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This case study documents the emergence of women's leadership in Belize's small-scale fisheries, moving from unrecognized informal labor to the establishment of the National Women in Fisheries Association (NWIFA) in 2024. It emphasizes that while only 3% of licensed commercial fishers are women, their role in the value chain is critical for sustainable resource management and climate resilience.

A report based on national polling by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Nanos Research detailing Canadian public support for water infrastructure investment and the prevalence of water-related challenges.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is calling for a broad range of stakeholders, particularly from developing and emerging economies, to participate in a public consultation on a draft Instrument on International Investment Contracts developed by UNIDROIT and the ICC.

A July 2026 report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) presents findings from a national poll of 2,219 Canadians regarding water infrastructure. The results indicate a high public demand for urgent government action on water infrastructure and strong support for the implementation of natural infrastructure to address deficits and improve resilience.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has issued a briefing calling for stakeholders to participate in a public consultation on the draft UNIDROIT–ICC Instrument on International Investment Contracts. The briefing argues that the final instrument must move beyond aspirational language to make sustainable development a binding, operational feature of international investment contracts, while avoiding the perpetuation of open-ended investor protection standards typical of old-generation investment treaties.

This report outlines a framework for integrating distributed renewable energy (DRE) into India's rural electricity systems to improve reliability and affordability. It advocates for a shift from fragmented, scheme-driven deployments to a coordinated approach centered on 'Village Energy Plans' that align system design with local demand patterns and institutional coordination.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes three potential trajectories for Canada's industrial carbon price between 2030 and 2040 to determine their impact on emissions and economic growth.

This report examines the reform of agricultural subsidy programs in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in Malawi, Kenya, and Zambia, to address fiscal pressures, climate change, and soil degradation.

A technical guide for exporters of goods covered by the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM), specifically focusing on steel and aluminum, detailing cost calculations, emissions reporting, and the impact of domestic carbon pricing.

This report details a five-year study (2019-2023) of the De Salaberry water retention project in southeastern Manitoba, examining how a small, naturalized dam affects phosphorus reduction to combat eutrophication and harmful algal blooms in Canadian freshwater systems.

This working paper from the International Institute for Sustainable Development introduces a framework for an intersectional approach to Climate Risk Assessments (CRAs). The approach aims to move beyond simple identification of vulnerable groups to analyze how overlapping systems of inequity create structural barriers that increase climate vulnerability.

The Nature-based solutions inventory Zimbabwe documents recently completed and ongoing nature-based solutions (NbS) projects in Zimbabwe, focusing on their approaches, targeted ecosystems, and the climate and biodiversity risks they address.

This guide details the success factors and lessons learned from the Scaling Up Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Measures in Rural Latin America (EbA LAC) initiative, which focused on scaling up nature-based solutions in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala.

The Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia documents recently completed and ongoing nature-based solutions (NbS) projects, focusing on their approaches, targeted ecosystems, and the climate and biodiversity risks they address.

The Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Zambia documents current and completed nature-based solutions (NbS) projects designed to address climate and biodiversity crises. It emphasizes the integration of NbS with livelihood development, participatory governance, and gender-responsive approaches to build inclusive adaptation mechanisms.

This report provides an inventory of nature-based solutions (NbS) for adaptation implemented in Uganda from 2015 to 2026, analyzing how ecosystem-based interventions address climate vulnerability and biodiversity challenges across various landscapes.

The 'Toolkit for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for National Adaptation Plan Processes' provides practical guidance for national government teams to develop and improve monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems, specifically focusing on the identification and use of adaptation indicators.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines how renewable energy infrastructure developed for mining operations can be leveraged to enhance local content policy, energy access, and community resilience, providing policy recommendations for governments to align mining and development goals.

This report quantifies the economic costs of eight common single-use plastic items in Canada, affecting waste management, wastewater infrastructure, and ecosystems. It highlights a critical lack of item-level data and recommends incorporating volumetric measurements into waste audits. To assist municipalities in evidence-based policy making, the report introduces a Plastic Waste Cost Calculator for estimating and comparing costs across multiple waste streams.

The 'Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia' (2026) documents 11 projects designed to mitigate climate risks—such as severe drought and water scarcity—through ecosystem-based adaptation. Central to these efforts is community-based natural resource management (CBNRM), which integrates local and Indigenous knowledge to restore degraded lands, diversify livelihoods (e.g., beekeeping and organic farming), and reduce human-wildlife conflict across nine Namibian regions.