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This report discusses the disconnect between scientific research and political decision-making regarding biodiversity conservation in the Andean countries under the threat of climate change. It proposes the implementation of a knowledge management system based on indicators to translate complex scientific data into actionable information for policymakers.

This report documents a multidisciplinary workshop held from May 7th to 9th, 1999, in San Rafael de Heredia, Costa Rica, organized by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). The event brought together 38 scientists, researchers, and policy specialists from 17 countries to discuss the design of effective indicators for sustainable development, specifically focusing on the feasibility of aggregated national-level indicators and the integration of measurement results into decision-making processes.

This working paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues for a principles-based approach to developing Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (SDGIs) to accompany the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) mandated by the Rio+20 Conference. It emphasizes that the technical process for creating indicators should remain separate from the political goal-setting process to ensure scientific objectivity.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) discusses the application of resilience measurement in the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on a study conducted in eastern Ontario, Canada. It outlines a system-based approach to developing resilience indicators that move beyond traditional risk-reduction to assess the capacity of socioeconomic and natural systems to absorb shocks and transform.