International Institute for Sustainable Development

International Institute for Sustainable Development

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Environment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationWater & SanitationGender equalityTax-deductible donations
Think tankInternational reach201-500 staff
Profile last updated: May 6, 2026

About

International Institute for Sustainable Development is a think tank based in Winnipeg, Canada working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, water & sanitation +2 more.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank and registered charity based in Canada. It conducts sustainable development research and provides policy advice, capacity building and technical support to governments, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and partner organisations. Its work spans five areas: climate, nature, social equity, sustainable economies and international governance. It operates from offices in Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto and Geneva, and runs programmes such as the Earth Negotiations Bulletin, the IISD Experimental Lakes Area and the NAP Global Network.

Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Organisation type

Think tank

Staff

201-500

Focus areas

sustainable developmentclimatenaturethink tankpolicy researchinternational governance

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Environment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationWater & SanitationGender equalityPeace & Conflict

Works for

Indigenous peoplesCommunities

How they work

ResearchCapacity buildingAwareness & education

Programmes

NAP Global Network

Environment & Climate

Works with partners in vulnerable countries to develop and implement climate adaptation plans.

NBI Global Resource Centre

Environment & Climate

Builds the business case for nature-based infrastructure through data, training and project valuations.

IISD Global Subsidies Initiative

Environment & Climate

Supports governments and civil society in aligning subsidies with sustainable development.

IISD Experimental Lakes Area

Nature & Wildlife conservation

Research site of 58 small lakes and watersheds protecting freshwater systems through research and policy guidance.

Earth Negotiations Bulletin

Environment & Climate

Provides independent reporting on United Nations environment and development negotiations.

SDG Knowledge Hub

Environment & Climate

Provides daily information on implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development

Environment & Climate

Supports nations in leveraging mining for sustainable development and sharing financial benefits.

SUNCASA

Gender equality

Supports women through childcare programmes for children at tree nurseries while parents work.

Funding & support

Funded by

GrantsGovernment fundingCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

Donate

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

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