Explainers
We can’t make progress on sustainable development if we don’t understand it. Research papers and textbooks don’t always speak in plain language, which makes it hard to learn about the nuances of environmental negotiations or get clarity on what counts as a fossil fuel subsidy. IISD experts are here to help with accessible explainers on tricky topics.
Highlights
The IMF and World Bank Are Reforming Their Main Debt Sustainability Assessment Tool - Here's Why It Matters
The IMF and World Bank are about to revise their main tool for assessing how much low-income countries can borrow, and on what terms. Our experts unpack what’s at stake and why the reform matters for sustainable development.
Gender-Responsive Mangrove Restoration in Senegal
Mangrove restoration can be a powerful tool for both environmental and social outcomes. We unpack lessons from a gender-responsive project in Senegal.
Why Carbon Pricing Remains Politically Difficult
Carbon pricing is widely considered one of the most efficient tools for reducing emissions—yet global experience reveals a persistent gap between its theoretical promise and the political realities of implementation.