State of global environmental governance 2022
With the pent-up need for countries to agree how to address climate finance, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and other pressing environmental issues, a tidal wave of in-person negotiations swept
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
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LPG subsidy reform in Indonesia: lessons learned from international experience
Reforming liquefied petroleum gas subsidies in Indonesia would come with financial, environmental, and social benefits. This collection of examples from other emerging economies showcases successful energy
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Biosafety: ensuring the safe use of modern biotechnologies
The scientific and policy debate on the potential benefits and risks of biotechnologies remains polarized. As more genetically modified crops, insects, and fish are developed, the 2000 Cartagena Protocol
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Achieving a fossil-free recovery
This report looks at how governments should design their COVID-19 recovery support to the energy sector in order to achieve a fossil-free recovery that supports the achievement of the SDGs and net-zero
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Fuelling the recovery: how India’s path from fuel subsidies to taxes can help Indonesia
Indonesia’s comparatively low rate of taxation, exacerbated by falling revenues during the COVID-19 pandemic, has created significant fiscal problems. Well-designed transport fuel taxes can be an effective
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Power by All: Alternatives to a privately owned future for renewable energy in South Africa
In response to challenges related to a fossil-dominated energy system and a slow-paced renewable energy roll-out, the goal of this report is twofold: first, to explore new models for renewable energy development
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Global digital tax reforms and mining: the issue of temporary timing differences
This report examines how the OECD-led global digital tax reforms could lead to lost mining investment and revenue in developing countries if issues related to temporary timing differences are not addressed.
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Options to incorporate circular economy provisions in regional trade agreements
This report explores ways in which trade policy can further support a transition to a more circular economy using regional trade agreements (RTAs) as a vehicle. In doing so, it suggests possible options
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Small Islands, Large Oceans: voices on the frontlines of climate change
Small island developing states are particularly vulnerable to climate change, natural disasters, and external economic shocks. Sustainable development and combating climate change require islands to take
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Small Islands, Large Oceans: voices on the frontlines of climate change
Small island developing states are particularly vulnerable to climate change, natural disasters, and external economic shocks. Sustainable development and combating climate change require islands to take
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Gender in mining governance: opportunities for policy-makers
This publication from the IGF Secretariat provides governments with a series of policy options that will help ensure their mining frameworks support the social and economic advancement of women while minimizing