The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank founded in 1990. It works to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resources, and fair economies through knowledge, tools, and integrated research. The institute's headquarters are in Winnipeg, Canada, with an additional office in Geneva.
IISD employs more than 300 experts and operates in over 70 countries. Its technical work spans climate resilience, sustainable natural resources, fair economies, freshwater ecosystem research, and international climate negotiations reporting. The organization is known for convening diverse stakeholders and driving measurable policy reforms.
Among its notable initiatives is the Experimental Lakes Area, a facility for pioneering whole-ecosystem freshwater research. IISD also publishes the Earth Negotiations Bulletin, which provides real-time reporting on international climate negotiations. These projects reflect the institute's focus on producing actionable knowledge across climate policy, sustainable development, and natural resources management.
