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This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines natural capital trends in Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Trinidad and Tobago from 1995 to 2020. It argues that relying on GDP as a measure of progress masks the depletion of natural assets and advocates for the use of comprehensive or inclusive wealth (C/IW) metrics to ensure sustainable development.

This research paper examines NATO's capacity to integrate anthropogenic risks, specifically climate change and pandemics, into its operational framework, arguing that these risks represent a critical juncture for the Alliance to reorient its sustainability strategies.

This report examines the risks associated with "peak phosphorus"—the point when demand for rock phosphate exceeds supply—and its implications for global food security and water quality. It focuses on the Lake Winnipeg Basin as a case study for extreme eutrophication and proposes a transition toward phosphorus stewardship through nutrient recovery, recycling, and improved agricultural practices to reduce dependence on mineral fertilizers.

This 2007 report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the environmental impacts of trade liberalization within Thailand's electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) sector. It highlights the tension between the sector's role in export-led growth and the resulting environmental challenges, specifically the rapid increase in e-waste and the risks associated with mid-stream production and informal recycling.