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The MAP-FIRE project analyzed forest fire risks in the Amazon's MAP region (Madre de Dios, Acre, and Pando), finding that drought-induced fires can cause over 50% of primary forest deforestation during drought years. In Acre, fires between 2008-2012 resulted in economic losses of approximately US$ 307.46 million (9.07% of its GDP). The project developed real-time monitoring platforms for fire and air quality, which have since influenced sensor network installations across all Brazilian Amazon states and a new project in the Pantanal.

This report examines the status of the Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on e-commerce among World Trade Organization (WTO) members as of February 2021, specifically analyzing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on these negotiations and the broader digital economy. It details the acceleration of e-commerce adoption, the persistence of the digital divide, and the progress of ten thematic small groups working toward a consolidated negotiating text for the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12).

The document is a brochure describing CRiSTAL (Community-based Risk Screening Tool – Adaptation and Livelihoods), a project-planning desktop application designed to help project planners and managers integrate climate adaptation into community-level activities. It outlines the tool's objectives, its three-phase analytical approach, and the support services provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and its partners.

This fact sheet describes the Economic Law and Policy program of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), which provides technical support, legal advice, and global platforms to help governments and stakeholders design economic policies that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote low-carbon, equitable growth.

This fact sheet describes the Resilience program of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), detailing its multidisciplinary approach to managing climate- and conflict-related risks through three primary focus areas: climate adaptation, environment, conflict and peacebuilding, and food security.

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 policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins analyzes the role of the private sector within the REDD+ supply chain. It identifies key private sector actors—including investors, producers, brokers, advisors, auditors, and end-buyers—and examines the motivations and challenges associated with their engagement. The document argues that while private sector involvement is critical for scaling up investment, it is currently hindered by policy uncertainty and unresolved land tenure and carbon ownership issues. It proposes strategies to stimulate investment, such as leveraging compliance carbon markets and implementing nested crediting frameworks.

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) describes the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in agricultural markets and the challenges faced by least developed countries in accessing these markets. It outlines the 'Improving Sustainable Markets for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development' project and the broader 'State of Sustainability Initiatives' (SSI) project, which aim to provide data and capacity building to prevent the marginalization of poor producers.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues that international security in the 21st century has shifted from state-on-state military conflict to 'human security', where threats include terrorism, climate change, and resource conflict. The author contends that current international trade and aid policies, often designed by wealthy nations, can systematically undermine peace and development in poor states by reinforcing power disparities and creating economic instability.

This discussion paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the rise of unsolicited proposals (USPs) in infrastructure procurement. It synthesizes findings from a Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) report, highlighting the risks USPs pose to transparency and value-for-money, and provides recommendations for governments to establish robust management frameworks. The paper specifically examines the tension between the expediency of USPs and the principles of sustainable public procurement (SPP), which emphasizes life-cycle costs and strategic needs analysis.

This briefing summarizes the results of the 2011 Annual Conference of the Think Tank Forum GIBSA, focusing on the shared interests and individual agendas of Germany, India, Brazil, and South Africa during their concurrent terms as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The document highlights their collective push for UNSC reform to better reflect current global power dynamics and their efforts to establish a common agenda on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation, and the legitimacy of international security governance.

This research paper examines the rise of transnational organised crime (TCOs) as a global security threat, analyzing how globalisation and the erosion of state authority have facilitated the growth of criminal networks. It explores the relationship between TCOs and various state types—particularly weak and transitional states—and provides a typology of state roles in facilitating or combating illicit activities. The document details the operational characteristics of TCOs, including their use of ethnic networks and risk management strategies, and assesses the specific threats they pose to national security, financial systems, and human rights.

This working document, compiled by the Network of Southern Think Tanks (NeST), proposes a conceptual framework to define, account for, and measure the quality and impact of South-South co-operation (SSC). It seeks to establish a common narrative and methodological approach for Southern partners to track development co-operation independently of the OECD-DAC's Official Development Assistance (ODA) standards.

This research paper analyzes Brazil's trade policy and reform, noting a significant increase in trade surpluses and productivity following liberalization in the 1990s. However, it argues that Brazil remains relatively closed compared to other BRIC nations and is hindered by the 'Brazil Cost' (bureaucracy and infrastructure deficits). The author contends that current trade policy is overly driven by geopolitical goals—such as seeking a UN Security Council seat—rather than commercial strategy, and calls for a more transparent, strategic, and less bureaucratic trade regime.

The Global Tracking Framework, coordinated by the World Bank/ESMAP and the IEA, establishes a system of indicators to monitor progress toward three 2030 goals: universal access to modern energy services, doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvement, and doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.

This briefing describes the development and findings of a global Evidence Gap Map (EGM) on sustainable energy, co-funded by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and 3ie. The EGM systematically screens rigorous evidence on the causal effects of sustainable energy interventions in low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs) to support SDG 7 targets regarding energy access, efficiency, and renewables.

This fact sheet from Sustainable Energy for All outlines three strategic solutions for sustainable urban mobility and categorizes cities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America into four types based on their specific opportunities for energy and transport interventions.

A guide produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato si’. It outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice, advocating for a fundamental transformation of economic and social systems away from fossil fuel dependency and over-consumption toward stewardship and care.

This guide, a joint initiative by the Holy See and the Stockholm Environment Institute, provides a framework for environmental stewardship inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical 'Laudato si’'. It outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, arguing that these are rooted in excessive consumption and fossil-fuel-based economic models. The document calls for a fundamental transformation of societal behaviors and economies to ensure social justice and the survival of the planet.

This report advocates for repurposing global agricultural subsidies—which grew from $325 billion in 2000 to $619 billion—into land restoration efforts. It highlights that low-carbon techniques like agroforestry can return $7-30 per $1 invested, helping to mitigate the fact that agriculture and land use cause up to 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions and threatening the ability to feed 10 billion people by 2050.