Success Stories
For 30 years, IISD has worked to fulfill a bold commitment to the world: advancing development that balances economic, social and environmental priorities. Here are some ways we make an impact.
Updates to UN Tax Standards Better Protect Revenues for Resource-Rich Countries
Recent revisions to the UN Model Tax Treaty could give resource-rich countries stronger tools to protect revenues from cross-border activities. The changes are the result of years of negotiations and technical work by governments, tax experts, and organizations, including the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), and mark a real step toward making sure that mineral-rich countries capture a fair share of revenues from their natural resources.
Turning Tides: How women are reshaping the fisheries sector in Belize
After years of dedication and advocacy, women are now charting a new course for Belize's small-scale fisheries qith the establishment of Belize’s National Women in Fisheries Association
How a National Organic Strategy is Connecting Malagasy Farming to the World
New initiatives are helping smallholder farmers in Madagascar to achieve the scale and integrity required to get their foot in the door in international organic markets.