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IISD Annual Report 2023–2024

While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside the spotlight is just as valuable.
Annual Report October 21, 2024

Sustainability rules to impact global trade

Developed countries should consult developing countries in crafting global sustainability rules to prepare these markets for the impact of stringent regulations that may hamper global trade, a United Nations official said at IISD's recent Investment Policy Forum.
IISD in the news October 18, 2024

Geopolitical risks sparking race for natural resources

Countries within Asia, Latin America, among others, should strengthen their investment policies as ongoing geopolitical risks are resulting in a "fierce" competition in the area of trade and access to natural resources such as nickel and lithium deposits, which play a crucial role in energy transition, according to IISD.
IISD in the news October 18, 2024

How Indonesia's Incoming President Can Advance the Transition to Clean Energy

With Prabowo Subianto inaugurated as Indonesia’s President, speculation abounds about the new administration’s commitment to the clean energy transition and climate targets, given Prabowo’s positioning as the “continuity candidate.” The question is, what, exactly, will be continued?
Insight October 18, 2024

Mexico Phosphate Case Shines Light on 3rd-Party Funding

A U.S. deep ocean exploration company's announcement last month that most, if not all, of a $37 million award it won against Mexico would go toward satisfying its obligations to its third-party funder has helped to fuel questions about whether such funding arrangements belong in investor-state arbitration.
IISD in the news October 17, 2024

Global policy-makers meet in Manila for investment forum

The Board of Investments (BOI) and the International Institute for Sustainability Development (IISD) gathered investment negotiators, policymakers and international organizations to exchange innovative ideas toward a sustainable and resilient economy during the 16th Investment Policy Forum (IPF) earlier this month.
IISD in the news October 17, 2024

BoI confident it will exceed P1.6-trillion investment goal

The Board of Investments (BoI) said it expects to breach the P1.6 trillion upper limit of its target range for investment approvals this year due to the volume of big-ticket infrastructure and renewable energy projects, at the Investment Policy Forum in the Philippines on Wednesday.
IISD in the news October 16, 2024