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This commentary examines the emergence of renewable energy jobs in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, positioning the local shift as representative of a global transition where growth in renewables replaces job losses in the fossil fuel industry.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the rule of exhaustion of local remedies (ELR) in international investment law. It analyzes how the customary international law requirement—that individuals seek redress in domestic courts before initiating international proceedings—has been largely dispensed with in investment treaties, while recently being reintroduced by several states to protect domestic sovereignty. The document reviews treaty practices, case law from ICSID and other tribunals, and provides policy recommendations for states negotiating investment agreements.

This commentary by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) criticizes Cadbury's decision to replace Fairtrade International certification with an in-house sustainability standard for its cocoa sourcing. The author argues that this shift reduces public oversight, increases transaction costs for producers, and undermines the participatory governance and market credibility provided by independent international standards.

This guide provides a comprehensive three-phase framework for governments to develop, implement, and monitor strategies for managing Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM). It emphasizes the need for inclusive governance, the categorization of mining practices by impact, and the use of tailored economic and regulatory instruments to integrate informal mining into legal and economic systems while reducing social and environmental harm.

The "Guide IGF à l'intention des gouvernements : Gérer l'activité minière artisanale et à petite échelle," published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in January 2017, provides a structured, three-phase framework for governments to develop and implement strategies for managing artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The guide aims to integrate informal ASM into legal and economic systems while reducing social and environmental harms.

The 'IGF Guidance for Governments: Managing artisanal and small-scale mining' provides a structured, three-phase framework for governments to develop and implement national strategies for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). It focuses on integrating informal activities into legal and economic systems while reducing social and environmental harms.

This briefing paper proposes a systematic, science-informed methodology to assess the adequacy of Canadian public policy in addressing threats to freshwater resources and aquatic biodiversity. It introduces a hierarchical threat classification system and a framework for identifying gaps between existing management instruments and scientific research needs to inform a pan-Canadian approach to freshwater management.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines strategies for increasing the climate resilience of the urban built environment, with a specific focus on the Canadian Prairies. It discusses the risks posed by climate variability, the impact of the urban heat island effect, and the application of design protocols and urban planning paradigms to mitigate these risks.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines strategies to build climate-resilient urban food systems, focusing on the cities of Calgary and Edmonton. It argues that strengthening local food production and diversifying supply chains can mitigate risks posed by extreme weather and global supply shocks.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development explores economic and financial strategies for building climate-resilient cities, with a specific focus on Alberta, Canada. It advocates for moving beyond traditional financial accounting to 'multiple-bottom-line' approaches and the valuation of ecosystem services to prioritize cost-effective adaptation over reactive disaster response.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines strategies for building climate-resilient urban transportation infrastructure, with a particular focus on Alberta's cities. It emphasizes the need for robustness, redundancy, and resourcefulness to mitigate the risks posed by rising temperatures and extreme weather events.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines strategies to enhance the climate resilience of water supply and sanitation systems in Alberta's urban centres, specifically Calgary and Edmonton. It advocates for a transition from highly centralized infrastructure toward a 'multi-barrier' approach incorporating redundancy, decentralization, and low-impact development (LID) to mitigate risks from extreme weather, such as droughts and floods.

The Adaptive Watershed is a guide for a three-day training program developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). It is designed for local decision-makers in land and water management, climate adaptation, and gender equity to build capacity for inclusive, ecosystem-based, and adaptive watershed management.

This report details a training workshop held from September 18 to 22, 2017, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, for government officials from the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) member states. Organized by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) and the UEMOA Commission, the workshop focused on optimizing national economic participation in the mining sector's value chain through local content policies, employment, infrastructure, and mineral processing.

This report documents a training workshop held from September 18 to 22, 2017, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, for officials from the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) member states. The workshop, organized by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) and the UEMOA Commission, focused on optimizing national economic participation in the mining value chain, specifically regarding local content, employment, infrastructure, and mineral processing.

This policy brief introduces the use of domestic public finance to implement National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, noting that various financing sources and mechanisms are being explored as countries integrate adaptation into sector planning.

This commentary discusses the necessary elements for an effective implementation of the pan-Canadian Framework on Climate Change and Clean Growth to meet 2030 international climate commitments.

This report evaluates Canada's comprehensive wealth from 1980 to 2013, finding that while the nation remains wealthy, its comprehensive wealth grew by only 7% per capita, far slower than the 54% growth in individual consumption. The analysis reveals a significant 25% decline in market natural capital and stagnant human capital, while growth in produced capital was heavily concentrated in the volatile housing and oil and gas sectors. The authors argue that this divergence suggests insufficient investment in the nation's long-term asset base and recommend that the federal government fund Statistics Canada to implement regular comprehensive wealth measurement.

This executive summary, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in December 2016, argues that Canada must move beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to measure 'comprehensive wealth' to ensure long-term sustainable development. Analyzing data from 1980 to 2013, the study finds that while Canada remains wealthy, its comprehensive wealth growth is slow and heavily reliant on the depletion of natural capital and a highly concentrated produced capital sector.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the impacts of large-scale private agricultural investments on local livelihoods, water resources, land tenure, and gender equality. It argues that while such investments can create employment and market opportunities, ill-designed contracts often lead to environmental degradation, water scarcity, and the marginalization of rural communities, particularly women. The document advocates for an integrated approach to planning, utilizing a 'social tenure model' and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure sustainability and inclusivity.