Policy Analysis
Turning toward Sustainability? Looking at the Third Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum
The Hyderabad meeting "seemed to mark a tipping point: whether due to a combination of IISD's and others' work within the Forum community, the urgency created by climate change issues among the general public, or a combination of the two, IGF 2008 participants actively sought guidance and advice on topics normally considered by sustainable development professionals, clearly expressing concerns about the wider economic, societal and environmental impacts of the Internet."
You might also be interested in
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.
Nations Are Exiting a Secretive System That Protects Corporations—One Country's Story Shows How Hard That Can Be
Bolivia was the first nation to begin leaving a legal system that allows foreign companies to sue governments behind closed doors. Now, other countries are following.
Nine Wins for Sustainable Development in 2024
Looking back on 2024, let’s take a moment to pause and appreciate the positive milestones of the year. Join us in celebrating the small and big wins for global sustainability.