π» What can we expect on #ECommerce at #MC14?
In a new video, Rashmi Jose breaks down digital trade negotiations at the @wto.org, why they matter & what could unfold during discussions at MC14.
π Learn whatβs on the table at MC14: www.iisd.org/inside-mc14
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When women arenβt included, sustainable development efforts risk leaving behind those who have the most at stake.
More than ever, policies, investments & initiatives need to prioritize gender equality & social justice to address barriers & deliver equitable benefits for women.
#IWD2026
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DRM is central to financing sustainable developmentβand itβs front & centre at the PCT Conference Tax and Development in Tokyo.
Our Tax & Sovereign Debt team is sharing experience on credible, evidence-based tax reform that aligns with global standards and stands up to scrutiny.
"#LNG is a fossil fuel. It emits greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain," IISDβs Steven Haig says.
Canada is looking to β¬οΈ LNG production up to 100 mn tonnes/yrβyet IISD experts warn this carries serious economic & climate risks.
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Amid unprecedented loss of biodiversity and fragmenting multilateralism, @cms.int has shown the importance of sustained international cooperation to enhance the conservation of migratory species crossing our borders
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π’ Β‘Ya estΓ‘ disponible la ΓΊltima ediciΓ³n de Trade & Sustainability Review! Descubre lo que dicen nuestros expertos sobre los temas que darΓ‘n forma a la agenda de la #CM14 #OMC: reforma de la instituciΓ³n, politica industrial, comercio electronico y mucho mΓ‘s.
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π’ La derniΓ¨re Γ©dition de Trade & Sustainability Review est sorti, avec les analyses d'experts sur les thΓ¨mes clΓ©s du #CommerceMondial Γ l'approche de #MC14 de l'OMC : rΓ©forme de l'institution, politique industrielle, commerce Γ©lectronique, et plus.
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π’ The latest #Trade & #Sustainability Review is out! Explore expert insights on the key topics shaping Global trade ahead of the upcoming @wto.org #MC14, including WTO reform, industrial policy, ecommerce, and more.
π Read the full edition: bit.ly/4aOtKKW
π‘ Want to know more about WTO reform ahead of MC14? Alice breaks down how the multilateral trading system has evolved and why the current reform agenda gives members a chance to rethink the rules of #GlobalTrade.
π Read it here: bit.ly/4hAQG24
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ποΈ What can we expect on #WTOReform at #MC14?
In a new video, @alicetipping.bsky.social Tipping explains how the shifting #Trade landscape is shaping the reform debate β and why getting @wto.org members together, matters.
π Learn whatβs on the table at MC14: bit.ly/4rN2LFL
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What's a beaver dam analogue and how can it help strengthen watershed resilience? π¦«
Join us tomorrow to learn more about the science behind these solutions and how to implement them effectively.
Get caught up with part one and register today: https://bit.ly/4qfq0GD
Webinar. Industrial Policy and Trade: Key developments to watch. Friday, March 13, 2026. 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CET. 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EDT. With: Alice Tipping, IISD; Dr. Harry Wardana, Adelaide University; Aaron Cosbey, IISD; Hosuk Lee Makiyama, ECIPE; Dr. Sofia Boza, University of Chile.
π’ Donβt miss @economies.iisd.orgβs upcoming webinar on #IndustrialPolicy & #Trade ahead of the @wto.orgβs #MC14.
Panelists will explore:
πΉ Key trends to watch in 2026
πΉ Affected sectors
πΉ Impacts on developing countries
π Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/46Czkh7
πΈ Foreign investment & development aid are declining, raising financing pressures for #LDCs & #SIDS.
Last week, we hosted a roundtable on investment needs, governance trends & the proposed investment facilitation agreement ahead of the @wto.orgβs #MC14.
π www.iisd.org/events/inves...
On #WorldWildlifeDay, we're celebrating action. π π¦
Learn how the #CAPAInitiative is restoring biodiversity, strengthening climate resilience & supporting local livelihoods by rewilding Zambiaβs Sioma Ngwezi National Park: https://bit.ly/4aIYop0
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Headshot of Josef OstΕanskΓ½. Text reads, "'The priorities of the Belt and Road Initiative are shifting. Host countries should focus on public participation, transparency, and robust pre-investment assessments, to align with developmental objectives.' Josef OstΕanskΓ½, Senior Policy Advisor, IISD."
Host-country governance will shape the next phase of the #BeltandRoad Initiative.
As China shifts toward greener, smaller investments, our latest article shows how stronger domestic rules can turn opportunity into sustainable growth.
Read more β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/40BzW2T
Implemented well, the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan should guide decision-making in #Canadaβs economic strategy.
New @iisd.org research outlines 19 indicators to help policy-makers track progress and get implementation right:
π www.iisd.org/publications...
Webinar. Shaping the Global Data Economy: Trade rules, policy space, and development. Friday, March 6, 2026. 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. CET. Speakers include: Alice Tipping, IISD. Marillia Maciel, Diplo. Henry Gao, SMU, and Neha Mishra, Geneva Graduate Institute.
π’ Join @economies.iisd.org's webinar on data governance and trade policy next week! Experts will explore developing country perspectives & policy approaches to ensure rules on cross-border data flows support inclusive & sustainable development.
Register today: https://bit.ly/4sas0By
Where did environmental negotiations deliver last year?
Our new edition of the State of Global Environmental Governance unpacks the hits and misses of 2025
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#sustdev #multilateralism
π·: Kiara Worth / IISD / Palau Office of Climate Change
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πΎ From irrigation systems to drought-resistant rice seeds, adaptation technologies are urgently needed to protect those most impacted by #ClimateChange.
How can we turn βtechnology transferβ from a buzzword into a reality for the communities most exposed to climate risk?
β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/46lnAzl
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Floods. Drought. Biodiversity loss. Beaver dam analogues are gaining momentum as a climate-resilient solution in the Canadian Prairies.
Join our two-part webinar to see examples of successful implementation and for practical guidance to plan & build: https://bit.ly/4qfq0GD
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βLast chance to register!
Join @economies.iisd.orgβs webinar this Wednesday on designing better & fairer #BCAs that advance #climate goals over protectionism. Experts will explore trade-offs & building international alignment.
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Mother and two children walk along a rice terrace in Thailand. Text overlaid reads, "New article. Reimagining the Agreement on Agriculture."
πΎ Food systems are under strain, and climate change is amplifying these pressures.
The draft Model Treaty on Agricultural Trade for Sustainable Food Systems can offer inspiration on integrating sustainability in rules governing trade in food: https://bit.ly/46d8CeH
A civil society protestor holds a sign above her head reading, "Global Gap Adaptation." She has tape over her mouth that reads, "PAY UP!!" Text overlaid reads, "New Article. National Adaptation Plans in COP 30 Decision: Promises, progress, gaps."
The #NAP assessment at #COP30 didn't make headlines but showed:
βοΈ Increasing ambition in adaptation plans, though progress varies.
β Ongoing gaps in finance, information, and capacity.
Our expert @jeffreygqi.bsky.social unpacks the decision: https://bit.ly/46gSWXV
Delegates from different countries sit in an auditorium during climate negotiations. Text overlaid reads, "New Report. The State of Global Environmental Governance 2025."
Close-up of a screen reading "United States" in an auditorium, indicating the seat of that country's delegate. Text overlaid reads, "'In 2025, geopolitical plates continued their persistent movement, with the United States all but relinquishing its leadership roleβand others eager to fill the void.' Quote from State of Global Environmental Governance 2025 report."
π Amid growing geopolitical tension and unprecedented challenges to multilateralism, where did countries make progress on environmental negotiations in 2025?
Check out our @enb.iisd.org team's latest edition of the State of Global Environmental Governance report.
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π¬ At the #UNTaxConvention negotiations, Alexandra Readhead stressed that national tax administrations must lead on tax disputes. ISDS should not handle more tax cases: the Protocol must deliver a tax-specific approach to dispute prevention and resolution.
See our brief: www.iisd.org/publications...
βοΈ Data drives #DigitalTrade & economic growth, but governments must balance openness with regulation.
Join our webinar on March 6 to explore emerging rules on cross-border data flow, their impacts, and challenges for developing countries.
πβ―Register here: iisd-elp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
An illustration titled "Working with Indigenous Knowledge Holders to Advance Equitable & Inclusive Nature & Climate Initiatives." There are four circles of braided sweetgrass that meet to a central circle. Inside the first sweetgrass circle is a group of Indigenous men participating in a drum circle. Text about reads, "Respect for Indigenous Knowledge & Culture. Ownership, control, access, possession." The second sweetgrass circle depicts a group of Indigenous women standing together. One of the women stands behind a lectern and speaks. Text above reads, "Recognize Indigenous Women as Partners & Equals." The third sweetgrass circle depicts a woman and a two men standing at a table with food. The woman raises a glass of water. Text about reads, "Relationships are Key to Equitable Governance: Before you build it, build the relationship." The central circle shows a feather. Text in the circle reads, "Build Meaningful Relationships. Principles to conside for approaching Indigenous engagement in a good way. Indigenous-led Approaches: Two-Eyed Seeing, Ethical Space. Global Standard: UNDRIP | FPIC. 'Nothing about us, without us.'" The fourth sweetgrass circle depicts two people planting a pine sapling together. Text below reads, "Direct Access to Funding Opportunities." In the bottom left corner is a group of three llamas grazing. On the bottom right is a pod of three orcas, with one orca breaking out through the water. Text above the orca reads, "Wahkohtowin: A Cree worldview meaning kinship and interconnectedness."
How should we work with #Indigenous Knowledge Holders when designing & implementing #climate & #nature initiatives?
Our new brief, co-authored with MΓ©tis National Council, Assembly of First Nations & @globalaffairs.canada.ca, explores fair ways to engage with Indigenous science.
β‘οΈ bit.ly/3ZMH8c5
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Are you curious about how beaver dam analogues can support wildlife habitat and #ClimateResilience? Looking for practical advice on how to design and build them?
Join our two-part webinar with ClimateWest and Freshwater Conservation Canada to learn more: https://bit.ly/4qfq0GD
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With each new energy crisis, governments continue to pour huge sums of money into fossil fuel subsidies.
New analysis from our expert @taralaan.bsky.social emphasizes fossil fuel subsidy reform offers a more secure & affordable path forward β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/3MNwAqk
