Plus: Historic progress on chemicals; how climate action is getting blocked by ISDS mechanisms; and lifting the curtain on textile value chains
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** What's new in sustainable development
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** New Perspectives on Transboundary Climate Adaptation
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Climate change doesn't adhere to political borders, which has implications as countries seek to build resilience. A new IISD report ([link removed]) unpacks the role of the NAP process in addressing these risks.
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** Why Public Engagement Is Key to Building Resilience
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Another new report ([link removed]) (or, if you're short on time, a one-minute video ([link removed]) ) reveals why governments should place people at the centre of decision making on adaptation policies and processes.
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** ISDS a “Major Obstacle” to Climate Action: UN report
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Investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms are preventing urgent action on climate change, a new UN report finds ([link removed]) . IISD contributed a joint submission ([link removed]) to the report and is now supporting developing countries in negotiations ([link removed]) to reform the ISDS system.
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** Historic Framework on Chemicals Adopted
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Based on 28 targets and following years of talks, the new global framework ([link removed]) outlines a roadmap for countries and stakeholders to address life cycles of chemicals, including products and waste.
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** ERBD Must End Finance for Fossil Fuels, Including Gas
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will soon publish a new Energy Sector Strategy. IISD joined more than 100 organizations from 40 countries in calling on them ([link removed]) to stop supporting fossil fuels.
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** Financing Adaptation in Developing Countries
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How can we increase the amount of funds being invested in adaptation action? This report ([link removed]) identifies seven guiding principles to strengthen and scale-up financing strategies.
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** Due Diligence Regulations Could Impact Global South
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In an interview with Euractiv ([link removed]) and a 90-minute deep dive ([link removed]) webinar, our experts outlined the potential impacts of these regulations and the capacity-building gap that needs closing.
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** Stitching Together the Complex Cotton Supply Chain
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By the time a t-shirt lands in a store, most details about where and how it was produced are lost. Our new video ([link removed]) explains why mapping textile value chains is key to ensuring long-lasting sustainability in the cotton sector.
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