food and water supplies - and the pressures heighten as the nation’s population booms, with each woman having on average 7.6 children.

IISD in the news October 7, 2019

15th IGF Annual General Meeting

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF) is hosting their Annual General Meeting (AGM) October 7 to 11, 2019, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Event October 7, 2019

Crowding in Domestic Investors into Financing Sustainable Development

This event, being held on Monday, October 7, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CEST at the Palais des Nations in Room XII, will be devoted to the issue of how to "crowd in" domestic investors to finance sustainable infrastructure.

Event October 7, 2019

The Subsidy Swap: Mobilizing Public Capital to Drive a Renewable Revolution

Financial commitments to achieve universal access to electricity are still falling far short of what is required to meet global energy goals by 2030.

Event October 7, 2019

Investment Treaties in Singapore: Lessons about the design of the investment regime

This session of the UNIGE-IISD Speaker Series on Investment Disputes will look at Singapore's experience with investment treaties, examining questions such as what impact these treaties have on good governance, economic competitiveness and other areas.

Event October 4, 2019

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