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This research paper examines the environmental impacts of trade liberalization and regional integration on the tourism sector in Lao PDR. It highlights the growth of the industry, the role of ecotourism in conservation, and the risks of unplanned development, while providing strategic policy recommendations to ensure sustainable growth.

This research paper, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the IUCN in December 2007, examines the potential for nature-based tourism to support sustainable livelihoods in Laos. It analyzes the growth of the tourism sector, the role of ecotourism, and the socio-economic impacts on local communities, specifically highlighting the challenges of benefit distribution and the influence of regional integration through ASEAN.

This research paper examines the environmental impacts of trade liberalization on the wood and wood products sector in the Lao PDR. It analyzes how regional demand, particularly from China, and integration into trade agreements like ASEAN and AFTA influence forest decline, biodiversity loss, and the transition from low-value raw log exports to high-value processed wood products.

This research paper, published in December 2007 by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the IUCN, analyzes the wood sector in Lao PDR. It examines the trade of wood products, the regulatory framework governing forestry, and the challenges associated with sustainable forest management and certification.

This document consists of remarks delivered by David Runnalls, President of the International Institute for Sustainable Development, at the Trade Ministers’ Dialogue on Climate Change Issues in Bali, Indonesia, on December 8-9, 2007. Runnalls argues that climate change and the multilateral trading system are interlinked, asserting that failure to address climate change constitutes a failure of the trade system. He outlines how trade policy can support climate goals through liberalization of low-carbon goods, the reduction of fossil fuel subsidies, and the facilitation of technology transfer to developing countries.

This research paper examines international migration patterns in southern Africa, focusing on the challenges of data collection and the implementation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Draft Protocol on Facilitation of Movement of Persons. It analyzes the dynamics of voluntary and forced migration, the prevalence of xenophobia in destination countries, and the need for harmonized legislation to achieve regional integration.

This briefing documents the action items and decisions made during the 25th Executive Council (CE) meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held on November 28-29, 2007, in Arlington, Virginia.

This briefing outlines the Terms of Reference (TORs) for developing a strategic plan and priorities for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) for the following decade. The document identifies key areas for institutional improvement, including governance, funding, communication, and the IAI's relationship with member countries and global organizations.

This briefing provides a synopsis of discussions from a November 2007 workshop hosted by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) regarding Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) and logistics-related obstacles to trade in Southern Africa.

This briefing examines the challenges facing the implementation of the East Sudan Peace Agreement (ESPA), signed in October 2006 between the government of Sudan and the Eastern Front. While the agreement ended ten years of hostilities, the authors highlight significant obstacles, particularly regarding the representation of diverse ethnic groups and the specific political and administrative complexities of re-including Gedaref State within the Eastern Sudan region.

A statement delivered at the 2nd Korea-Africa Forum Seminar on November 15, 2007, discussing the historical ties between South Africa and the Republic of Korea, the developmental challenges facing Africa, and the potential for Africa to learn from Korea's rapid economic transition from a war-ravaged nation to a developed economy.

Opening remarks by Elizabeth Sidiropoulos of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) at the Korea Africa Forum Intersessional Meeting in Johannesburg on 15 November 2007.

The Male’ Declaration on the Human Dimension of Global Climate Change is a statement adopted on 14 November 2007 by representatives of Small Island Developing States. It asserts that climate change poses a fundamental threat to human rights and calls for urgent international action to stabilize the global climate and assess the human rights implications of environmental degradation.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a comprehensive overview of employment data and projections across the renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) sectors, comparing them with traditional fossil fuel and nuclear energy industries at national, state, and international levels.

This fact sheet outlines three 2007 U.S. legislative proposals for green workforce development: the Green Jobs Act (H.R. 2847), the Green Jobs Energy Amendment (S.A. 1515), and the NEW ERA Act (H.R. 872). These bills focused on establishing training programs for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and bioenergy through the Departments of Labor, Energy, and Agriculture.

Four international organizations requested that the WTO web-cast the hearings for the EC-Bananas III dispute (WT/DS27) in November 2007 to ensure that citizens and government officials from developing countries, particularly in the ACP regions, could observe the proceedings without needing to travel to Geneva.

The Center for International Environmental Law petitions for amicus curiae status in the ICSID arbitration between Biwater Gauff Tanzania Limited and the United Republic of Tanzania, arguing that the dispute involves critical issues of sustainable development, basic human rights, and the privatization of water services.

This research paper examines the evolving economic and political relationship between China and Africa following a strategic partnership summit. It analyzes the tensions between China's rapid investment and development goals and the emerging concerns in Africa regarding colonial-style economic ties, labor standards, and the risk of deindustrialization.

This report by Friends of the Earth International presents testimonies from nine countries to illustrate the human impact of climate change. It emphasizes that Indigenous Peoples and communities in the global South are most vulnerable due to their reliance on land and water. The document argues for a global movement to achieve climate justice by challenging the economic systems driving unsustainable production and consumption.

This report by Friends of the Earth International presents testimonies from nine countries, highlighting the disproportionate vulnerability of the Global South to climate change. It emphasizes that local communities often possess ancestral knowledge and traditional practices—such as agroecology and sustainable water management—that are more effective for adaptation than top-down institutional measures. The document calls for a global movement for climate justice and a transition away from fossil fuels to protect the most marginalized populations.