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Addressing the global infrastructure deficit—Can we rely on institutional investors?
The global infrastructure gap is forecast to reach USD 50 trillion by 2030. In Canada, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reports that CAD 145 billion worth of infrastructure is required in order to return infrastructure funding to historic levels—amounting to an additional CAD 20 to 30 billion a year for 10 years on top of current spending.
Why Private Sector Reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals is Important
Goals and targets to advance corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability have been widely embraced by the private sector.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Climate Change
On Monday, 7th December 2015, the International Institute for Sustainable Development organized an event on Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Climate Change.
Tipping Permitted: Green finance goes mainstream
In every country concerned, there must have been a moment during the anti-tobacco campaign at which the balance of advantage shifted—subtly, perhaps tentatively, but changing things fundamentally and forever.
What to Look For During the Paris Climate Change Conference
The stakes are incredibly high as representatives of 196 countries meet in Paris to forge a new international climate change agreement at COP 21.