The Sustainability Markets Hub brings together years of IISD research into one central resource to help policy-makers and value chain actors advance sustainable commodity production without leaving anyone behind. Learn more: www.iisd.org/projects/sus...
📢 Last chance to register! Join our webinar tomorrow where leading experts will examine the expiry of the @wto.org’s e-commerce moratorium and what it means for #DigitalTrade policy. ❗ Secure your spot: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🌍🐟 “To get this world to work, we have to make life livable, everywhere – and dealing with subsidies is one way of doing that.” - Prof. Rashid Sumaila As @wto.org members continue #Fish2 talks, leading experts explored which subsidies drive overfishing – and how. 🎥 www.iisd.org/events/fishe...
Fisheries Subsidies’ Contribution to Overcapacity and Overfishing: A refresher on key conceptual frameworks
A webinar to help World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators understand how fisheries subsidies drive overcapacity and overfishing, drawing on key analytical work to inform the ongoing "Fish 2" negoti...
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📅 Save the date on July 16! The #ECommerce moratorium on customs duties expired at @wto.org #MC14 – opening the door to new #DigitalTrade policy approaches. Join our webinar to unpack what this means, especially for developing countries. 🔗 Register here: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
What can the Philippines draw from international carbon pricing experience? New IISD analysis reviews six proposed carbon pricing bills and one related carbon rights bill, with lessons from Canada, the EU, South Korea, China, Viet Nam, and Indonesia. 👉 www.iisd.org/publications...
Malagasy farmers have been practicing organic methods for decades, but without formal certification, they've struggled to compete in international markets. 🌱 Learn how a National Organic Strategy is changing things: https://bit.ly/4v1Iayc
Since January 2026, #CBAM is no longer just a reporting requirement for exporters of steel, aluminum, and other industrial goods to the EU — it carries real competitive implications. New IISD guide breaks down what exporters need to know and do: www.iisd.org/publications...
🐟 #Fish2 negotiations at the @wto.org are resuming & negotiators need context to make decisions on the path ahead. In a recent webinar, @alicetipping.bsky.social & Tristan Irschlinger traced the evolution of #FisheriesSubsidies texts over two years. 🔗 Watch it here: www.iisd.org/events/fish-...
Fish 2 Negotiations: A review of key steps in the process
A webinar to help negotiators get up to speed through a clear overview of the key steps in the "Fish 2" negotiations over the past 2 years.
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How does subsidy reform impact soil health, climate resilience, economic growth, and equity in sub-Saharan Africa? 🌱 Our new report examines just that! Join us on Wed., June 24 for insights on lessons learned and a panel discussion at our launch event: https://bit.ly/4emnpqC
🌳 How can #deforestation policy become effective forest protection? In a new article, Florencia Sarmiento explores global efforts, from #EUDR to #COP30 discussions, and outlines a path toward more inclusive implementation that works for all. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dQteMO
🌊 Today is #WorldOceanDay! This year’s theme is "Reimagine," which serves as a reminder to rethink how we relate to and govern our oceans. Dive deeper into key issues, milestones, and resources 👇 1/5
📅 This week was an opportunity to reflect on the connection between environmental issues and trade in the lead-up to UNFCCC #SB64 talks in Bonn. 🔗 Learn more about our work on the #GreenTransition: www.iisd.org/projects/cli... 5/5
Climate Change, the Natural Environment, and the Green Transition
IISD is driving policy change at the intersection of trade, climate change, and the natural environment.
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🌍 Meanwhile in Brussels, @alicetipping.bsky.social spoke at World Steel's Open Forum. There, she presented IISD guidance on how BCAs could be made both effective & fair and discussed the role of industry in advancing interoperability among measures. 4/5
⛽ On Wednesday, @nataliejones.bsky.social spoke at a Colombia-Netherlands session on #FossilFuel subsidy reform, including the WTO #FFSR Initiative. Participants explored the 1st Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta & path forward amid oil & gas pressures. 3/5
🌐 On Tuesday, @ibarsauskaite.bsky.social joined a session run by India & Japan on the steps toward greater transparency & interoperability of trade & climate measures, including #BCAs. Discussions focused on increasing information sharing & deepening collaboration among WTO members. 2/5
🌱 This week was the seventh edition of the Trade and Environment Week at the @wto.org, which brought together #WTO members and stakeholders to advance dialogue on #Trade and #Environment issues – and IISD experts were at the table. 👇 1/5
🚫🎣 Today is the International Day Against #IUUFishing Each year, these fishing practices cost billions in lost fish and more in threatened livelihoods, food security & ocean health. 🔗 Learn why it matters and what the @wto.org is doing to curb subsidies: https://bit.ly/3VSDIDT
How can developing countries increase market access while promoting sustainable production? 💡VSSs offer one path forward. Our new report examines the integration of VSSs into national regulatory systems for export promotion across four countries: https://bit.ly/4dEg4lP
Happening tomorrow❗Don't miss our May 28 webinar on tax incentives in investment laws – exploring design, governance & coordination across emerging markets. 🗓️ May 28, 1pm CET. Register here 👉 iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🛠️ Building on that foundation, we convened a technical workshop the following week for senior officials & trade experts to examine in greater depth the principles & practical implications of a fairer, more resilient trade agenda. 3/3 🔗 bit.ly/4tWn8jW
🗣️ We began with a High-Level Dialogue with Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder, Nobel Laureate Professor Joseph Stiglitz & @wto.org DG @noiweala.bsky.social on what a progressive trade policy agenda demands from gov'ts, multilateral institutions & the Geneva community. 2/3 🔗 bit.ly/4f8SEHQ
What does progressive trade policy look like in practice, and what does it require of the multilateral system? 🌍 Over the past few weeks, IISD and @fesonline.bsky.social Geneva convened leaders in the Geneva trade space to explore this question. 1/3
🐟 On May 1, the @wto.org Committee on #FisheriesSubsidies met for the first time, focusing on procedures, transparency & notifications. But what does it mean for ocean sustainability? 📚 Our reader’s guide breaks it down in English, French and Spanish: www.iisd.org/publications...
🌍 Building on the High-Level Dialogue earlier this month, we co-organized a workshop with @fesonline.bsky.social Geneva to define the principles of a progressive trade policy & path for @wto.org reform following #MC14 & the #WTO General Council Meeting. 🔗 Learn more: www.iisd.org/events/towar...
🌍 How can #TradePolicy meet today’s challenges in a shifting global order? Last week, we co-hosted a high-level dialogue with @fesonline.bsky.social Geneva, moderated by Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder, and featuring insights from Prof. Joseph Stiglitz & @wto.org DG @noiweala.bsky.social.
🌍 Across 3 days, the #TradeHub2026 brought together diverse voices to look beyond negotiations & put those affected by trade policies at the center. 🎥 If you couldn’t join, or want to revisit the discussions, most sessions are now available to watch: iisd.swoogo.com/trade-and-su...
Last week, our expert Steffany Bermúdez met with producers & buyers of sustainable products at SIAL Canada—including members of the Madagascar delegation. For several years, IISD has worked with policy-makers and producer organizations to support the country’s organic sector.
🎥 The #TradeHub2026 may be over, but the conversations continue. From March 26-28, the Hub convened 500+ diverse voices to explore how trade can drive sustainable development, covering agriculture, low-carbon transitions & digital industrialization. Watch key highlights 👇
🐟 How can the @wto.org #FisheriesAgreement support sustainable livelihoods in Africa? In a 🆕 @iisd.org #SDG Knowledge Hub article, Sebastian Mathew explores how effective implementation is key to sustainability & food security across the continent. 🔗 sdg.iisd.org/commentary/g...
