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Climate Change Goes to Court

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearing oral arguments this week on the obligations your country’s government have toward you (and other citizens) to take meaningful climate action. Follow along as the ICJ prepares an advisory opinion that will feed into national and regional court cases.

Plastics Treaty Must Remain Ambitious—We Can’t Give Up Now

The last round of the plastics treaty negotiations in Busan, South Korea, did not result in a deal, but the momentum is palpable. We must seize this opportunity and keep working toward an ambitious treaty that addresses the entire plastics life cycle. Before INC-5 officially began, youth from 30 different countries gathered for a full day of discussions on what they expected to see from the treaty. Meanwhile, our experts emphasize the importance of addressing trade’s role in production, consumption, and waste.

Analysis of COP 29—and What Comes Next

In the last hours of COP 29 negotiations, concerted pressure from the most vulnerable developing countries resulted in an improved outcome on the finance target. Our Earth Negotiations Bulletin team’s analysis of the fallout from Baku draws on insights from 3 decades covering the climate talks. Take time for the authoritative deep dive into what happened and what comes next in the push to scale up the international climate change response.

An OECD Deal on Ending Oil and Gas Export Credits is Urgently Needed

One year ago, the European Union (EU), United Kingdom, and Canada introduced a proposal to end oil and gas financing by export credit agencies at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). With pressure building to reach a deal by the end of 2024, here’s what it could look like.

Taking Stock of Nature and Ecosystems in NAPs

Our deep dive thematic review of more than 50 NAPs found that ecosystem-based adaptation and nature-based solutions rank high among adaptation options in NAP documents. Read the key takeaways in this new blog by Anika Terton, Jeffrey Qi, and Nicole Jang.

The Hidden Clauses That Can Hinder Tax and Investment Reform

Investors may try to carve out exemptions from national regulations—including on climate change and human rights—through so-called stabilization clauses in investor-state contracts. Our new blog explains why developing countries now have an ideal opportunity to revise their approach to these clauses.

Catalyzing Kigali’s Climate Resilience Through Nature

The Mayor of Kigali co-authored an op-ed with IISD and World Resources Institute staff on our project to plant more than 2 million trees around Rwanda’s capital. This project will save lives by reducing flash flood risk and reshaping how cities harmonize their growth with environmental stewardship.

Civil Society Can Drive Sustainable Investment Reform Across Africa

IISD joined the inaugural pan-African Civil Society Forum on sustainable investment in Entebbe, Uganda, demonstrating how civil society can advocate for modern investment treaties and contracts that work for people and the planet. Find out more in this Africa Finance Today long-read.

Navigating Global Sustainability Standards in the Mining Sector

A timely new IGF brief outlines how voluntary initiatives and standards can support responsible mining practices and complement national regulations. The publication comes as four such prominent initiatives merge into the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative.

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