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** What's new in sustainable development
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** What Did We Learn From Last Year’s Negotiations?
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The annual State of Global Environmental Governance ([link removed]) report not only explores the hits and misses of 2024’s environmental talks (and forecasts what to expect in the coming months) but it also breaks through silos to share what lessons have the potential to scale across all negotiations.

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** How Women in Belize Are Harnessing the Power of Nature to Conserve their Community
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Women are critical in the fight to protect and restore local ecosystems. To mark International Women’s Day, the president of the Community Baboon Sanctuary Women’s Conservation Group in the Belize River Valley explains the environmental challenges facing their community ([link removed]) , the group's proudest achievements as a women-run organization, and their aspirations for community-based conservation through nature-based solutions in Belize.

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** All You Need to Know About Investment Treaties, ISDS, and Why We Need Reform
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The current investment treaty and investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) system threatens climate action, social justice, and fair economic development. We need urgent reform to level the playing field between foreign investors and developing countries. Find out how the system came about, why it’s an issue, and how to reform it with IISD’s new Q&A. LINK TO COME

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** Why FfD4 Must Consider Resource Taxation
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Natural resources account for over 10% of GDP in 20 low-income countries and more than 4% in over 40 countries. Yet, due to tax avoidance, weak policies, and the misuse of tax incentives, many developing nations are missing out on vital revenues from the sector. We make the case ([link removed]) for putting resource taxation on the agenda at the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). Meanwhile, Anahí Wiedenbrüg, IISD’s debt lead, speaks on what FfD4 should do to address debt issues ([link removed]) .

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** The State of Border Carbon Adjustments
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As countries ramp up their climate ambitions, some are adopting border carbon adjustments (BCAs) to address carbon leakage that results from emissions-heavy industries moving to nations with weaker climate policies. The EU and United Kingdom will soon have fully operational BCAs, with other countries exploring their own measures. Learn more in this first-of-its-kind publication ([link removed]) , where we unpack the state of BCAs.

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** Keeping You Up to Date on Crucial Talks
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Our Earth Negotiations Bulletin team has been busy digging into the details of recent negotiations and previewing what’s to come. In Rome, UN Biodiversity Conference negotiations ended with delegates adopting crucial decisions on resource mobilization and monitoring ([link removed]) . Meanwhile, at IPCC-62, some key issues remain unresolved ([link removed]) . Coming soon, the International Seabed Authority talks will centre around the development of regulations for the commercial exploitation of minerals on the deep-sea floor ([link removed]) .

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** United States Tops the List of Oil and Gas Exploration Licences
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Updated resource estimates show that the United States was the world’s most active country in oil and gas exploration in the past 12 months. The 488 licences awarded threaten to release 264.6 MtCO2 if fully exploited. Explore the data ([link removed]) in our latest Carbon Minefields newsletter.

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** More Trees, Fewer Invasives, Cleaner Rivers
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As the SUNCASA project marks its first year of implementation, impactful changes are already taking shape ([link removed]) . In collaboration with local partners, our nature-based solutions have made significant strides in restoring river catchments, expanding urban greenery, and strengthening community resilience in Dire Dawa, Kigali, and Johannesburg.

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** The World’s Freshwater Laboratory Welcomes New Artists
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IISD Experimental Lakes Area’s artist-in-residence program is back and excited to welcome three new artists this year to find inspiration and create art that communicates science at these iconic 58 freshwater lakes. Apply ([link removed]) by March 24, 2025.

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** How the Canadian Government Can Better Support Natural Infrastructure
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Canada needs large-scale investment in natural infrastructure to build more resilient, cost-effective, and vibrant communities. These practical recommendations from IISD’s new report can helpthe Canadian government build toward a more sustainable and water-secure future ([link removed]) .

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