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International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 21h

How can nature-based solutions strengthen water security & climate resilience? 💧💪 Join us on Aug 21 to explore how wetland restoration, watershed conservation & green infrastructure can protect aquatic ecosystems & address water challenges: https://bit.ly/4zhaZtV #WaterAction

"Capacity Development Series" by the United Nations Water Conference and United Arab Emirates, 2026. Session 2: Water for Planet: Nature-based Solutions to Protect Aquatic Ecosystems." The session is co-led by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and scheduled for 21 August 2026 at 3:30 GMT +1. Logos for the Global Youth Movement for Water and Major Group for Children and Youth are included. A QR code for registration is visible at the bottom.

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 1d

🏛️ UN Tax Convention negotiations enter a decisive phase this week in New York! As talks shift to concrete treaty text on fair taxing rights & sustainable development, IISD is following live. 🔗 Get up to speed on our hub: https://bit.ly/4fIOFQV

Participants at a UN Tax Convention sit with laptops and headphones in a large conference room. The atmosphere is focused and attentive. Text overlaid reads, "UN Tax Convention negotiations enter a decisive phase this week in New York."

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 2d

We need inclusive approaches to address the climate & biodiversity crises 🤝 Co-authored with Métis National Council, the AFN & @globalaffairs.canada.ca our brief explores fair ways to engage with Indigenous Knowledge Holders. EN: bit.ly/49T9Eyn FR: bit.ly/4uxFXue #IndigenousPeoplesDay

An illustration titled "Working with Indigenous Knowledge Holders to Advance Equitable & Inclusive Nature & Climate Initiatives." There are four circles of braided sweetgrass that meet at a central circle.

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 7d

¡Ya está disponible la última edición de Trade & Sustainability Review! Expertos van más allá de los titulares para explorar cómo el cierre del Estrecho de Ormuz está transformando el comercio en distintas regiones y sectores, y cómo construir resiliencia bit.ly/4wGSqgZ

Dos barcos atraviesan el estrecho de Ormuz. El texto dice: «Trade and Sustainability Review en español. La Crisis de Ormuz: Caminos hacia la resiliencia, julio de 2026».

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 7d

📚 Le dernier numéro de Trade & Sustainability Review va au-delà des gros titres pour analyser comment la fermeture du détroit d'Ormuz redéfinit les échanges commerciaux entre les régions et les secteurs, et comment renforcer la résilience. 🇫🇷: bit.ly/4fAPEno

Deux navires traversent le détroit d'Ormuz. Le texte dit : «Trade and Sustainability Review en français. Le choc d'Ormuz : voies de la résilience, juillet 2026. »

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 7d

📚 The latest Trade & Sustainability Review is out! In this edition, experts look beyond headlines to explore how the Strait of #Hormuz closure is reshaping trade across regions & sectors, and how to build resilience. 🇬🇧 Read it here: bit.ly/4xkW93M

Two ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The text reads: "Trade and Sustainability Review. The Hormuz Shock: Pathways to Resilience, July 2026."

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 7d

🌍 Delegates are back in New York for the 5th session of UN tax negotiations. Bob Michel and Tatiana Falcão unpack why the scope of “taxes covered” could decide whether the new Services Protocol on cross-border services serves its purpose. 👉 https://bit.ly/3TBr8dg

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 8d

Sustainability commitments are reshaping the way global markets operate. Explore our interactive dashboard for sharing policies that support sustainable commodity production & improve access to sustainability markets for small-scale farmers & businesses: https://bit.ly/3S0Qjp1

A map of North and Central America with the countries of Mexico, Brazil, and Chile highlighted. It is paired with text promoting the "Sustainable Value Chain Policy Navigator." Text overlaid reads, "Find government policies advancing sustainability and inclusion in value chains through: Biodiversity conservation, Forest protection, Soil health, and Market access support."

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 11d

🎨 Calling all artists and illustrators! The #SUNCASA project is seeking an author/illustrator or team to develop an engaging educational comic book for children and adolescents. 📄 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4pLAajM #hiring #freelanceillustrators

Recruitment poster with the headline "We're hiring!" inviting applications for the position of Author/Illustrator. The role involves creating a youth-oriented comic book for educational projects in SUNCASA cities. The application deadline is August 14, 2026.

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 12d

Are you passionate about using animation and storytelling to inspire the next generation of climate leaders? The #SUNCASA project seeks an animator or team of animators to design & produce four engaging videos for youth. 📄 Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/4yEP5R1 #hiring

Request for Proposal. Consultancy: Design and Production of Four Animated Videos.

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 12d

🤝 For the first time, we're co-hosting this year’s #WTOPublicForum alongside the @wto.org & Int'l Chamber of Commerce! Join us Sept 15-17 for dialogue exploring #ServicesTrade with leaders across business, civil society & beyond. 🔗 Register to be a part of the conversation: https://bit.ly/4wrU8TF

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 12d

🔗 Read the report to learn more about the state of border carbon adjustments in 2026: www.iisd.org/publications... 6/6

Text on a blue background reads, "And the compliance costs are landing on businesses now. Firms face new costs for information technology systems, supply chain data collection, and emissions verification, with the burden falling hardest on small- and medium-sized enterprises upstream in supply chains." There is a graphic of a briefcase in the bottom-right corner.

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Text on a blue background. "As implementation nears, the multilateral debate is intensifying. Between October 2020 and December 2025, there were 830 BCA-related interventions at the WTO. Since 2024, early monitoring and information-seeking have given way to sharper concerns and growing calls for cooperation."

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European Council President Antonio Costa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen smile for a photo and shake hands. They are in front of flags from the European Union and India. Text below reads, "The new EU-India trade deal is the first free trade agreement to include a dedicated CBAM annex and is likely to serve as a template for future bilateral deals."

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Text on a blue background. "The European Commission has proposed extending CBAM to around 180 downstream steel and aluminum
products from 2028. The European Parliament’s ambition is going even further, with a vote expected this September. CBAM is growing. And it’s no longer alone."

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 12d

↪️ 2026 is a turning point for #BCAs – and the trade-climate policy space is moving fast. Our new report maps the landscape: where things stand, what’s being proposed & what a growing “spaghetti bowl” of standards might mean for trading partners. 🧵 Key takeaways: 1/6

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 13d

🌱 Years of sustainable markets research and insights. One central hub. Our new Sustainability Markets Hub aims to help policy-makers and value chain actors advance sustainable commodity production without leaving anyone behind: https://bit.ly/4vZefr1

A person on a farm carries a crate of lemons near a horse with saddlebags filled with more lemons. The background shows a landscape of trees and fields. Text overlaid reads, "Sustainability Markets Hub: Providing the tools, knowledge, and connections to break down barriers preventing small-scale producers and businesses from accessing sustainability markets."

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 19d

Trade deals are becoming tools for the green transition, not just tariff cuts. 🌍 Our new Trade & Climate Tracker maps 71 agreements signed since 2025—climate cooperation appears in 59% of public texts & energy provisions in 67%. First findings 👉 https://bit.ly/4wNv9cE

Quote from Alice Tipping, Director, Trade and Sustainable Development. IISD. "Governments know 21st-century growth and development depends on low-carbon, climate-resilient economies. The Tracker makes this shift visible, showing how economic agreements are building the green markets ahead."

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 26d

🏛️ When the International Court of Justice delivered its historic opinion on #ClimateChange last year, it made clear that #ClimateAdaptation is something countries are obligated to do under international law. What does this mean in practice? Our expert Jeffrey Qi explains: https://bit.ly/3R5gYkf

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· 28d

What happens when women have the opportunity to organize, connect & lead? What began as the Women in Fisheries Forum has grown into the Belize's first National Women in Fisheries Association, helping women shape the future of fisheries governance. 🐠 Full story: https://bit.ly/4ymymSn

A woman stands by a calm lake, looking at the water. The shirt has a floral pattern. Text reads: "Around the world, women's contributions to small-scale fisheries often go unrecognized." The image includes logos for the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas Initiative, IISD, Wildlife Conservation Society, and WWF.

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· Jul 9

What are floating treatment wetlands & how do they work? 🤔 We're working with the Rural Municipality of Springfield, MB, on a project that's helping improve water quality in stormwater ponds. 💧 Learn more & see the project in action: https://bit.ly/4pd1gQv

A stormwater pond with surrounded by a line of tall evergreen trees under a clear blue sky. Several small artificial island-like structures, called floating treatment wetlands, float in the centre of the pond.

A group of five individuals standing on grass next to an informational sign titled "Working with Nature," with graphics of plants and a map. A pond and buildings are visible in the background.

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· Jul 8

When the lights go out, it's easy to focus on the event that caused the outage—but more important is what it tells us about the system behind it. Anissa Suharsono explains why long-term planning & investment in diversification are essential to strengthening Indonesia's electricity resilience. 👇

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· Jul 7

We asked our interns to share what it’s actually like to spend a few months with us. 🤔 Our internship program is a chance to work on real sustainability challenges and to get closer to the research and questions we tackle every day. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ePdYBG

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· Jul 6

What happens when we listen to those most deeply connected to water? In "Stories of Resilience: Water," Indigenous women, girls & Two-Spirit people from across the Canadian Prairies offer reflections on water, climate change, stewardship & resilience. https://bit.ly/4oWYu1A

Two hands are reaching toward each other, with a flowing, abstract green and blue serpent-like shape winding between them. Above the hands is the text "The water knows my name.” The background features swirling green and blue watercolor patterns.

A watercolor illustration depicts a serene river landscape. The river flows gently between banks lined with trees displaying autumn colors. Birds fly in the sky above. The text “Do you remember the river?” is written in the top right corner.

A fish swims in a swirling, watercolor-style depiction of water. Text above reads, "It's a living being, too." In the background, subtle shapes of other fish and a human figure are visible.

A watercolor illustration featuring a document titled "1990 Oldman River Dam Dispute" surrounded by speech bubbles and lush greenery, including wildflowers and herbs. The quote "This river was our lifeline," is displayed above.

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· Jul 3

Most climate adaptation projects still treat behaviour as an afterthought—but without it, even well-designed projects fall short. Applying behavioural science to public policy can pinpoint who has the most leverage to drive systemic adaptation outcomes: https://bit.ly/4ffLctW

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· Jul 2

Countries couldn't reach an agreement on the Global Goal on Adaptation at Bonn, but it doesn't change the need for them to track and assess their adaptation efforts. Emilie Beauchamp argues the outcome makes the case for stronger foundations for national MEL systems: https://bit.ly/4wmYz1h

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· Jun 30

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

A person walks alongside two oxen in a lush green field, surrounded by distant hills under a cloudy sky. The text reads, "New Success Story: How a National Organic Strategy is Connecting Malagasy Farming to the World." Logos for IISD, SSI, and MiASA are featured at the bottom.

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· Jun 29

Every day, plant genetic resources quietly cross our borders. That multilateral cooperation is working to strengthen food security & keep food systems resilient in a changing climate, writes Kent Nnadozie, Secretary of the International Plant Treaty: https://bit.ly/4b1V6Nh

A man wearing a turban crouches and harvests rice from a paddy by hand. Text overlaid reads, "New Guest Article: How Multilateral Cooperation Delivers for Food Security and Biodiversity."

International Institute for Sustainable Development@iisd· Jun 26