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Supporting Marine Fishing Sustainably: A review of central and state government support for marine fisheries in India
This report provides an inventory of support measures to marine fisheries in India and identifies programs that are key priorities for an in-depth evaluation of impacts from socio-economic and environmental sustainability perspectives.
Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of Nature-Based Coastal Protection in the Netherlands
This report presents a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of the Hondsbossche Dunes project in the Netherlands.
Implementing Solar Irrigation Sustainably
This guidebook provides concrete recommendations for how states in India can implement solar irrigation sustainably—targeting low-income and marginal farmers while avoiding negative impacts on groundwater.
Impact of New Mining Technologies on Large-Scale and Artisanal Mining in Burkina Faso
This IGF New Tech New Deal case study of Burkina Faso examines labour and other impacts of new mining technology in large-scale and artisanal mining.
Impact of New Mining Technologies on Local Procurement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
This IGF New Tech, New Deal case study of Democratic Republic of Congo examines the implications for local suppliers and policy options for governments.
Sustainable Food Systems in Canada: Building a vision for IISD
IISD undertook an exercise to examine how and whether we could better engage on sustainable food systems in Canada.
IGF Case Study: Mine Waste Management
These case studies review how legal frameworks on mine waste management are working and show how they align with leading international practice.
IGF Case Study: Mine Water Management
Following an overview of important components of watershed management, the two case studies show how each jurisdiction has evolved and is making improvements.
Financing Green Recovery From Fossil Fuel Taxation and Subsidy Reform
This brief reviews how the Government of Indonesia (GoI) can finance its COVID-19 recovery budget at the same time as the energy transition by raising funds from fossil fuel taxation and subsidy reform. It also provides recommendations on future expenditures.
State of Sustainability Initiatives Review: Standards and Poverty Reduction
This report explores how sustainability standards can help reduce poverty and recommendations for policy makers, buyers, and VSS bodies.