Community Meeting to Explore Upcoming IISD-ELA Research
Join us on Thursday September 7, 2017 in Kenora to learn about some exciting new research at IISD Experimental Lakes Area.
IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA), the world’s living laboratory, is pleased to host a community meeting on Thursday September 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Knox United Church in Kenora.

We will be presenting and discussing upcoming research on oil and freshwater ecosystems.
Located east of Kenora, research at IISD-ELA improves our understanding of human impacts on the environment, influences policy and environmental best practices, and supports public awareness.
Please join us for coffee and snacks, and for the chance to learn more and ask questions about this exciting new research.
Upcoming events
IGF 22nd Annual General Meeting
The 22nd IGF AGM will be held under the theme of Trust in an Interdependent World: Advancing inclusion and resilience in mineral value chains.
2026 Investment Policy Forum
The 17th edition of IISD's Investment Policy Forum will take place from September 16 to 18, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Foundations of Debt Sustainability: A training course bridging theory and practice
This course equips participants to critically assess and restore sovereign debt sustainability, design and implement effective fiscal frameworks, and engage meaningfully with international financial institutions. It is offered in partnership by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF).
2026 Mining and Sustainability Forum of the Americas
The 2026 Mining and Sustainability Forum of the Americas takes place in Santiago, Chile on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The forum’s theme is Mining for Development: Value addition and industrial transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean.