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This scoping report examines the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in climate action and their access to climate finance within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region, noting that governments cannot address climate risks alone.

A statement by research organizations tracking global recovery spending calling for the redirection of COVID-19 stimulus away from carbon-intensive activities toward nature- and climate-positive investments to align with the 1.5°C temperature limit of the Paris Agreement.

This policy brief summarizes a March 24, 2021 webinar regarding the use of international trade policy, specifically voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) and free trade agreement provisions, to reduce deforestation and preserve forest ecosystems.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) issued a statement responding to the Alberta Public Inquiry Into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and the necessity of a clean energy transition.

The 2021 Production Gap Report finds that global government plans for fossil fuel production in 2030 remain largely unchanged from previous assessments and are inconsistent with the Paris Agreement temperature limits, particularly regarding gas production and recent funding allocations.

This policy brief examines the environmental and social challenges of the mining industry and the limitations of current international and domestic governance. It argues that achieving 'sustainable mining' requires a shift toward development partnerships, stronger community consultation, and the integration of UN Sustainable Development Goals into mining operations to mitigate the 'resource curse' and environmental degradation.

This briefing analyzes Indonesia's 2020 COVID-19 recovery budget, highlighting a significant imbalance where funding heavily favored fossil fuels over renewable energy, and provides recommendations to align future spending with the country's climate targets.

This research paper explores how trade can be leveraged as a vehicle to support climate change adaptation in developing countries, specifically examining the role of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes in identifying necessary goods, services, and financing.

This report outlines an internal exercise by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to determine how the organization can better support sustainable food systems research and policy in Canada. Through staff surveys, stakeholder interviews, and literature reviews, IISD identified a need for a holistic, multi-sectoral 'systems approach' to food policy that integrates social equity with economic and environmental goals.

This report, commissioned by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) for the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), examines how just transition policies can address employment and social justice challenges in developing countries and emerging economies during the shift to an ecologically sustainable economy.

A statement by over 200 civil society organizations calling for an immediate end to international public finance for coal, oil, and gas to align with the 1.5°C warming limit and the Paris Agreement.

This fact sheet provides a summary of the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge as of May 24, 2022, listing the financial commitments and geographic focus of 43 participating companies.

This briefing note from the International Institute for Sustainable Development discusses the importance of vertical integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes to ensure that national climate strategies align with local realities and needs.

This briefing note from the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the role of vertical integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, focusing on the necessity of linking national decision-makers with sub-national authorities, local organizations, and citizens to ensure inclusivity and representation.

This policy brief examines the success of the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol in phasing out ozone-depleting substances (ODS). It highlights the synergy between science, diplomacy, and the private sector, noting that the regime has not only facilitated the recovery of the ozone layer but has also provided significant climate co-benefits by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This report examines the impact of digitization, big data, and automation on the global mining sector and proposes policy options to maintain good governance and social balance as the industry transitions.

The NAP Global Network Secretariat is providing support to 20 country partners in the preparation of their first adaptation communications (ADCOM) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), focusing on common questions and the links between ADCOMs and National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes.

A joint submission by CCSI, IISD, and IIED to UNCITRAL arguing that third-party funding in ISDS requires holistic reform to prevent regulatory chill and distortions in dispute settlement. The authors critique proposed 'access to justice' and 'sustainable development' exceptions for funding, citing implementation difficulties and a lack of evidence that such funding benefits SMEs.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that Border Carbon Adjustment (BCA) mechanisms are becoming a reality as countries increase climate ambition. The author proposes a set of international principles and best practices to prevent BCAs from becoming protectionist tools and suggests the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the ideal forum for these discussions.

This policy brief analyzes Indonesia's COVID-19 recovery spending, arguing that the National Economic Recovery (PEN) program is not aligned with the country's net-zero emissions targets due to significant continued support for fossil fuels. The authors recommend reforming fossil fuel subsidies and directing fiscal support toward renewable energy to achieve climate goals and create jobs.