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International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Vision: Better living for all—sustainably
Mission: To champion innovation, enabling societies to live sustainably

For development to be sustainable it must integrate environmental stewardship, economic development and the well-being of all people-not just for today but for countless generations to come. This is the challenge facing governments, non-governmental organizations, private enterprises, communities and individuals.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and indicators, and natural resources management. By using Internet communications, we report on international negotiations and broker knowledge gained through collaborative projects with global partners, resulting in more rigorous research, capacity building in developing countries and better dialogue between North and South.

Founded in 1990, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is in the business of promoting change towards sustainable development. Through our research and through effective communication of our findings, we engage decision-makers in government, business, NGOs and other sectors to develop and implement policies that are simultaneously beneficial to the global economy, the global environment and to social well-being. We also believe fervently in the importance of building our own institutional capacity while helping our partner organizations in the developing world to excel.

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