About IISD

Established in 1990, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a Canadian-based non-partisan, charitable organization specializing in research, analysis and information exchange. Through our head office in Winnipeg and our branch offices in Ottawa, New York and Geneva, we apply human ingenuity to improve the well-being of the world's environment, economy and society by actively promoting change towards sustainable development.

The Institute is dedicated to ongoing communication of our findings as we engage decision-makers in government, business, non-government organizations and other sectors in development and implementation of policies that are beneficial to the world's economy, environment and social well-being.

IISD is founded on the principle that the greatest societal good comes from connecting economic, social and environmental goals. It is respected by international sustainability experts who rank the Institute as the most effective sustainable development research organization in the world.In its ongoing pursuit of sustainable development, IISD promotes open and effective international negotiation processes. As an organization, we believe in the importance of building our own institutional capacity while helping our partner organizations in the developing world to excel.

The IISD Bridging the Gap between Knowing and Doing Capital Campaign is consistent with the IISD corporate vision: 'Better living for all, sustainably' as well as the IISD corporate mission: 'To champion innovation, enabling societies to live sustainably'.

IISD is dedicated to effective, ongoing communication of our findings as we engage decision-makers in government, business, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other sectors in the development and implementation of policies that are simultaneously beneficial to the global economy, global environment and social well-being.

IISD is registered as a charitable organization in Canada and has 501 (cx3) status in the United States of America. IISD receives core operating support from the Government of Canada, provided through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Environment Canada; and from the Province of Manitoba.

The Institute receives project funding from numerous governments inside and outside Canada, United Nations agencies, foundations and the private sector.

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For a PDF Copy of the IISD 2007-2008 Annual Report in English, Please Click Here (PDF - 4.9 mb).

For a PDF Copy of the IISD 2007-2008 Annual Report in French, Please Click Here (PDF - 4.8 mb).

For a PDF Copy of the Executive Summary of IISD 2007-2008 Annual Report, Please Click Here (PDF - 4.8 mb).