Is the Iran war the trigger for the decline of the west’s food system?
Dependence on imports, fertilisers and gas have left the agrifood value chain vulnerable to geopolitical and energy shocks.
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Batteries are booming, so why is SA betting on gas?
'Anchor demand' logic driving gas expansion lacks public scrutiny and transparency, writes IISD's Richard Halsey.
New partnerships to strengthen the reliability of palm oil sustainability claims
IISD is partnering with Malaysia’s national palm oil certification scheme to strengthen the reliability and visibility of its sustainability claims to markets, regulators, and consumers.
Federal government to integrate peacebuilding into climate adaptation plan
The federal government says it is integrating conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into the national adaptation plan (NAP) to address climate vulnerabilities linked to insecurity across the country.
Industrial Policy Roundtable on Battery Value Chains
A high-level roundtable to discuss how industrial policies in the electric vehicle battery value chain are shaping trade, investment, and development.
Nigeria Hosts Global Talks On Climate, Rising Insecurity
Nigeria has convened regional and international stakeholders in Abuja to confront the growing convergence between climate change and insecurity, with top government officials and global experts warning that failure to integrate peacebuilding into climate adaptation could deepen fragility across vulnerable countries.
Unpacking National Investment Laws: Dispute settlement
Join IISD and UNCTAD for a webinar on May 7 as we explore key findings and recommendations from two recent publications on national investment laws and their investor–state dispute settlement provisions. A panel of experts will discuss the risks posed by dispute settlement provisions in investment laws, emerging good practices, and the urgent need for coherence between domestic legal frameworks and international treaty reform efforts.
Measuring Indonesia’s Energy Security in the Energy Transition: Policy directions and strategic investment
Organized by IISD and Pertamina University, this focus group discussion explored Indonesia’s energy security priorities and challenges within the context of the energy transition.
Decoding the Belt and Road Initiative’s Legal Architecture
This article unpacks the Belt and Road Initiative's legal architecture—covering hard law (such as treaties and contracts), soft law (such as memoranda of understanding), and the unique role of China's state-owned enterprises—and sets out recommendations for host country policy-makers on how to navigate this hybrid legal environment.
India’s State Energy Firms can Boost Energy Security by Progressively Shifting Over INR 2 Trillion Per Year From Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy
New research finds India’s nine state-owned energy companies could progressively redirect a significant share of their over INR 2 trillion annual capital expenditure toward clean and reliable energy, strengthening energy security while accelerating the low-carbon transition.