A session at World Water Week 2024 where IISD will be joined by other experts to discuss two important aspects to nature-based solution projects: roles and capacity.
COMESA and IISD have signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation to advance sustainable development across Eastern and Southern Africa, including on investment, agriculture, trade, tax, and standards.
Last week at the United Nations, countries endorsed new guidelines for an international tax system under the UN's umbrella. Our expert Kudzai Mataba, who observed the negotiations, provides an in-depth look at the progress, the divergent priorities of developed and developing nations, and the challenges ahead for global tax cooperation.
The WTO Public Forum 2024 took place in Geneva from September 10 – 13, 2024. This year's theme is "Re-globalization: Better Trade for a Better World". IISD was there participating and hosting one session.
Last month, a total of 11 oil and gas exploration licences were awarded in five different countries. Among these, Morocco awarded licences with the largest volume of embodied emissions.
Background document to inform the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat in developing its critical raw materials strategies.
Applying behavioural science to climate change adaptation solutions might feel resource intensive, but research shows it is likely less costly than an intervention that doesn’t work.