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This brochure describes the activities and focus areas of the International Institute for Sustainable Development's (IISD) Economic Law and Policy Program, which provides technical expertise and policy advice to government officials in developing countries to foster equitable and environmentally sustainable economic development.

This fact sheet describes the activities of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Energy Program, which provides guidance to authorities on transitioning to sustainable energy systems, reforming fossil fuel subsidies, and implementing international climate commitments.

The document is a brochure for the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), an independent policy research organization. It outlines the organization's mission to provide the knowledge necessary for sustainable development through six core programs: Sustainable Economies, Clean Energy, Fresh Water, Resilient Communities, SDG Knowledge, and Reporting Services.

This brochure describes the activities and strategic priorities of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), focusing on its role as a research and innovation centre that integrates environmental and social priorities with economic development, particularly within the Canadian context.

This policy brief examines China's strategic pursuit of bauxite resources in the Mekong region, specifically Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, to support its growing aluminum industry. It analyzes the economic drivers, the role of Chinese state-owned enterprises, the regulatory challenges in host countries, and the significant environmental and social risks associated with bauxite mining and smelting.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines agricultural cooperatives as a model for inclusive investment. It details the different types of cooperatives, their benefits for smallholder farmers, the role of foreign investment in these structures, and the necessary legal and governmental frameworks to support their success.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) advocates for a transition in India from fossil-fuel-based clean cooking, specifically liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), toward non-fossil alternatives. The authors propose a twin strategy: scaling biogas for rural areas and electric cooking (e-cooking) for urban and peri-urban households to reduce fiscal burdens, import dependency, and environmental impacts.

This document is an annex to the 2018 update of 'India’s Energy Transition: Subsidies for Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy'. It details changes in subsidy policies since 2017 and introduces new summary tables for subsidies related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Saubhagya electrification scheme, and electric vehicles (EVs) at both central and state levels.

This executive summary from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the evolution of energy subsidies in India from financial year (FY) 2014 to FY 2019. It evaluates the shift of public resources between fossil fuels, renewable energy, and electric vehicles, while providing recommendations to align public funding with a clean energy transition, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 crisis.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) analyzes how the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India affected the costs and subsidies of solar photovoltaic (PV) and coal-fired thermal power. The analysis finds that the GST has created a relative bias in favor of coal by increasing the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for new solar PV plants while reducing variable costs for existing coal plants.

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development compares the costs of coal and renewable energy in Indonesia, highlighting the impact of coal subsidies and environmental externalities on energy competitiveness and electricity access.

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues that renewable energy is more cost-effective than coal in Indonesia when externalities are considered and highlights the disparity in subsidies between the two energy sources.

This February 2021 briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines Indonesia's energy policy landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. It details the fluctuations in fuel and LPG subsidies, the government's strategic push for coal derivatives to reduce imports, and the challenges facing the renewable energy transition, including regulatory uncertainty and project delays.

This report evaluates the financial sustainability of Indonesia's electricity sector using the Financial Sustainability Electricity Sector (FSES) framework. It examines the state-owned utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), the role of government subsidies, the expansion of generation capacity through Fast Track Programmes, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy while achieving universal electricity access.

This guide, produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development's Global Subsidies Initiative and the Institute for Essential Services Reform, examines the costs and benefits of energy subsidies in Indonesia. It details the mechanisms of subsidies for fuel, electricity, coal, and LPG, arguing that these measures primarily benefit wealthier citizens while creating fiscal vulnerabilities, discouraging clean energy investment, and encouraging illegal activities like smuggling.

This guide by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a comprehensive overview of the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFD Agreement), a plurilateral initiative within the World Trade Organization (WTO). The document details the agreement's objectives to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) through improved transparency, streamlined administrative procedures, and international cooperation, while outlining the specific flexibilities and capacity-building support provided to developing nations.

The 'Kit de Herramientas del Foro de Políticas de Inversión de Panamá' is a practical guide developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to help government policymakers improve institutional coherence in investment governance. Based on discussions from the 15th Investment Policy Forum (IPF) in Panama, the toolkit provides a structured three-step process to identify causes of institutional incoherence, select appropriate regulatory tools, and determine the most suitable options based on a country's specific national context.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of investment treaties and Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms in global governance. It argues that traditional investment treaties, which prioritize investor protection, often fail to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and instead create significant financial and legal burdens for host states, potentially hindering sustainable development and climate action.

This guide by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of investment treaties and Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms in global governance. It argues that traditional treaties, designed to protect foreign investors and attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), often conflict with sustainable development goals by creating 'regulatory chill' and imposing high financial costs on host states. The document advocates for an ambitious reform of investment law to prioritize public interest, environmental protection, and human rights over investor protections.

This executive summary proposes a "kerosene to solar subsidy swap" in India, suggesting that government funds currently used for kerosene subsidies be redirected to provide marginalized households with off-grid pico solar PV lighting systems. The document argues that such a transition would reduce indoor air pollution and health risks while leveraging a mature market of affordable, certified solar products.