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Sustainability review: Huge growth but developed nations dominate
“Once-niche certified sustainable goods are gaining traction in mainstream markets, but there is a danger that smaller producers are still under-represented, according to a review from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).” IISD’s State of Sustainability Initiatives (SSI) Review 2014.
Intellectual property rights must be protected
The Record posted an excerpt from a Jan. 29 speech by former BlackBerry Ltd. co-chief executive officer Jim Balsillie at an IISD event in Toronto.
Study reports double-digit growth in market performance of 'eco-labels'
A report on the release of IISD’s State of Sustainability Initiatives (SSI) Review 2014, with quotes from Jason Potts, co-author and IISD associate.
Indonesia’s fuel subsidy monster: The root problems
This news report details the effects of fuel subsides on the Indonesian economy and politics. It cites an IISD Global Subsidies Initiative study titled A Citizens’ Guide to Energy Subsidies in Indonesia, which details hidden producer subsidies.
A Global Greening
International Innovation conducted an interview with President Scott Vaughan on IISD and the future of global sustainable development. Posted courtesy of International Innovation, an open access publication.
Pakistan Intended Nationally Determined Contributions Support
IISD is assisting the Government of Pakistan in finalizing their efforts to prepare their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Ground-breaking new study reports double-digit growth in market performance of "eco-labels"
Private sector sourcing commitments are driving major market growth for sustainable commodities, according to the State of Sustainability Initiatives (SSI) Review 2014 published today by an alliance of international organisations.
Growth soars in sustainable commodities, but poorest producers miss out
Megan Rowling’s report on IISD’s State of Sustainability Initiatives (SSI) Review 2014 focuses on the finding that sustainable commodity production is increasing, yet oversupply of goods is pushing down prices for small producers.