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  • Report
    Learning from Leaders: Nordic and International Best Practice with Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform

    Learning from Leaders: Nordic and International Best Practice with Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform

    This report describes how Ethiopia, Morocco, Peru and the Philippines have reformed their subsidies. It also describes how countries including Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have introduced innovative policy instruments to encourage switching towards renewable and sustainable energy. Read More
  • Briefing Note
    Trends in Adaptation Planning: Observations from a recent stock-taking review

    Trends in Adaptation Planning: Observations from a recent stock-taking review

    This brief provides an overview of observed trends in adaptation action that emerged from a standardized review of efforts in 15 African and Asian countries. Read More
  • Blog
    Taking Stock of Adaptation Progress: Some lessons and challenges

    Taking Stock of Adaptation Progress: Some lessons and challenges

    On November 4, the international community celebrated as the Paris Agreement came into effect. Read More
  • Report
    Subsidies to Coal Power Generation in China

    Subsidies to Coal Power Generation in China

    This comprehensive inventory of subsidies to coal generators in China shows that the coal industry receives considerable levels of government support.  Read More
  • Blog
    Adaptation at COP 22: Five themes we’ll be watching for

    Adaptation at COP 22: Five themes we’ll be watching for

    For many years, adaptation was a secondary concern in international climate negotiations. Read More
  • Report
    How to Pay the Bills? A survey of public attitudes to electricity tariff reform in Rajasthan

    How to Pay the Bills? A survey of public attitudes to electricity tariff reform in Rajasthan

    This report presents the findings of a household survey that sheds light on the attitudes of electricity consumers toward tariff reform in the State of Rajasthan, India. Read More
  • Guidebook
    Vertical Integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: A guidance note for linking national and sub-national adaptation

    Vertical Integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: A guidance note for linking national and sub-national adaptation

    This guidance note aims to strengthen vertical integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, presenting a flexible approach to link national and sub-national adaptation planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation. Read More
  • Data brief
    Estimating the Impact of Price Reforms on Kerosene Subsidy Expenditure in India

    Estimating the Impact of Price Reforms on Kerosene Subsidy Expenditure in India

    This data brief examines the fiscal impact of India's recently announced kerosene price reform policy. Read More
  • Report
    Benefit Sharing and the Boreal Forest: Insights from case studies examining resource management and governance

    Benefit Sharing and the Boreal Forest: Insights from case studies examining resource management and governance

    We explore case studies from across the globe of forest management models and determine their ability to successfully maintain ecological and cultural services in areas of resource growth. Read More
  • FAQ
    A Guide to COP 22

    A Guide to COP 22

    Negotiators gathering from November 7–18, 2016, in Morocco face the monumental task of preparing for the implementation the historic Paris Climate Change Agreement. IISD brings you up to speed on the status of negotiations and the most significant items on the Marrakech Climate Change Conference agenda. Read More