Policy Analysis

To put it simply, this is a space for our policy experts to wonk out—after all, some issues can only be tackled with technical expertise on niche subjects. IISD's team understands the importance of effective commentary and the ways in which it can lead to transformative policy change in the real world. 

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What’s Next After UNEA-6: Why “synergies” is more than a buzzword

In an era marked by escalating environmental challenges and geopolitical tension, the Sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) called for more cooperation to tackle the triple planetary crisis.

Policy Analysis

April 4, 2024

Ending the WTO Dispute Settlement Crisis: Where to from here?

Simon Lester outlines how and why many disputes between WTO members are in a state of limbo and discusses what the U.S. needs to do to move forward.

Policy Analysis

March 2, 2022

The Role of Agricultural Trade in Reducing Inequality

The benefits of international trade are often distributed unequally. Ekaterina Krivonos discusses how policy can make agricultural trade more inclusive.

Policy Analysis

March 2, 2022

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The Multiple Benefits of Natural Infrastructure

Natural infrastructure is an area or system that is either naturally occurring or naturalized and then intentionally managed to provide multiple benefits for the environment and human well-being. How humans and the environment can gain from it?
Policy Analysis October 19, 2018

Learning from Japan: PPPs for infrastructure resilience

Through public-private partnerships (PPPs), governments can attract private sector partners who can provide financing for infrastructure investment, management skills, and expertise to address the challenges of natural disasters.
Policy Analysis October 8, 2018

A Progressive Investment Agenda for Canada: Going beyond nice words

The Government of Canada has made the notion of a “progressive and inclusive” trade and investment agenda the linchpin of its trade policy development—but the government will have to go beyond nice words to ensure that investment policy can achieve sustainable development.
Policy Analysis August 9, 2018

Using guarantees to drive efficiency gains in road PPPs by reducing costs

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in transport infrastructure can offer significant efficiency gains compared to public procurement options—in the right circumstances. The gains accrue from allocating to the private sector those risks they are better able to handle than the public sector, such as those associated with construction costs.
Policy Analysis July 20, 2018

Using guarantees to drive efficiency gains in road PPPs by reducing costs

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in transport infrastructure can offer significant efficiency gains compared to public procurement options—in the right circumstances. The gains accrue from allocating to the private sector those risks they are better able to handle than the public sector, such as those associated with construction costs.
Policy Analysis July 20, 2018

Big Data for Resilience

Summary of a recent event looking at the links between Big Data, resilience and achieving long-term development goals, and the implications for practitioners, policy-makers and researchers.
Policy Analysis June 27, 2018

Gender-Responsive Climate Action

What does gender-responsive climate action look like? Expert commentary on achieving gender-responsive climate action through women’s empowerment, inclusive policy-making and other innovative practices.
Policy Analysis June 8, 2018