Moving Beyond GDP Through Comprehensive Wealth
An analysis of wealth in three countries shows how GDP gives policy-makers and people a misleading story of progress—and why we must shift indicators.
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Comprehensive Wealth in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has made progress in expanding its comprehensive wealth despite social, economic, and environmental challenges—but there is room for growth.
What Makes Minerals and Metals "Critical"?
Exploring how governments define what should be considered as "strategic" or "critical" based on a series of objective criteria.
Carbon Offset Deals and the Risks of "Green Grabbing"
Governments must ensure land-based investments for carbon removal respect the access and tenure rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Working With Countries to Measure Wealth and Move Beyond GDP
IISD and experts share new "beyond GDP" reports from Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago, building the case for measures of wealth to help guide government policy making.
New report: Oil and gas phase-out primer
World leaders agreed to transition away from fossil fuels at COP 28, in a new report IISD experts break down what next steps are needed to put this commitment into action.
Rethinking Investment Treaties
International investment treaties and their investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) system are facing growing scrutiny. But what would an alternative system—one fit for the challenges of the 21st century—look like?
Integrating Voluntary Sustainability Standards in Trade Agreements: Charting a path for sustainable trade
This webinar explored recent trends, challenges, and opportunities related to the integration of voluntary standards in trade policy, with a focus on free trade agreements (FTAs).
Modernizing Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
How will emerging technologies affect the artisanal and small-scale mining sector?
Transitioning Away From Oil and Gas
At COP 28, 198 governments agreed to transition away from fossil fuels. What are the next steps for a global phase-out of oil and gas production?