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Sustainable development is a broad, complex field with many overlapping, interconnected issues. It can be hard to stay on top of where progress is being made, what new issues are emerging, and how current events are shifting us in new directions. IISD’s experts have the insight you need.
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IISD's Best of 2024: Articles
As 2024 draws to a close, we revisit our most read IISD articles of the year.
IISD's Best of 2024: Publications
As 2024 draws to a close, we revisit our most downloaded IISD publications of the year.
The Cost of Fossil Fuel Reliance
Government support for fossil fuels reached at least USD 1.5 trillion in 2023, new data shows.
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Making Every Drop Count: Pakistan’s growing water scarcity challenge
Can climate change risks spur needed action?
Bayer Tightens Control Over the World’s Food Supply
Bayer recently succeeded in a US$ 66 billion takeover bid of Monsanto—the biggest deal this year. While the public wants competitive prices, innovation and choice, these mergers block all three.
As Wind Power Expands in China—What's Been Learned?
Over the past decade, wind power has taken off in China. We explore the challenges China has faced linked this rapid growth.
Private Sector Investments in Climate Risk Management in Uganda
This video highlights the role of private sector investments in climate resilient rice value chains in Uganda. It focuses on the experiences of Equator Seeds Limited and Centenary Bank in the Eastern and Northern regions of Uganda.
Introducing the International Institute for Sustainable Development
We asked IISD's Board of Directors what they thought has made us one of the leading international think tanks for over 25 years. This is what they said...
China's Exceptional Commitment to Green Finance
Today China is the unquestioned world leader in green finance, and it is using its example to inspire and impress other countries worldwide. And all of this has taken place in a remarkably short period of time.
Proposed Nuclear Power Plant Should Feature Large in UK Government’s Review
As the UK Government considers whether to proceed with Hinkley Point C—a proposed nuclear power plant—it should weigh the full cost of the project to the public purse. By our calculation the subsidies are likely to be at least £40 billion.
Reducing Food Waste: The role of foreign investors in promoting efficiency
Agricultural investors can help to minimize food loss both on the farm and during transport and storage. Governments also have a role to play in promoting efficiency and reducing waste. This blog explores both sets of interventions.
How Canada Should Support Low-Carbon Growth Abroad
Jason Potts, in an article originally published in The Hill Times, argues that Canada's overseas development assistance needs to focus on realizing the commitments of the Paris climate change agreement.