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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Renegotiating NAFTA: Pros and cons for Canada and Mexico

As NAFTA renegotiations continue, it is useful to examine what might happen if NAFTA tariff preferences disappear. This paper uses an economic trade model to simulate the impacts of a 20 per cent tariff increase in North American industries such as energy, steel, cement and automobiles.

Policy Analysis September 25, 2017

NAFTA Renegotiations Must Protect 20 Years of Progress on Labour and Environmental Protections in Trade Agreements and Address New Risks

Sandra Polaski, an expert on labour and social policy issues at national and global levels gives us her take on the NAFTA negotiations in relation to labour, environment and trade agreements.

Policy Analysis September 21, 2017

Response to the United States Trade Representative’s Stated Objectives on NAFTA Negotiations: An environmental perspective

On July 17, 2017, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published its Summary of Objectives for the NAFTA renegotiation. Taking a sustainable development perspective, this response examines the USTR objectives and how they directly or indirectly relate to sustainable growth through international trade and investment.

Policy Analysis August 14, 2017

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Fiftieth Session, Vienna, July 3-21, 2017: Submission by IISD regarding the reform of investment-related dispute settlement

IISD's participation in the multilateral process in UNCITRAL is aimed at promoting the much-needed development of a comprehensive and inclusive investment-related dispute settlement mechanism.

Policy Analysis July 7, 2017

What Is the Link Between Hunger and Migration?

In the context of the current refugee crisis—and the rhetoric surrounding international migration—we investigated how international migration is affected by economic growth, hunger and increased agricultural productivity.

Policy Analysis June 30, 2017

IISD Speech: President and CEO Scott Vaughan at the World Circular Economy Forum 2017, Helsinki

IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan speech from the World Circular Economy Forum 2017 on June 6, 2017 in Helsinki.

Policy Analysis June 6, 2017

NAFTA’s Environmental Record: History, outcomes, impacts and options

IISD has asked various experts from across Canada, the United States and Mexico to give their perspectives on NAFTA and the pending negotiations. This commentary, written by IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan, is the introductary piece in this series.

Policy Analysis June 1, 2017

Renegotiation of NAFTA: An opportunity for sustainable development / La renegociación del TLCAN: una oportunidad para el desarrollo sostenible

Isabel Studer, Executive Director for Mexico and Northern Central America, The Nature Conservancy gives us her take (in Spanish and English) on the NAFTA negotiations and their impact on sustainable development.

Policy Analysis May 30, 2017

NAFTA Renegotiations Offer Chance to Fix its Mistakes on Trade and the Environment

Geoff Garver, adjunct professor in interdisicplinary studies on environment and sustainability at McGill University and Concordia University, gives us his view on the need to fix the environmental provisions in NAFTA.

Policy Analysis May 30, 2017

IISD Speech: President and CEO Scott Vaughan at the UN Economic and Social Council, 2017 Integrated Segment, New York

IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan speaking at the UN ESOSOC 2017 Integration Segment on May 8, 2017 in New York.

Policy Analysis May 8, 2017

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Highlights

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

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

The Role of Agricultural Trade in Reducing Inequality

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