Newsroom Media Coverage View IISD's latest media coverage from around the world. Press Media Coverage What's new in sustainable development Recent news coverage about IISD Displaying 21 - 40 of 2199 Clean energy switch must not be excuse to plunder Indigenous lands, say leaders Global conference told benefits should not come at expense of well-protected environments. IISD in the news The Guardian April 27, 2026 Colombia hosts talks on exiting fossil fuels as global energy crisis deepens “Countries are going into Santa Marta with the energy crisis at the top of most of their minds. They have a visceral reminder of just how volatile, unpredictable, and unstable it is to rely on fossil fuels,” said IISD's Natalie Jones. IISD in the news Los Angeles Times April 26, 2026 The unusual ways Fijians predict when a cyclone is approaching Creeping yams and bees behaving strangely – in Fiji, farmers read nature's warning signs to predict hurricane season. IISD in the news BBC April 24, 2026 City of Johannesburg initiates eco-filter system to address pollution in Juksei river The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), in collaboration with the Scaling Urban Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa (SUNCASA) project and its partners, has unveiled a new nature-based eco-filter system aimed at improving water quality in the Juksei River. IISD in the news Engineering News April 24, 2026 Colombia Hosts Fossil-Fuel Exit Talks as Global Energy Crisis Deepens Oil and gas volatility could be a tailwind for the first-ever summit of its kind, which starts Friday in the city of Santa Marta. IISD in the news Bloomberg News April 24, 2026 Can Countries Create a Roadmap for Ditching Fossil Fuels? More than 50 countries are meeting today in Santa Marta, Colombia, for the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels—in what could prove to be a global turning point for global climate action. IISD in the news Time magazine April 24, 2026 Sixty countries head to Santa Marta to cement coalition for fossil fuel transition After last year’s COP 30 disappointment, governments will seek a renewed push to phase out fossil fuels at the first global summit on the theme in Colombia. IISD in the news Climate Home News April 23, 2026 Winnipeggers have appetite for reusable foodware at local eateries: survey On Earth Day, many Winnipeggers reflect on their impact on the environment and how they can alter their habits. According to a new survey conducted by IISD, a majority of people and food service businesses in Winnipeg believe some of that change can happen at local eateries. IISD in the news Global News April 22, 2026 Africa’s copperbelt experiment grows as DR Congo miner boosts US supply deal DR Congo state miner Gécamines has significantly expanded its copper commitment to the United States, pledging 500,000 tonnes for sale through its Swiss trading partner Mercuria, according to a sovereign debt prospectus filed in London. IISD in the news Business Insider Africa April 15, 2026 DR Congo miner commits more copper to US DR Congo’s state miner Gécamines committed five times more copper for sale to the US than previously announced, according to a sovereign debt prospectus filed in London last week. IISD in the news Semafor April 15, 2026 Critics Push Targeted Relief, Windfall Profits Tax After Carney Suspends Federal Gas Tax Targeted gas tax relief for less wealthy households, a windfall profit tax on fossil fuel companies, and a shift to cheaper-to-operate electric vehicles emerged as alternatives after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that his government will pause across-the-board collection of the fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day. IISD in the news The Canadian Press with files from The Energy Mix April 15, 2026 Weak grid infrastructure, land access, financial barriers for developers slowed PM-KUSUM's progress Low tariff rates also posed early problems. While some components are progressing, others lag behind targets. The program aims to boost solar energy in agriculture and improve farmer incomes. IISD in the news Energyworld.com April 14, 2026 Solar irrigation could save Indian states thousands of crores: Report Solar‑powered irrigation can cut agricultural power subsidies, provide reliable daytime electricity, boost farmers’ incomes, and create jobs, according to a new report. IISD in the news Deccan Herald April 8, 2026 Mark Carney Pledges $1B in Taxpayer Money for a ‘Carbon Bomb’ Project It’s a massive subsidy to Equinor, the Norwegian oil company behind the Bay du Nord offshore oil project. IISD in the news DeSmog April 1, 2026 Beyond Capacity: Unlocking the Full Potential of India’s Clean Energy Amid rising West Asia tensions, India’s energy security will depend on how effectively it uses its growing clean power, say experts. IISD in the news Carbon Copy March 30, 2026 Island nations fight to save cultural heritage from climate change The climate crisis is putting human heritage in the firing line. In response, small island states are learning how to adapt. IISD in the news Climate Home News March 30, 2026 From polluted waterway to community asset along the Jukskei River Along the Jukskei River, a community-driven restoration is transforming a once polluted waterway into a space of environmental renewal, creativity and local pride. Through nature-based solutions, art and grassroots action, the initiative is improving river health, reducing flood risks and creating new opportunities for residents in Alexandra. IISD in the news Our City News March 27, 2026 India’s updated climate plan targets 47% emissions cut and 60% clean power capacity by 2035 India has announced its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031-2035, setting revised climate targets to reduce emissions intensity, increase non-fossil fuel-based electricity and increase forest and tree cover. IISD in the news Mongabay March 26, 2026 Climate-Aligned Finance Act Gets Fresh Look from Experts Four years after Sen. Rosa Galvez (ISG-Quebec) first tabled the Climate-Aligned Finance Act (CAFA), the bill returned to the spotlight this week as a panel of lawmakers, policy experts, and reporters probed what’s changed, what remains unresolved, and whether Canada can translate the proposal into enforceable regulation. IISD in the news The Energy Mix March 26, 2026 Feeling the pinch: Roadside vendors, drivers in Asia brace for fuel shortage amid Middle East conflict The bombs have been falling in the Middle East for a while, but a nondescript tea stall in Kolkata, capital of India's West Bengal state, is among those feeling the aftershocks rippling through Asia since the conflict began. IISD in the news China Daily March 24, 2026 Pagination « First ‹ Previous Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next › Last »