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The world’s greatest challenges don’t always have simple answers. Going beyond the surface is critical when it comes to solving global problems. Our experts know how important it is to look back at history and consider the big picture if we want to find solutions that work.

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The WTO and Fisheries Subsidies: Where are we, exactly?

What are the latest developments in WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations, focusing on marine conservation, community impact, and sustainable fishing practices? Tristan Irschlinger offers a comprehensive overview explaining key aspects of the agreement, ongoing discussions, and what’s at stake for global fishery sustainability.

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November 6, 2024

How to Make Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation Work for Everyone

Effective nature-based solutions (NbS) for adaptation start with integrated climate risk assessments. These take-aways will help practitioners plan for inclusive and sustainable NbS.

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October 15, 2024

Why We Shouldn’t Give Up on the SDGs

The SDG framework may seem out of reach, but it’s the backbone of global cooperation.

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September 20, 2024

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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?

Deep Dive December 14, 2023

How Can Sustainability Standards Do More to Ratchet Up Smallholder Farmers' Incomes?

We need to get better at measuring and sharing the social and environmental costs of producing food and goods so the burden to pay doesn’t fall on smallholder farmers.

Deep Dive December 4, 2023

Why Supporting Food Systems and Protecting Biodiversity Need to Go Hand in Hand

Phasing out or repurposing incentives harmful to biodiversity is critical for sustainable development. What can we learn from existing efforts in the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil?

Deep Dive November 6, 2023

Why the Cost of Carbon Capture and Storage Remains Persistently High

New analysis explores if carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an economically viable solution for emissions reduction in Canada’s oil and gas sector.

Deep Dive September 7, 2023

United We Leave or Divided We Stay? Why it’s time for the EU to speak with one voice regarding the Energy Charter Treaty

After a written procedure that was finalized on Friday July 7, the European Commission formally recommended a coordinated EU withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty. What does this mean for climate action?

Deep Dive July 20, 2023

Gender Equality at the Heart of Recovery: Advocating for Gender-Responsive Procurement in Ukraine

Ukraine is already preparing for reconstruction, which will cost an estimated USD 411 billion and take at least 10 years. The integration of gender considerations into public procurement processes could generate greater inclusivity in a rebuilt Ukraine.

Deep Dive June 28, 2023

Nigeria Must Ensure its Fuel Subsidy Reform Sticks for the Long Term

Nigeria's new president, Bola Tinubu, removed gasoline subsidies right after he was sworn in on May 29, 2023. To find out what this means for Nigeria and how the country can make this reform a success, IISD's Energy Communications expert Aia Brnic talked with fossil fuel subsidy expert Dr. Neil McCulloch.

Deep Dive June 20, 2023

Canada’s Energy Future Must Be Guided by Credible 1.5°C Scenarios

The Canada Energy Regulator has been directed to model the country's energy transition in a way that aligns with the Paris Agreement goal of keeping global warming within 1.5°C. This is a first, and it's a key opportunity to help decision-makers prepare for radically different global energy markets.

Deep Dive June 7, 2023

The Road to Sustainable Transport Infrastructure: Why cost-benefit analyses need to integrate gender

Using a case study in Coimbatore, India, we explore how and why gender considerations should be included in transport infrastructure decisions and the cost-benefit analysis process.

Deep Dive May 22, 2023

The Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement

With over 100 World Trade Organization members pushing to wrap up negotiations for an Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement, what would the actual accord mean for investment governance and sustainable development?

Deep Dive March 3, 2023

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The WTO and Fisheries Subsidies: Where are we, exactly?

How to Make Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation Work for Everyone

Why We Shouldn’t Give Up on the SDGs

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