About International institute for sustainable development
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a renowned independent think tank that has been working tirelessly to create a world where both people and the planet can thrive. The organization has won numerous awards for its exceptional work in promoting sustainable development across the globe.
At IISD, we believe that sustainable development is the key to ensuring a better future for all. Our team of experts works closely with governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that address some of the most pressing environmental and social challenges facing our world today.
Our mission is to promote sustainable development by providing research-based insights and practical solutions that help decision-makers make informed choices. We focus on issues such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, water management, energy policy, trade and investment policies, and more.
One of our core strengths lies in our ability to bring together diverse perspectives from around the world. We have offices in Canada (Winnipeg), Switzerland (Geneva), and the United States (Washington D.C.), as well as staff members located in various countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. This global presence allows us to engage with stakeholders at all levels – from local communities to international organizations – ensuring that our work reflects a broad range of perspectives.
Our research covers a wide range of topics related to sustainable development. For example:
- Climate Change: We provide analysis on climate policy options at national and international levels; assess how climate change impacts different sectors such as agriculture or health; evaluate adaptation strategies; explore opportunities for low-carbon growth.
- Biodiversity Conservation: We analyze policies aimed at protecting biodiversity; assess how economic activities affect ecosystems; explore ways of integrating conservation into land-use planning.
- Water Management: We provide guidance on integrated water resources management; analyze water governance structures; evaluate technologies for wastewater treatment.
- Energy Policy: We analyze energy systems transitions towards renewable sources or low-carbon alternatives like nuclear power or carbon capture storage technology.
- Trade & Investment Policies: We examine how trade agreements impact sustainability goals like environmental protection or human rights standards.
In addition to conducting research projects ourselves we also collaborate with other organizations worldwide including universities NGOs government agencies private sector companies etc.. This allows us access expertise knowledge networks resources beyond what we could achieve alone which helps ensure high quality outputs outcomes impact from our work..
We also offer training programs workshops conferences webinars publications online tools etc.. These are designed help build capacity among decision-makers practitioners researchers students media others interested learning about applying principles practices sustainability their own contexts..
Overall IISD's goal is simple yet ambitious - create lasting positive change through evidence-based action-oriented approaches grounded sound science stakeholder engagement effective communication.. If you share this vision want be part making it reality please join us!