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Ethnographic Research as a Tool for More Inclusive Just Transition Policies
This report explores how ethnographic methods can build trust and inclusion in South Africa's just energy transition.
Combatting Greenwashing
India's greenwashing rules boost responsible business, build consumer trust, and help firms meet rising transparency and sustainability standards.
From Commitment to Implementation
Practical guidance to help governments design and implement fossil fuel subsidy phase-out plans.
Non-Metallic Mining
This report analyzes the economics of non-metallic mining and makes recommendations on how governments can tax the industry.
Simpler and More Sustainable
This brief outlines challenges and case studies of green public procurement tools and highlights how legal reforms can strengthen their use to make procurement simpler and more sustainable.
Mapping India's State-Level Energy Transition
Carefully aligning state support and revenues with India's net-zero future can drive coal-rich states like Chhattisgarh toward clean energy and growth.
Submission to the OECD Public Consultation on Possible Positive Contributions of Investment Agreements to Achieving Climate and Environmental Goals
IISD's contribution to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD's) consultation on aligning investment agreements with climate and environmental goals offers concrete reform proposals on investor transparency, responsible business conduct, and the removal of cross-border barriers to green investment.
Fuel Taxation in Aviation
This report examines 32 Air Service Agreements concluded between COFFIS member states to determine the necessary steps before implementing a tax on the uptake of aviation fuel.
October 2025 | Carbon Minefields Oil and Gas Exploration Monitor
Approximately 30,000 square kilometres of acreage were awarded in September, exclusively in offshore blocks located along West Africa’s coast.
Tax Considerations for Critical Minerals Value Addition
This report examines the fiscal and non-fiscal conditions that can support in-country value addition of critical minerals, drawing on the experiences of resource-rich countries.