Inside COP 29
On the final official day of COP 29, the Presidency’s new draft texts on key outstanding issues, including the new collective quantified goal on finance, were not well received.
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The Triple-COP Year: What it means for nature
In 2024, the Rio Conventions on biodiversity, climate change, and desertification will have their negotiations in the same year. We take a look at the implications for nature.
COP 16 | Can we have it all? Approaches to equitable and inclusive nature-based solutions aiming for climate resilience, gender equality and biodiversity net gain
This event will explore how to design and implement inclusive, equitable and biodiversity-positive nature-based solutions for adaptation.
IISD Annual Report 2023–2024
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside the spotlight is just as valuable.
Sustainability rules to impact global trade
Developed countries should consult developing countries in crafting global sustainability rules to prepare these markets for the impact of stringent regulations that may hamper global trade, a United Nations official said at IISD's recent Investment Policy Forum.
Geopolitical risks sparking race for natural resources
Countries within Asia, Latin America, among others, should strengthen their investment policies as ongoing geopolitical risks are resulting in a "fierce" competition in the area of trade and access to natural resources such as nickel and lithium deposits, which play a crucial role in energy transition, according to IISD.
How Indonesia's Incoming President Can Advance the Transition to Clean Energy
With Prabowo Subianto inaugurated as Indonesia’s President, speculation abounds about the new administration’s commitment to the clean energy transition and climate targets, given Prabowo’s positioning as the “continuity candidate.” The question is, what, exactly, will be continued?
Effectively Delivering on Climate and Nature: NDCs, NAPs and NBSAPs Synergies
This checklist for national policy-makers illustrates potential opportunities and interactions during the development or update of the nationally determined contribution (NDC), National Adaptation Plan (NAP), and national biodiversity strategies and action plan (NBSAP).
Developing countries need to play bigger role in ESG rule-setting: UN
Developing countries need to play a bigger role in the drafting of environment, social, and governance (ESG) rules, a United Nations official said at IISD's recent Investment Policy Forum.