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Follow Daily Earth Negotiations Bulletin Updates from UNEA-6

As the world’s highest environmental decision-making body, the sixth UN Environment Assembly is bringing representatives from 193 Member States to Nairobi to consider proposals for “Effective, inclusive and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution”. Our Earth Negotiations Bulletin team is reporting on the ground from Kenya.

Inside MC13

In a world where peace is fragile and international cooperation is difficult, MC13 provides an opportunity to find common ground. As trade ministers and the wider trade community convene in Abu Dhabi, follow developments from the inside.

The Unexpected Impact of Covid-19 on the Future of Our Lakes

As one legacy of Covid-19 leaves people more likely to use sanitizing and disinfecting products, our IISD Experimental Lakes Area expert Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil explores what this means for our river and lakes in Newsweek.

What Next for Adaptation After Key Milestone?

With the introduction of the new framework for the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), COP 28 marked a milestone for adaptation. We unpack key outputs and set out how countries can move forward by strengthening their national monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems.

Unpacking the Ramifications of the UK's Departure from the Energy Charter Treaty

Westminster’s announcement that it will exit the Energy Charter Treaty could create welcome momentum for an EU-wide withdrawal and put a dent in the fossil fuel arbitration industry, IISD’s Lukas Schaugg tells Deutsche Welle.

How Fossil Fuel Firms Use ISDS–And What to do About it

Speaking to Global Trade Review, Josef Ostřanský explains the big picture of how fossil fuel companies use investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) to obstruct climate policies, and what the UN-led reform process should do about it.

Five Countries Leading the Way to Curb Deforestation

As governments face increasing pressure to protect their forests, new research highlights the importance of sharing the wins and setbacks of tried and tested action in the Global South.

What We’re Learning About Creative Methods for Policy Dialogue on Adaptation

Gender inequality and climate change adaptation are not separate challenges. Women and other underrepresented people face greater hurdles due to the inequitable distribution of roles, resources, and power. Envisioning Resilience seeks to amplify their voices in decision-making processes.

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