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The document describes an assessment of Namibia's mining laws and policies conducted by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) at the request of the Government of Namibia and the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

This briefing introduces the concept of alignment regarding country efforts under three international policy frameworks: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

This document introduces a collection of case studies and reports focused on green finance approaches to soil remediation, highlighting the need for innovative funding mechanisms where traditional liability rules fail and noting how regional cost structures and human health risks influence remediation efforts.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development presents 17 case studies on financing instruments that blend public and private capital to fund the remediation of contaminated soil, as part of a broader four-year project titled 'Financing Models for Soil Remediation'.

This case study, prepared by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (IGF), synthesizes interviews with 20 stakeholders to identify practical interventions for increasing women's participation in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). It advocates for a holistic approach combining economic, social, technical, and political empowerment to overcome systemic barriers.

This report provides an assessment of the Kyrgyz Republic's readiness and capacity to implement the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) Mining Policy Framework (MPF). Conducted between December 2017 and May 2018, the study analyzes national laws, policies, and administrative processes across six thematic areas: legal and policy framework, financial benefit optimization, socio-economic benefit optimization, environmental management, mine closure, and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The assessment identifies strengths in the general tax regime and the existence of 'social packages' for communities, while highlighting critical gaps in outdated technical standards, unpredictable fiscal changes, and a lack of comprehensive mine closure regulations.

This report assesses Namibia's readiness to implement the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) Mining Policy Framework (MPF). It evaluates the country's mining laws and policies across six thematic areas: Legal and Policy Environment, Financial Benefit Optimization, Socioeconomic Benefit Optimization, Environmental Management, Post-Mining Transition, and Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM). The assessment identifies strengths in geological data and revenue generation, but highlights critical gaps in mine closure legislation, occupational health and safety, and the formalization of the ASM sector.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that integrating climate-related risk assessments into the planning of energy infrastructure is essential for safeguarding Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) implementation. It details how physical climate stressors threaten various energy generation sources and provides a framework for building resilience through robustness, resourcefulness, and recovery, while emphasizing that such measures are critical for project bankability and attracting private investment.

The report examines how economic instruments in India, Mexico, and Indonesia can be used to attract the private investment necessary to meet Paris Agreement and SDG targets, recommending that governments align fiscal policies with climate goals to send clear signals to investors.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a legal analysis of a draft Model Investment Dispute Prevention and Management Protocol developed by the International Energy Charter Secretariat, arguing that the proposed legal instrument creates unnecessary legal risks for states.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes the Government of Canada's 'progressive and inclusive' trade and investment agenda. It argues that Canada's current model, based on investment protection and liberalization, fails to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and creates risks through investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms. The author urges the government to use upcoming consultations on the model foreign investment promotion and protection agreement (FIPA) to fundamentally rethink investment governance rather than making marginal procedural fixes.

This report analyzes the financing challenges and models for soil remediation in China, where 16.1% of soil is contaminated. It highlights a critical funding gap, noting that while the government has allocated billions, the total need may reach trillions of yuan. The report discusses the failure of the 'polluter pays' principle due to historical land ownership ambiguities and suggests diversifying investment through green bonds, PPPs, and international loans to attract social capital.

This report explores how fintech technologies—IoT, big data, AI, and blockchain—can be applied to ecosystem management to address complex environmental issues like toxic algal blooms. It argues that while these tools are mature in the financial sector, their adoption in environmental science is slowed by cultural barriers to data sharing. The author suggests that integrating these technologies can lead to 'authoritative open data' and more predictive, real-time environmental management.

This storybook introduces Floating Treatment Wetlands (FTWs), artificial platforms that enable aquatic emergent plants to grow in deep water to improve the quality of freshwater lakes by capturing nutrients and transforming pollutants.

This report assesses how Uganda's water sector institutions and policies integrate gender and climate change considerations into planning, budgeting, and monitoring, utilizing a desk review of strategies and interviews with sector officials.

This report proposes a "kerosene to solar subsidy swap" in India, suggesting that savings from the phased removal of inefficient and polluting kerosene subsidies be used to fund off-grid solar lighting for vulnerable households. It identifies pico solar PV as a viable replacement and suggests Uttar Pradesh and Odisha as potential locations for pilot studies.

This research paper evaluates the integration of gender and climate change considerations into Uganda's water and watershed management. While Uganda has successfully implemented gender-responsive budgeting and representation quotas in water user committees, gender mainstreaming in climate change policies remains minimal. The report highlights that women are the primary users of water but are often excluded from formal decision-making and have limited access to climate information. It concludes that while policy frameworks are strong, implementation is hindered by customary laws and a lack of practical understanding at the local level.

This guide by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a strategic framework for governments to design and implement local content policies in the mining sector. It outlines a four-step process—aligning with national objectives, taking stock of capabilities, crafting specific policies, and establishing monitoring mechanisms—to ensure mining investments contribute to sustainable, inclusive economic development and diversification.

This paper from the Global Value Chain Policy Series explores the intersection of environmental sustainability and global value chains, focusing on barriers to environmental goods and services and the role of sustainability standards.

This briefing describes the importance of a strategic communications approach in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, specifically focusing on how the Government of Saint Lucia utilizes these strategies to engage stakeholders and citizens.