Workshop on Negotiating Bilateral Investment Treaties: Burkina Faso
IISD workshop for Burkina Faso government officials on negotiating bilateral investment treaties.
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Countries risk 'paying polluters' billions to regulate for climate: UN expert
An "explosion" of multibillion-dollar claims by fossil fuel and extractive firms through shadowy investment tribunals is blocking action on climate and nature, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and Environment has warned, with developing nations increasingly targeted.
Bad Deals on Gas Developments Increase Economic Risk for Mozambique
The development of major gas deposits off the coast of Mozambique in East Africa could fail to boost the country’s economy as predicted, with future demand from European markets far from guaranteed, new research reveals.
Will International Carbon Markets Finally Deliver?
Can the public international carbon market—detailed in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement—finally deliver for climate and nature?
Introductory Workshop on International Investment Law: Algeria
An introductory workshop on international investment law for Algerian government officials.
'Car without wheels': Adaptation playbook lacks finance target
Governments at the COP 28 climate talks in Dubai have agreed on a playbook for adapting to climate change in areas like health, protecting nature and food and water security. But while wealthy countries celebrated the agreement, developing and particularly African countries denounced the absence of a target to provide financial and other forms of support.
IISD Experts on COP 28 Outcome
The most significant set of decisions since the Paris Agreement is stirring mixed feelings around the world. Our experts unpack the results of this year's UN Climate Change Conference—and what happens now.
Navigating Decisions: The risks to Mozambique from liquified natural gas export projects
A brief highlighting that the multiple risks with LNG export projects in Mozambique undermine their expected contribution to economic development.
Even if COP28 fails, it has changed the conversation on fossil fuels
Countries at the COP28 climate summit are still struggling to reach a deal on phasing out fossil fuels, but even having discussions on an end to the main cause of global warming is huge progress, say campaigners and researchers.
Sustainable Jobs Bill Inches Along Its Legislative Journey
After surviving a House of Commons filibuster by the Opposition Conservatives, Canada's green transition jobs bill has made its way back to the House of Commons for another vote.