Our Topics
IISD's work covers a broad sweep of strategies, tools and policy advice needed to respond effectively to today's environmental, economic and social challenges.
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Measurement and Assessment
Effective sustainable development strategies and adaptive management require robust monitoring and assessment planning.
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Mining
IISD's mining work optimizes the benefits of mining to achieve poverty reduction, inclusive growth, social development and environmental stewardship through the development of laws and policies.
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Public Procurement and Infrastructure Finance
Governments spend between 12 and 30 per cent of their GDP buying goods, services and infrastructure. IISD helps policy makers and public procurers realize value-for-money across the life cycle of an asset to benefit industrial competitiveness, innovation and technology transfer.
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Standards
Working with the private sector, civil society and governments to cultivate best practice, innovation and market growth related to sustainability standards.
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Subsidies
Leading the effort to reform subsidies that hold us back from sustainable development.
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Sustainable Development
The concept of sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Learn more about the topic of sustainable development from IISD's experts and the work being done.
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Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals are a global roadmap to end poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change. Discover how IISD research, analysis and knowledge products relate to one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Sustainable Electricity Systems
To ensure sustainable energy supplies, countries assess green and brown investments across their economic, environmental and social outcomes. Fiscal policy reform, coal phase-outs and a just transition for workers and economies are integral to a sustainable energy pathway.
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Sustainable Infrastructure
Roads, buildings, energy and water infrastructure must be sustainable if the world is to meet global goals and targets and tackle climate change.
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