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This fact sheet provides a series of maps characterizing the lower Winnipeg River basin (LWRB) and the Manitoba portion of the broader Winnipeg River basin (WRB). It details the basin's geography—with the WRB covering 136,840 km2 and the LWRB covering 4,650 km2—and includes spatial data on surficial geology, land cover, forest cover, zoning, Indigenous presence, 2016 population density, and drinking water advisories.

This fact sheet describes the geological, soil, and land cover characteristics of the lower Winnipeg River basin (LWRB), noting its dominance by forested land and Precambrian bedrock.

This fact sheet describes the hydrology of the lower Winnipeg River basin (LWRB), focusing on river discharge, water levels, and the role of hydroelectric generating stations. It provides historical discharge data, climate projections for the 2050s, and discusses the river's contribution to Lake Winnipeg's water volume and nutrient loading.

This fact sheet provides a demographic and community overview of the lower Winnipeg River basin (LWRB), detailing population trends, dwelling occupancy, and the presence of Indigenous communities including First Nations and Métis people.

This fact sheet provides a historical overview of the lower Winnipeg River basin (LWRB), detailing its evolution from an Indigenous transportation route and fur trade corridor to a hub for hydroelectric power, mining, forestry, and tourism.

This research paper provides an update on the WTO's e-commerce Joint Statement Initiative negotiations from early 2020, analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on these talks and their relation to economic development and gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) ahead of the Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12).

This stocktaking brief provides an update on structured discussions and negotiations regarding investment facilitation among a group of World Trade Organization (WTO) members, specifically focusing on developments since the release of a streamlined text in early 2020.

This policy brief discusses the management of fishing capacity within the framework of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations to prohibit subsidies that contribute to overcapacity and overfishing.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that Indonesia can increase its revenue for COVID-19 recovery by transitioning from fuel subsidies to higher fuel taxes, citing India's successful transition as a model.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines Environmental Fiscal Reform (EFR) in the Nordic countries, highlighting how the alignment of taxes, subsidies, and spending has decoupled economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions and provided a model for post-pandemic economic recovery.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the governance challenges associated with the over-exploitation of natural resources. It argues that current resource use is unsustainable and unevenly distributed, calling for transformative change through inclusive decision-making, the protection of human rights for marginalized groups, and a shift toward circular economies.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines how Canadian civil society groups—including labour, environmental, Indigenous, and social organizations—can align their efforts to achieve a just transition to a low-carbon economy. Based on surveys and interviews with 48 organizations, the study identifies core tenets of a just transition, analyzes political and technical barriers, and proposes specific actions for both the Canadian government and civil society to ensure the transition is equitable and inclusive.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Sitra explores how Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) can be used to facilitate the global transition to a circular economy (CE). It identifies specific policy levers—including tariff liberalization, services market access, technical standards, investment protections, subsidy reforms, and public procurement—that can be integrated into trade agreements to promote resource efficiency and discourage linear 'take-make-waste' economic models.

This policy brief analyzes how voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) helped smallholder farmers in six countries cope with COVID-19. It finds that VSSs can build resilience through higher premiums, stronger buyer relationships, market diversification, and existing training in protocols. However, VSSs do not eliminate international price volatility or the disproportionate power of buyers. The brief recommends that governments support resilience by incentivizing sustainable consumption, ensuring living incomes via minimum prices, and extending social protection programs.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines how voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) can enhance the resilience of small-scale producers during crises, specifically the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on a study of six commodity sectors across six countries, the document analyzes the role of certification in mitigating price drops and contract cancellations, while also identifying the limitations of VSS in addressing systemic power imbalances and international market volatility. It concludes with policy recommendations for governments to support smallholder resilience through social protection, minimum pricing, and the stimulation of demand for sustainable products.

This policy brief examines the role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in enhancing the resilience of small-scale farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on a study of six countries (Cambodia, India, Colombia, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, and Rwanda), it finds that VSS can provide higher prices, stronger buyer relationships, and better training, which help farmers mitigate shocks. However, VSS alone cannot protect against global price volatility or asymmetric power dynamics in supply chains. The document recommends that governments complement VSS with social protection, minimum price guarantees, and policies to stimulate demand for sustainable products.

This policy brief provides a stocktaking of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) negotiations on e-commerce as of February 2021. It examines how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital adoption while widening the digital divide, and analyzes the current state of play in the JSI negotiations, including areas of convergence and persistent divergence among the 86 participating members.

This policy brief examines the measurement and management of fishing capacity within the framework of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations to discipline fisheries subsidies. It provides technical definitions of capacity, overcapacity, and overfishing based on FAO guidelines, and discusses the challenges of monitoring these metrics in multi-species and artisanal fisheries. The document also analyzes global fleet trends from 1950 to 2015, noting a significant increase in vessel numbers and engine power alongside a decline in stock abundance.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) examines how the OECD's Pillar Two global minimum tax proposal may negatively impact the mining sector in resource-rich developing countries due to 'timing differences' between accounting and tax profits.

This report analyzes the impact of the OECD's Pillar Two global digital tax reforms on the mining sector, specifically focusing on 'timing differences' between accounting profits and taxable income. It argues that without proper resolution of these differences, resource-rich developing countries could lose significant tax revenue and investment to developed nations where parent companies are based.