IISD's Research Library and database contain information on sustainable development and related topics that are of interest to researchers, policy analysts and business strategists worldwide. Both the library's extensive print collection and its links to hundreds of Web sites can be sourced through SD-Cite, the library database. IISD's Library sources and collects information on the following:

  • Sustainable development theory and practice
  • International sustainable development negotiations and regimes
  • General works on the relationship between environment and development
  • International development
  • Climate change policy and implementation
  • Energy policy
  • Economic instruments
  • Trade
  • Foreign direct investment
  • Natural resources management policy
  • Community participation
  • Integrated assessment
  • Measurement and indicators of sustainable development
  • Biodiversity

About the Library

The Library, located at IISD's head office in Winnipeg, Canada is a clearinghouse for sustainable development policy research and analysis with a mandate to:

  • Develop a focused collection and database on sustainable development
  • Provide international access to the collection and database
  • Respond to information and research inquiries
  • Inform decision-makers about the latest sustainable development information materials

Please contact the Library for more information.