1. Introduction

Welcome to the Shaping Sustainable Markets survey. Shaping Sustainable Markets is the new flagship research project from the Sustainable Markets Group at IIED.

We explore the use, impact and effectiveness of market governance mechanisms – like carbon trading, certification and payments for environmental services – on sustainable development. Through research we identify which mechanisms are working well and which are not. We also propose ideas for new mechanisms that could work to support positive environmental and social outcomes. Ultimately, we want to improve how market governance mechanisms are designed.

We want to ensure our research has maximum impact and relevance to you and your work. We want to better understand what your information needs are. Please help us by sparing 10 minutes to complete this short survey about your research needs. Many thanks in advance.

This survey is anonymous. The findings will be used internally to drive our research strategy and will not be made publicly available.

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