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This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the potential impacts of proposed World Trade Organization (WTO) fisheries subsidy rules on the Southern Longline (SLL) tuna fishery in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO). Focusing on South Pacific albacore, the study examines six fleets (China, Chinese Taipei, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and French Polynesia) to assess how prohibitions on subsidies for IUU fishing, overfished stocks, and overcapacity would affect fleet profitability and regional sustainability.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the status of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the role of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs). It details the two primary cooperation avenues (Article 6.2 and 6.4), the challenges of establishing a rulebook—including debates over additionality and double counting—and provides examples of pilot projects and national strategies, particularly focusing on Canada's preparations.

This report examines the potential impacts of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules on fishing subsidies, specifically focusing on shrimp fisheries in the Tropical Eastern Pacific. It analyzes how prohibitions on subsidies for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, overcapacity, and overexploited populations could affect industrial and artisanal fleets in Latin American countries.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines government support for fuel consumption in the fisheries sector, analyzing data from the OECD and WTO. It highlights the prevalence of fuel tax concessions and direct price support across both OECD and non-OECD economies, while noting significant gaps in transparency and notification within WTO frameworks.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the fiscal burden and distributional efficiency of electricity and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidies in India. It identifies significant knowledge gaps due to outdated census data and proposes various targeting mechanisms—including volumetric, categorical, and income-based approaches—to ensure subsidies reach the poorest households without compromising energy access.

The NAP Global Network Progress Report 2018-2019 outlines the Network's support for developing countries in national adaptation planning. It notes that 120 developing countries have launched NAP processes and highlights 2019 as a year of significant political momentum for adaptation, driven by the Global Commission on Adaptation, the UN Secretary General, and the IPCC.

The Production Gap report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and its partners analyzes the discrepancy between planned government fossil fuel production and the levels required to limit global warming to 1.5°C or 2°C, highlighting that current plans are inconsistent with Paris Agreement pledges.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes fossil fuel subsidies in British Columbia, arguing that they undermine the province's climate goals and the CleanBC plan.

This report describes the International Institute for Sustainable Development's (IISD) work in the Lake Winnipeg watershed to harvest sustainable wetland biomass, such as cattails, to reduce nutrient loading, improve habitats, and generate carbon offsets through the circular bioeconomy.

This case study, part of a larger report on BRICS nations, analyzes the fiscal relationship between the South African government and fossil fuels, focusing on revenue dependence and the impact of subsidies.

This case study, part of a larger report on BRICS nations, analyzes the fiscal relationship between the Chinese government and fossil fuels, focusing on revenue percentages and the impact of subsidies.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues that BRICS governments must prepare their budgets for a fiscal transition as the clean energy transition reduces revenues from fossil fuel production and consumption.

This case study, part of a larger report on BRICS nations, analyzes the fiscal relationship between the Brazilian government and fossil fuels, focusing on revenue dependence and the impact of subsidies.

This case study examines India's fiscal and economic dependence on fossil fuels, detailing government revenues, subsidies, and the risks of asset stranding. It outlines the role of state-owned enterprises in the energy sector and the tension between India's renewable energy targets and its projected continued reliance on coal through 2040.

This case study examines Russia's economic and fiscal dependence on fossil fuels, detailing the sector's contribution to government revenue, the role of state-owned enterprises, and the fiscal implications of energy transition and climate policies.

This policy brief analyzes the 2019 Indonesian election results and President Joko Widodo's second-term cabinet, noting that increased political stability and a broader coalition may facilitate policy outcomes. While the first term saw coal expansion overshadow renewable energy, the new administration's Low Carbon Development Initiative (LCDI) targets a 43% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 through a transition from coal to cleaner energy.

This executive summary by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that British Columbia's continued provision of fossil fuel subsidies undermines its climate change goals and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

This case study examines Sri Lanka's efforts to align national policy processes across the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, highlighting the role of centralized ministerial leadership and iterative policy updates.

This case study examines Colombia's efforts to align its national policy processes under three global agendas: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. It specifically focuses on the integration of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, and the strategy for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This case study examines the Government of Kenya's efforts to align its national policy processes under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction to achieve climate-resilient development.