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Canada’s Sustainable Jobs Act Marks Progress, But Must Be Strengthened
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) welcomes the draft Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, announced today, as an important step forward in the just transition in this country.
Destruction of Ukraine's Nova Kakhovka Dam Marks Catastrophic Turn
IISD is deeply concerned about the destruction of a major dam in Southern Ukraine earlier this week, which has resulted in a massive humanitarian and environmental crisis.
Decentralized Solar Plants Can Boost Farmer Incomes and Help India Meet its Climate Targets
This new guidebook provides practical solutions for state governments to unlock and speed up the rollout of the PM-KUSUM scheme in India.
IISD President & Chief Executive Officer Search
The International Institute for Sustainable Development is seeking to recruit its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Funding for Canadian Prairies’ water infrastructure urgently needed, but nature offers innovative solutions—new report
The Canadian Prairie provinces’ water infrastructure is aging and depreciating at an alarming rate. However, natural infrastructure can offer a practical and cost-effective solution when scaled up and adopted across all levels of government.
IISD Announces Orville Grey to Lead the NAP Global Network
IISD welcomes Orville Grey as the new Head of Secretariat, NAP Global Network.
IISD Announces Appointment of Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder, Martha Casey as Interim Co-Presidents and Co-CEOs
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is pleased to announce that, as of April 1, 2023, Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder and Martha Casey will begin serving as Interim Co-Presidents and Co-CEOs.
Canada commits to historic investments in clean electricity and fresh water in Budget 2023
The International Institute for Sustainable Development congratulates the Canadian federal government on the release of the 2023 federal budget.
IISD Applauds Government of Canada's Progress on Sustainable Jobs
The International Institute for Sustainable Development congratulates the Canadian federal government on the release of the interim Sustainable Jobs Plan.
Researchers urge Canadian government to fend off oil and gas industry pressure for billions more carbon capture dollars
A new IISD brief analyzes whether carbon capture and storage is a viable solution to reduce oil and gas emissions in line with Canada’s 2030 climate targets.