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IISD’s Best of 2025: Articles
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re revisiting our most-read articles of the year.
IISD’s Best of 2025: Publications
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re revisiting our most downloaded publications of the year.
How Biophysical Monitoring Turns Data into Action for Nature-Based Solutions
Rigorous and consistent data analysis provides the feedback needed to refine strategies, attract investment, and strengthen natural infrastructure that delivers multiple social, environmental, and economic benefits.
How G20 Nations can Make Progress After Group Stalls on Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform
In this year’s Leaders’ Declaration, the G20 failed to restate their commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, yet countries still have credible platforms to move forward collectively.
COP 30 Outcome
Belém left the world divided but spurred momentum on key issues that will continue beyond the conference.
What NDCs 3.0 Are (and Aren’t) Saying About Fossil Fuel Production: COP 30 update
While new nationally determined contributions increasingly refer to fossil fuel production and just transition, the majority of fossil fuel-producing countries still avoid committing to actual reductions in production, focusing instead on reducing emissions from extraction and transportation processes.
What’s at Stake for Transition Away from Fossil Fuels at COP 30
At the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30), countries should advance the transition away from fossil fuels by shifting public financial flows, raising ambition in their nationally determined contributions, and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition.
Redirecting agricultural subsidies is crucial for promoting healthy soils
Healthy soils are key for sustainable food systems and climate resilience, with Claire McConnell arguing for the need to redirect agricultural subsidies from harmful chemical inputs to regenerative practices
Biodiversity Credits in Canada: Why trust, clear rules, and Indigenous leadership are critical
Canada has a chance to design a credible, Indigenous-led biodiversity credit market, but only if integrity and rights come before market expansion.
What We Should Be Talking About When We Talk About World Trade Organization Reform
The World Trade Organization is under enormous pressure as the global order becomes multipolar. How has the system evolved so far—and how does its reform agenda offer a chance to rethink global trade.