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Sustainable development is a broad, complex field with many overlapping, interconnected issues. It can be hard to stay on top of where progress is being made, what new issues are emerging, and how current events are shifting us in new directions. IISD’s experts have the insight you need.

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This Is What Young People Have to Say About INC-5

The treaty must address the entire life cycle of plastics, youth tell INC-5 negotiators. We couldn’t agree more.

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November 26, 2024

Stabilization Clauses: The hidden provisions that can hinder tax and investment policy reform

Stabilization clauses should no longer automatically be included in contracts between states and investors. If they are, they should, at a minimum, build on the latest international standards on stabilization to avoid being a barrier to sustainable development.

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November 22, 2024

Advancing Gender Equality and Human Rights at COP 29: Why intersectionality matters

There has been resistance to integrating intersectionality language in UNFCCC discussions, but Angie Dazé explains why it is a key step toward climate justice.

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November 4, 2024

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Biodiversity Is in Crisis—Here's one way to fix it

A growing movement of projects and partnerships is using locally driven and gender-responsive nature-based solutions to address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Scaling up this work to match the urgency and reach of the crises will be a challenge—but it’s one we must embrace.
Insight May 21, 2024

Moving Beyond GDP in the Caribbean

Growth in GDP in the Caribbean isn't capturing the full story of natural disasters, climate change, and social disruption—but action is already underway to move beyond GDP.
Insight February 1, 2024

Lessons Learned at COP 28

Two newcomers to climate negotiations reflect on their COP 28 experiences—surprises, insights, and what they'll look for at the next UNFCCC talks.
Insight January 31, 2024

Ending Canada’s Support for Fossil Fuels

Canada has committed to ending subsidies and public financing for fossil fuels at home and abroad and has taken some important steps along the path. Our experts set out the journey so far, and how it can improve.
Insight January 15, 2024