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The 2023 Water Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape identifies significant investment opportunities in South Africa's public wastewater infrastructure, specifically focusing on metropolitan municipalities. The report highlights a critical state of existing infrastructure, the potential for circular economy solutions through sludge beneficiation, and the need for energy efficiency and renewable energy interventions to combat rising costs and energy insecurity.

This information manual provides logistical and administrative details for participants attending the 31st Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 21-22, 2023, in Panama City, Panama.

This information manual provides logistical and administrative guidance for participants attending the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on June 21 and 22, 2023, in Panama City, Panama.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) outlines fiscal pathways to implement a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) in South Africa between 2023 and 2030. Based on research with Applied Development Research Solutions (ADRS), the document argues that a UBIG is fiscally viable and would stimulate economic growth while significantly reducing poverty.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) 2023–2027 Strategy outlines a five-year plan to advance economic justice in South Africa and across the African continent. The organization aims to move from a 'start up' phase into 'consolidation' and 'growth' by utilizing a research-policy-advocacy nexus to challenge neoliberal economic orthodoxies and promote systemic change that prioritizes human and planetary wellbeing.

This brochure outlines the sustainable investment advisory services provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to developing countries. The IISD offers free training, workshops, and technical advice to help governments design investment laws and policies that contribute to fair and sustainable development.

This report analyzes whether Canada's international trade obligations, specifically under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), act as barriers or opportunities for sustainable public procurement (SPP). It concludes that these agreements provide significant flexibility for implementing green, social, and strategic procurement, provided that requirements are not based on national origin.

This guide, produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the OECD, provides a transfer pricing framework to help tax administrations in resource-rich developing countries accurately value mineral sales between related parties. It focuses on the application of the Comparable Uncontrolled Price (CUP) method to ensure that minerals are priced on an arm's length basis, thereby reducing base erosion and profit-shifting risks.

This guide, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the OECD, provides a framework for tax administrations in resource-rich developing countries to determine the arm's length price of minerals sold between related parties. It focuses on the application of the Comparable Uncontrolled Price (CUP) method to mitigate the risk of base erosion and profit shifting in the mining sector.

This guide, published by the IISD and OECD, provides a framework for tax administrations in developing countries to determine the arm's length price of minerals sold between related parties. It focuses on the application of the Comparable Uncontrolled Price (CUP) method to prevent tax base erosion and profit shifting in the mining sector.

This case study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) legal frameworks in mining, focusing on California (USA), Kazakhstan, and Queensland (Australia). It identifies ten key components of a strong ESIA framework and analyzes how these three jurisdictions implement and improve their respective systems to meet sustainability goals.

This case study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of consultation and engagement within Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for large-scale mining. It provides a framework for integrating stakeholder dialogue across the mine life cycle—from exploration to closure—and highlights specific legal mechanisms such as grievance processes, participatory monitoring, and the pursuit of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for Indigenous Peoples. The document includes case studies from British Columbia, Canada, and Peru to illustrate the practical application of these frameworks.

This case study describes the inclusive closure and post-mining transition of the Golden Pride gold mine in Tanzania. Operated by Resolute Mining Limited from 1998 to 2013, the mine utilized Australian standards and a Participatory Rural Appraisal approach to engage communities and regulators. Key outcomes included the conversion of the open pit into a community water reservoir, the transfer of site infrastructure to the Institute of Mineral Resources for training, and the progressive restoration of Miombo forests. Despite these successes, the site continues to face challenges from illegal small-scale mining and mercury contamination as of 2022.

The 2023 Mining Policy Framework (MPF), published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on behalf of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), provides a comprehensive set of good international governance practices for the mining sector. The framework is organized into six pillars—laws and institutions, financial benefits, socio-economic benefits, environmental management, post-mining transition, and artisanal and small-scale mining—designed to help member governments ensure mining contributes to sustainable development throughout the entire mine life cycle.

The 2023 Mining Policy Framework (MPM) by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) provides a comprehensive guide for governments to manage the mining sector sustainably. It outlines six pillars of good governance: legislative and institutional frameworks, financial benefit optimization, socioeconomic development, environmental management (including climate goals and biodiversity), post-mining transition planning, and the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining.

The 2023 Mining Policy Framework (MPF), published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on behalf of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), provides a comprehensive set of international best practices for the governance of the mining sector. The framework is designed to help governments ensure that mining activities contribute to sustainable development across six key domains: laws and institutions, financial benefits, socio-economic benefits, environmental management, post-mining transition, and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM).

The 'GUIDANCE NOTES: IGF Mining Policy Framework 2023' is a comprehensive guide published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to help governments implement the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) Mining Policy Framework. The document provides detailed recommendations across six 'Pillars'—Laws, Policies, and Institutions; Financial Benefits; Socio-economic Benefits; Environmental Management; Post-Mining Transition; and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining—to ensure the mining sector contributes to sustainable development and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 'Guía Marco de Políticas Mineras del IGF 2023' is a comprehensive guidance document published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on behalf of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF). It provides a structured framework for governments to develop sustainable mining policies across six pillars: laws and institutions, financial benefits, socioeconomic benefits, environmental management, post-mining transition, and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The guide emphasizes the alignment of national mining frameworks with international best practices and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on transparency, gender equality, community consultation, and environmental protection throughout the entire mine life cycle.

The 'Cadre d´orientation des politiques minières de l'IGF' is a comprehensive guide published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in 2023. It provides a policy framework for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) to support its 80 member countries in implementing sustainable mining laws and regulations. The guide is structured around six pillars: laws and institutions, financial benefits, socio-economic benefits, environmental management, mine closure transition, and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM).

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides pro bono training, workshops, and technical advice to developing countries to ensure foreign investment supports fair and sustainable development.