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Ahead of G20 Summit, Research Organizations Tracking Recovery Call for Greener COVID-19 Stimulus
One day before the G20 summit and just before COP 26, research organizations heading four recovery trackers have issued a joint statement urging further greening of COVID-19 response.
Governments Must Green Their COVID-19 Recovery to Keep Warming to 1.5°C
Leading research organizations tracking global recovery spending call on world leaders to redirect all unspent and future COVID-19 stimulus away from carbon intensive activities toward nature- and climate-positive investments.
Statement on the Release of the Alberta Public Inquiry Into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns
Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of our democracy. The right to express opinions on matters of public policy should be protected by every level of government in Canada.
Using nature in infrastructure projects could save USD 248 billion per year—study
New UN-backed Resource Centre launches ahead of COP 26 to build business case for natural solutions to infrastructure challenges.
Governments’ Fossil Fuel Production Plans Out of Sync with Paris Limits
The 2021 Production Gap Report finds governments still plan to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than what would be consistent with 1.5°C.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Indonesia Double with COVID-19 Recovery Package
In a new brief, experts warn that fossil fuel subsidies in Indonesia's 2020 COVID-19 recovery package are not in line with climate targets.
200+ CSOs Call on World Leaders to End Public Finance for Fossil Fuels in 2021
Ahead of the UN High Level Dialogue on Energy, over 200 CSOs have released a statement urging world leaders to end international public finance for fossil fuels.
Statement: 2021 Must Mark the End of International Support to Coal, Oil, and Gas
Ahead of the UN High Level Dialogue on Energy, over 200 organizations have released a statement urging world leaders to end international public finance for fossil fuels.
Companies pledge millions to end hunger in the world by 2030 as part of the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge
On September 21, 2021, 42 companies pledged a promising USD 345 million to contribute to ending global hunger as part of a new initiative led by key international organizations.
IISD's Richard Florizone Named One of Canada's Clean50 Award Honourees
IISD President & CEO Richard Florizone has been named as one of this year’s Clean50 Award honourees, which celebrates Canada's top leadership in sustainability.