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** What's new in sustainable development
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** Out With the Old, Slow With the New
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Leading countries are slashing international public finance to fossil fuels faster than they are scaling up support for clean energy. Both are needed, with targeted finance for renewable energy access in poorer nations. Our experts analyze the progress made by Clean Energy Transition Partnership signatories ([link removed]) .
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** Re-Globalizing for a Greener Future
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Since 1995, global trade has expanded significantly, lifting 1.5 billion people out of extreme poverty and creating new opportunities for how we produce and consume products and services. Join us this week at the WTO Public Forum ([link removed]) to explore key issues like green policies, services trade, and digitalization.
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** Transition, What Transition?
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In July, 11 oil and gas exploration licences were awarded in five different countries. An area the size of Poland has been opened to oil and gas drilling so far in 2024, which could unleash 2 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide if fully exploited. Find out more ([link removed]) in our Carbon Minefields newsletter.
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** What Developing Countries Should Know About E-Commerce Negotiations
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WTO members are nearing a new plurilateral agreement on e-commerce. Our expert, Rashmi Jose, explores ([link removed]) the key points of the potential deal ([link removed]) , its flexibilities for developing countries, challenges in formalizing it as a WTO treaty, and what to expect next in the negotiations.
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** How to Design Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation
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The twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss negatively impact communities and ecosystems worldwide. Our new guide ([link removed]) provides a framework for practitioners and policy-makers to design effective, inclusive, and sustainable nature-based solutions for adaptation.
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** Pricing Emissions in Aviation and Maritime Transport
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Aviation and shipping represent 6% of global transport emissions. On September 17 ([link removed]) , join policy-makers and international experts for a closer look at the opportunities and challenges to fossil fuel subsidy reform in these sectors.
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** Sign Up for the NBI Academy
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The 5-week live NBI Academy free training program is back. Starting on September 25, you'll learn to appreciate and analyze the economic performance and co-benefits of nature-based infrastructure, as compared to traditional “grey” infrastructure. Secure your place ([link removed]) .
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** Putting Responsible Investment into Practice
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Join IISD and partners on September 17 ([link removed]) as we unveil a series of case studies looking at the efforts of African agribusinesses to become more sustainable.
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** How Gender and Equity Can Drive Adaptation Solutions
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Join IISD and AdaptAction ([link removed]) to discuss the IPCC’s key findings on gender, equity, and justice ([link removed]) .
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