IISD Fossil Fuel Subsidies Research Project To ensure civil society, the public, media, and governments better understand the scope, value and impacts of fossil-fuel subsidies, on the environment, society, and the economy. A better understanding will assist with the reform of perverse fossil-fuel subsidies, allowing developing countries to better prioritize and direct government funds away from subsidies in order to meet development goals. And to encourage countries to realize the benefits of reforming fossil-fuel subsidies on reducing carbon emissions and supporting climate change objectives.