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After the UK, Spain is Taxing Companies Making Extraordinary Profits. Who's Next?

This tax, commonly known as “windfall tax” or “excess profits tax” tends to be temporary but can also become permanent, depending on the government’s specific policies.

IISD in the news July 14, 2022

Voluntary Local Reviews of Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals

A practical guide and resource list to help Canadian communities report on local progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

Guide July 14, 2022

Blake Cooney

Person July 13, 2022

The looming “water crisis” in Pakistan needs due attention

Traditional security threats faced by Pakistan like extremism, terrorism, energy security, and external threats are largely discussed and debated in the policy circle as well as a political circle in Pakistan. However, non-traditional security threats are not getting due attention. Pakistan is facing numerous non-traditional threats and arguably the biggest threats are water scarcity and climate change.

IISD in the news July 13, 2022

Maintaining Peace While Building Climate Resilience: Lessons from the Central African Republic

Our NAP Global Network team interviews Mariam Amoudou Sidi for insights into how peacebuilding, conflict, and fragility can be integrated into National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, from planning to implementation.

Insight July 12, 2022

Cutting Gas Taxes? There Are Better Ways to Address Affordability and Provide Direct Relief

Cuts have already been far outstripped by Canada's rising gas prices, and people most in need may not own a car. Lower taxes also help fuel companies.

Policy Analysis July 11, 2022

World Population Day Shines a Spotlight on Inequities

July 11 is World Population Day—a day designated annually by the United Nations that should prompt us, in the words of the International Institute for Sustainable Development, to “focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.”

IISD in the news July 11, 2022

Transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy can pose fiscal challenges for India: study

The global transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources could trigger financial challenges for India and major developing countries such as Russia, Brazil and China because of their high dependence on revenues from fossil fuel, according to a study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

IISD in the news July 10, 2022

Angela Picciariello

Person July 8, 2022

IISD Report: Shifting Away from Fossil Fuels Could Lower BRIICS Nations' Revenues

A new report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), titled Boom and Bust: The Fiscal Implications of Fossil Fuel Phase-Out in Six Large Emerging Economies, looks at the potential financial ramifications of phasing out fossil fuels in six emerging economies — Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China, and South Africa (BRIICS). They must begin adjusting their fiscal policies to account for declining fossil fuel use or risk a $278 billion revenue gap by 2030.

IISD in the news July 8, 2022

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