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This policy brief examines the establishment of County Climate Change Funds (CCCFs) by five county governments in Kenya to identify, prioritize, and finance investments aimed at reducing climate risk and meeting adaptation priorities.

This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of infrastructure banks in closing the global infrastructure financing gap. It analyzes best practices from various international institutions and provides eight strategic recommendations for countries establishing their own infrastructure banks to mobilize private capital and promote sustainable development.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) tracks progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8)—focused on inclusive economic growth and decent work—within Canadian cities. Using five indicators derived from Statistics Canada data, the document analyzes trends in GDP per capita, GDP per employed person, median income, unemployment rates, and youth unemployment from the 1990s through 2016.

This report analyzes the restructuring of the Polish coal mining sector from 1989 to 2015, examining the economic trends, political drivers, and social mitigation instruments used to reduce workforce and production. It evaluates the Mining Social Package and special privileges for mining communes, concluding that while employment and production were significantly reduced, the process left substantial social costs and lacked a comprehensive regional strategy.

This case study examines Australia's approach to creating an enabling environment for direct employment in the mining sector, focusing on the integration of government policy, education initiatives, and the development of the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector to maximize local industry participation.

This case study examines Australia's historical attempts to develop a domestic steel industry through government intervention, protectionism, and downstream beneficiation requirements, ultimately highlighting the challenges of maintaining global competitiveness after protective measures are removed.

This case study examines Botswana's approach to increasing local procurement in the mining industry, focusing on the alignment between demand-side preferential treatment and supply-side supplier development programs.

This case study examines the use of Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBAs) in Canada to protect Indigenous rights and promote local employment, focusing specifically on the Voisey’s Bay nickel mine in Newfoundland and Labrador. It details how the Joint Education and Training Authority (JETA), supported by federal funding, acted as an Indigenous-led intermediary to train local Innu and Inuit peoples for roles at the mine.

This case study examines Kazakhstan's approach to promoting local procurement in the extractives sector through a combination of demand-side preferential treatment, strict reporting requirements, and supply-side industrial development programs.

This case study examines the challenges faced by Nigeria's state-led efforts to develop a downstream oil and gas industry, highlighting how mismanagement and political interference have prevented the country from becoming a net exporter of refined petroleum products.

This case study examines the development of horizontal linkages in South Africa's mining sector, highlighting how specialized expertise gained from overcoming unique geological and technical constraints allowed local suppliers to diversify into other industries and international markets. It notes that these linkages were primarily driven by market forces and private sector innovation rather than government policy, though recent policy uncertainty and skills shortages have challenged the sector's competitiveness.

This case study examines South Africa's use of demand-side and supply-side policy options to promote local procurement in the mining sector, specifically focusing on reducing inequality through the empowerment of historically disadvantaged South Africans.

This case study examines Tanzania's difficulties in establishing horizontal linkages within its mining sector, focusing on the failures of its National System of Innovation (NSI) and the complexities of the Central Development Corridor (CDC) infrastructure project.

This executive summary provides a framework for governments to design and implement local content policies in the mining sector to promote inclusive economic development and diversification. It outlines a four-step process—aligning with national objectives, taking stock of capabilities, crafting specific policy instruments, and establishing monitoring mechanisms—while warning that these policies must be context-specific and compliant with international trade laws.

This executive summary outlines a guide for governments to develop local content policies in the mining sector. It proposes a four-step framework: aligning with national goals, conducting a situational inventory, designing policies (covering procurement, employment, horizontal/downstream links, and domestic capacity), and establishing monitoring systems. The document highlights the need for context-specific solutions and warns of challenges such as industry automation and conflicts with international trade laws (WTO).

This executive summary provides a guide for governments on implementing local content policies in the mining sector to promote inclusive economic development. It outlines a four-step process—aligning with national goals, conducting a situational assessment, policy design, and monitoring—while detailing five types of local content objectives: local procurement, direct local employment, horizontal linkages, downstream linkages, and national capacity building. The document emphasizes that there is no universal model and warns of challenges such as technological automation and international trade law conflicts.

This report details a regional training workshop on the management of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from February 26 to March 1, 2018. Organized by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining (IGF) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the event gathered over 50 public and private sector officials from 17 French-speaking African countries to implement the 'IGF Guide for Governments: Managing Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining'.

This practical guide, developed by the OECD and the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), provides guidance for developing countries on limiting excessive interest deductions used by multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the mining sector to erode tax bases and shift profits abroad.

This policy brief from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that biomass is a viable and abundant renewable energy source in Manitoba. It highlights the potential for both traditional and ecological biomass to replace fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide environmental benefits such as nutrient removal from landscapes. The document calls for the Government of Manitoba to support bioenergy markets through financial investment, infrastructure development, and research into high-value bioproducts.

This report summarizes an expert meeting co-hosted by IISD and FES in 2018 regarding the integration of investor obligations into trade and investment agreements. It addresses the current asymmetry where investors have strong protections but few obligations. The report proposes model provisions covering compliance with domestic law, anti-corruption, human rights, labour and environmental standards, transparency of contracts, pre-establishment impact assessments, and the prevention of tax base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). It also explores enforcement mechanisms, including state counterclaims in ISDS and civil liability in home-state courts.