Upcoming Events
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October 26, 2016
SDG Knowledge Hub Launch Event in Geneva
To commemorate the launch of the new SDG Knowledge Hub, IISD will host a panel discussion on the role of knowledge management in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
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October 21, 2016
Ending Hunger: What would it cost?
Ever wondered how much it would cost to end hunger? Join us at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome to find out more!
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September 27, 2016
WTO Public Forum: Should the development of private standards be more transparent?
This event at the 2016 WTO Public Forum will discuss how reclusive should the WTO allow product standards to be?
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September 17, 2016
IISD Experimental Lakes Area Fall Open House 2016
Join us at our annual open house to learn what IISD-ELA science is all about. You will have the opportunity to tour our entire research facility, including the chemistry and fish labs, meteorological site and beautiful waterfront. Visit the world-famous Lake 239 and get your hands dirty catching fish in a seine net. IISD-ELA scientists will be on-site to answer questions and discuss anything and everything related to environmental science and freshwater conservation.
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August 31, 2016
IISD-ELA Fall Feast 2016
IISD-ELA was pleased to welcome members of local aboriginal communities for a day of discussion, celebration and feasting!
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August 10, 2016
Government of Canada announces $1.7M for IISD Experimental Lakes Area
On August 10, 2016, the Government of Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans pledged to fund IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) $1.7M over the next two years.
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July 18, 2016
Development of South-South Principles on International Investment for Sustainable Development
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and KenInvest are hosting a high-level roundtable discussion on the Development of South-South Principles on International Investment for Sustainable Development in conjuction with UNCTAD's World Investment Forum in Nairobi on July 18, 2016.The shape of the world economy has changed significantly over the past three
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July 13-14, 2016
Putting Lao PDR's Agricultural Contracts into Practice: A workshop on implementing new legal instruments
The International Institute for Sustainable Development is hosting a workshop for representatives of Lao PDR ministries on the implementation of new legal instruments for responsible agricultural investment. "Putting Lao PDR's Agricultural Contracts into Practice: A workshop on implementing new legal instruments" will take place in Vientiane on July 13–14, 2016. The event
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July 8-10, 2016
Eco-Forum Global's Annual Conference 2016 in Guiyang, China
IISD was pleased to develop further its strong relationship with China's Eco-Forum Global (EGF), at its annual conference in Guiyang, China, from July 8–10, 2016.
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June 29 - July 1, 2016
Renforcement des capacités des experts des Etats membres de l’UEMOA
La Commission de l’Union Economique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA), en partenariat avec l'Institut International du Développement Durable (IISD), a organisé du 29 juin au 1er juillet 2016 à Ouagadougou, un atelier de formation sur les Traités Bilatéraux d’Investissement (TBI).Cette formation a porté notamment sur les fondements des TBI, leurs enjeux et leurs principales dispositions
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