Explainers
We can’t make progress on sustainable development if we don’t understand it. Research papers and textbooks don’t always speak in plain language, which makes it hard to learn about the nuances of environmental negotiations or get clarity on what counts as a fossil fuel subsidy. IISD experts are here to help with accessible explainers on tricky topics.
Highlights
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Inside the UN Tax Negotiations: Key outcomes and future challenges
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.
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How to Strengthen MEL Systems for Adaptation
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are about ensuring we implement climate change adaptation more effectively and more efficiently. So, what can we learn from different countries currently tackling the challenges of developing and delivering MEL systems for adaptation? Lucy Njuguna and Emilie Beauchamp dive into the findings and recommendations from a new report.
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Seven Key Issues to Watch at The Bonn Climate Conference
Compared to the United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COPs), the Bonn Climate Conference (SB 60) gets barely any time in the public spotlight. However, the discussions here play a critical role in shaping negotiations at COPs and provide a window into what lies ahead. Our experts weigh in on seven key issues.