The Canadian government is funneling nearly three times more financial support to fossil fuels than renewables, says a new IISD report that blames wealthy nations for slowing the global energy transition by continuing to subsidize oil and gas.
Governments are adopting sustainability standards for global value chains (GVCs), but businesses in the Global South face challenges in meeting these evolving regulations.
An interactive seminar during the World Trade Organization’s Trade and Environment Week on how to identify credible VSSs to integrate in trade policy and what role the WTO can play.
What to expect in Cali as the UN Biodiversity Conference gets underway, explained by the team leader of the global neutral reporting service Earth Negotiations Bulletin.
A global plastics treaty may influence trade by imposing new regulations on plastic production, fostering recycling efforts, and promoting sustainable alternatives while addressing potential challenges for developing economies.
Border carbon adjustments are gaining momentum globally, but without international cooperation, they could lead to trade frictions and inequitable burdens for developing nations. Aaron Cosbey tackles technical challenges that could shape global trade and climate policies.
A group of changemakers led a movement to tackle food loss and waste in Kenya. IISD experts have been working closely with local women leaders to make change happen.