What's new in sustainable development

A Resilient Grenada, from Mountaintop to Seafloor

A new interactive story from the NAP Global Network shows how three communities in Grenada—one of the first countries to develop a national adaptation plan, in 2017—are making progress adapting to climate change.

Robust MEL Systems Critical for Effective NAPs

Built on 9 years of experience supporting 25 developing countries in advancing their NAP processes, our experts explore how monitoring, evaluation, and learning can make adaptation policies more effective.

UN Summits Week: Some hits, a lot of misses

The SDG Summit in New York may not have yielded many new commitments, but leaders underscored the need to reform international finance to support developing countries—that, in itself, is a game changer. Tune in to our panel discussion and Q&A to hear more, plus what to expect at next year’s Summit of the Future.

How Much Do We Really Know About “Sustainable” Cotton?

We’re getting ready to mark World Cotton Day on October 7. Look out for our video exploring the complex value chains behind this trillion-dollar industry and why we need to get better at tracing garments from the store back to the farm.

Sustainability Initiatives Not Enough for Sugar Farmers

The sugar cane sector provides livelihoods for 100 million people in 120 countries, but many of the farmers and other workers in this sector live in poverty. Can sustainability standards help boost their incomes? We investigate.

How to Promote Sustainable South-South Trade: Standards

Trade between countries in the Global South is rising. Our new report and webinar explore how developing countries are using sustainability standards to ensure this growth benefits small-scale producers and the environment.

When Is a Mine Fully Closed?

Every mine stops operating eventually, but very few achieve relinquishment: when the site is legally transferred to the next landowner. A new IGF report scans global policies and practices to support this critical process.

African Women in Science Visit Experimental Lakes Area

IISD was thrilled to welcome seven emerging women scientists from around Africa’s Great Lakes to Canada and IISD-ELA. As part of this knowledge-sharing experience, the scientists visited freshwater hotspots, gathered data together, and exchanged best practices.

Take Part In IISD’s Next Trade + Sustainability Hub

Alongside the Thirteenth WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13), IISD will run the Trade + Sustainability Hub next February in Abu Dhabi. Engage in discussions with thought leaders on cooperative trade policies for sustainable development. Apply now to organize a session.

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