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Why We Shouldn't Give Up on the SDGs

Our experts explore how the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs have driven progress and built a solid foundation that will be crucial for future global cooperation.

What Happened at the Summit of the Future?

World leaders and stakeholders gathered in New York for a "once-in-a-generation" summit on how to restructure the multilateral system to better tackle some of the greatest global challenges of our time. Find out what happened at the Summit of the Future.

Canadians on the Hook for Trans Mountain Pipeline Costs

Canadian taxpayers could end up contributing up to CAD 18.8 billion in subsidies to the Trans Mountain Pipeline if the federal government continues charging discounted transportation tolls to the oil industry, according to a new IISD report. There are solutions at hand if the nation’s leaders are willing to act.

Resourcing the Energy Transition

A successful transition to renewable, low-carbon energy will need significantly more minerals like copper, lithium, and nickel. Greg Radford helps us understand guiding principles and recommendations from the UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals.

How One Community is Bringing a River Back from the Brink

Rivers are one of the world’s most precious resources, but they are invariably undervalued. For over a decade, a small group of community members in Zambia have been working to restore the Nsongwe River, once a precious sanctuary for wildlife and the community.

A Story of Gender, Equity, and Justice in Climate Change Adaptation

The 2022 report on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) included more information than ever before on the gender, equity, and justice aspects of climate change adaptation. We summarize the key messages.

Shaping the Future of Trade

How can equity transform trade practices around the world? How can trade policy help least developed countries benefit from digital trade? Why is it crucial for the trade community to take collective action on environmental issues? Our Trade experts offer insights and key takeaways from this year's WTO Public Forum.

UN General Assembly Agrees to Modalities for the UN Water Conference 2026

The UN Water Conference 2026 will contribute to incorporating a gender perspective into ensuring safe drinking water and sanitation for all, as well as a follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda.

Senegal's Big LNG Gamble

Senegal is banking on liquefied natural gas to boost its economy and bolster domestic energy supply, but new research warns that expansion plans are a gamble and may result in stranded assets.

Reforming Damages in ISDS

Damages countries must pay after losing investor-state cases have been growing continuously, often amounting to billions of dollars. This contentious issue tops the agenda at UN talks on investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) reform. IISD’s new policy brief and deep dive provide essential reading for the negotiators.

Job Opportunities at IISD

At IISD, we believe in investing in people who are passionate and talented at what they do. Help enhance our work across all of our focus areas and make an impact on the planet and its people.

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