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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Agricultural Subsidies: A case for Uganda

Jane Nalunga and Jonathan Lubega examine Uganda's agricultural subsidies, offering recommendations for redesigning them to foster sustainability.

Policy Analysis

December 2, 2024

Agricultural Subsidies in India: A critical balancing act

Ranja Sengupta explores the socio-economic impact of agricultural subsidies in India and underscores the need for effective policy adjustments.

Policy Analysis

December 2, 2024

Challenges to Fostering Low-Carbon Agriculture Through Public Policies and Support in Brazil

Leila Harfuch, Rodrigo C. A. Lima, and Gustavo Dantas Lobo examine how low-carbon agriculture policies can balance production with conservation for more sustainable agriculture in Brazil.

Policy Analysis

December 2, 2024

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Fisheries Subsidies at the World Trade Organization: It’s a (re) balancing act…

IISD’s Alice Tipping explains the state of play in the WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations, and foreshadows the Ministerial meeting on the topic called for July 15.

Policy Analysis July 8, 2021

New World Trade Organization Fisheries Subsidies Text: It’s a balancing act

On May 11, 2021 the Chair of the WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies released a new draft text for the agreement. This commentary explains how the text attempts to strike a balance on key questions in the design of new rules for support to fishing around the world.

Policy Analysis May 28, 2021

Global Tax Reforms Proceeding with Major Mining Implications

Global tax reforms aimed at the digital economy may affect how governments tax their natural resources.

Policy Analysis January 12, 2021

For Its COVID-19 Recovery, Southeast Asia Looks to Responsible Investment in Agriculture

The heads of state of the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have strongly reaffirmed their commitment to promoting responsible investment in agriculture in their region as part of its COVID-19 recovery strategy.

Policy Analysis December 7, 2020

Part 3 – Social Sustainability: Energy affordability and pricing reform in India

From IISD and CEEW, Part 3 of a three-part commentary series takes a deep dive into how India’s energy sector is coping with the impacts of COVID-19 and what this means for the sustainable energy transition.

Policy Analysis September 29, 2020

Part 2 – How Can India’s Energy Sector Recover Sustainably from COVID-19?

From IISD and CEEW, Part 2 of a three-part commentary series takes a deep dive into how India’s energy sector is coping with the impacts of COVID-19 and what this means for the sustainable energy transition.

Policy Analysis August 19, 2020

Part 1 – How Can India’s Energy Sector Recover Sustainably from COVID-19?

From IISD and CEEW, Part 1 of a three-part commentary series takes a deep dive into how India’s energy sector is coping with the impacts of COVID-19 and what this means for the sustainable energy transition.

Policy Analysis July 24, 2020

Foreign Investment in Decline

UNCTAD predicted last month that COVID-19 would cause a 40% drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2020.

Policy Analysis July 8, 2020

Ensuring a Balance of Power in the Face of COVID-19

Half the world’s population is subject to varying degrees of lockdown in an attempt to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with an unprecedented crisis, should governments offer solutions that sidestep requirements of transparency, accountability, and responsibility?

Policy Analysis June 17, 2020

Protecting Against COVID-Related Investor–State Claims

This commentary takes stock of emergency measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19 and provides governments with options for avoiding a surge of investor-state claims challenging those measures.

Policy Analysis April 14, 2020

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Agricultural Subsidies: A case for Uganda

Agricultural Subsidies in India: A critical balancing act

Challenges to Fostering Low-Carbon Agriculture Through Public Policies and Support in Brazil

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