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  • Guidebook
    A Guidebook to Reviews of Fossil Fuel Subsidies: From self-reports to peer learning

    A Guidebook to Reviews of Fossil Fuel Subsidies: From self-reports to peer learning

    This guidebook provides a step-by-step approach to government reviews of fossil fuel subsidies. The guidebook covers the design of reviews, identification, measurement and evaluation of subsidies, via country case studies and practical tools, as a first step towards transparency and reform. Read More
  • Guidebook
    Practice Guide to Auditing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Gender equality

    Practice Guide to Auditing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Gender equality

    This guide is the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation’s first methodology focused on SDGs and was produced in collaboration with IISD and Women Deliver, and with funding from Global Affairs Canada as part of its support of the Foundation’s International Legislative Oversight Program.  Read More
  • Briefing Note
    How Green Public Procurement Became a Crucial Pillar for Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Strategy

    How Green Public Procurement Became a Crucial Pillar for Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Strategy

    The Government of Bhutan has embraced the value of green public procurement (GPP) and is setting an example for other countries of how to leverage the power of the public purse to advance sustainable development. IISD led the GPP in Bhutan (GPPB) project and is proud to have contributed to this transformation. Read More
  • Policy Brief
    Kerosene to Solar Swap Policy Brief 3: Sustainable Lighting Solutions for Rural Homes in India

    Kerosene to Solar Swap Policy Brief 3: Sustainable Lighting Solutions for Rural Homes in India

    This policy brief analyzes the current policy environment governing kerosene and off-grid solar use. It sets out a suite of detailed policy interventions that can be implemented to achieve a systemic transition from kerosene to solar for lighting in rural India. Read More
  • Policy Brief
    Kerosene to Solar Swap Policy Brief 2: Building a Market for Off Grid Solar Lighting

    Kerosene to Solar Swap Policy Brief 2: Building a Market for Off Grid Solar Lighting

    This policy brief looks at the current market situation for off-grid solar technologies in India and the current barriers to an enabling business environment for solar. Read More
  • Policy Brief
    Kerosene to Solar Swap Policy Brief 1: Kerosene Subsidies in India: The status quo, challenges and the emerging path to reform

    Kerosene to Solar Swap Policy Brief 1: Kerosene Subsidies in India: The status quo, challenges and the emerging path to reform

    This policy brief examines the current system of kerosene subsidies in India, looking at key issues and the impact subsidies have on the distribution of clean, off-grid solar lighting solutions. Read More
  • Report
    IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Mauritania

    IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Mauritania

    An IGF Mining Policy Framework assessment of Mauritania's mining law and policies conducted at the request of the Government of Mauritania and in collaboration with the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines. Read More
  • Blog
    Pan African Parliament President:

    Pan African Parliament President: "I believe in One Africa, One Voice. I believe in the integration of the continent."

    "I believe in One Africa, One Voice. I believe in the integration of the continent.": His Excellency the Honorable Nkodo Roger Dang, President of the Pan African Parliament, shared his thoughts on regional integration ahead of the parliament’s upcoming Continental Conference. Read More
  • Blog
    Président du Parlement panafricain: « Je crois en une Afrique, une voix. Je crois en l'intégration du continent. »

    Président du Parlement panafricain: « Je crois en une Afrique, une voix. Je crois en l'intégration du continent. »

    « Je crois que l’Afrique possède les forces vives et la volonté de relever les défis qui jalonnent son parcours. Je crois en une Afrique, une voix; je crois en l’intégration du continent. »: Son Excellence l’honorable Nkodo Roger Dang, Président du Parlement panafricain, partage ses pensées sur l’intégration régionale. Read More
  • Report
    IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Rwanda

    IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Rwanda

    This report presents the assessment results for Rwanda, with a view to helping the government target its efforts in implementing the IGF Mining Policy Framework, while informing capacity-building efforts and allowing for monitoring of progress over time. Read More