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 181 - 200 of 2199 COP 29: 5 Critical Developments To Watch At This Year's Climate Summit Here is your guide to five critical areas to watch as countries come together to advance—and, hopefully, accelerate—global climate efforts. IISD in the news Forbes November 11, 2024 Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBO Taxpayers are facingpotential billions of dollars in losses on the sale of the Trans Mountain pipeline as the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates its current value is less than the sum of its assets. IISD in the news The Canadian Press November 8, 2024 Flooding, heat waves, and severe storms: Can cities adapt? From Freetown to Boston, cities across the world are making big changes to cope with extreme weather. Urban areas are finding new ways to protect vulnerable communities and reduce climate risks. IISD in the news DW October 31, 2024 Beyond the Energy Charter Treaty: job half done? Prominent signatories are disentangling themselves from the ECT, but there is lots more work to be done. IISD in the news European Energy Innovation October 29, 2024 At last, a Canada Water Agency—with plenty to do The Government of Canada officially announced last week that the new Canada Water Agency would be established as a standalone entity and will be housed—proudly—in the capital of Manitoba. The Canada Water Agency has been sorely needed for a long time in this country, writes IISD-ELA's Pauline Gerrard. IISD in the news The Free Press October 28, 2024 Indonesia needs to strengthen energy transition policy for self-sufficiency: Experts Indonesia's dependency on fossil energy that is decline in production will threaten the energy self-sufficiency target that the government needs to determine a policy and regulation that encourage investment in renewable energy, experts have suggested. IISD in the news Indonesia Business Post October 28, 2024 Roundtable: Can Latin America build a post-fossil fuel economy? Many Latin American countries rely on fossil fuels for their energy, exports, and economies. Experts, including IISD policy advisor Paola Yanguas Parra, were asked how the region might decarbonize. IISD in the news Dialogue Earth October 23, 2024 Health Sector Seeks Path to Greater Impact on Climate Policies–but Fossil Fuel Subsidies Block the Way As health actors ramp up their game on climate change, in advance of the next UN Climate Conference (COP 29), the fact that global warming poses an "existential threat" to health has become almost cliché. IISD in the news Health Policy Watch October 23, 2024 Brussels push to ban ECT disputes gains traction Two arbitration victories for Spain under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) have sparked hopes that efforts to halt the intra-EU disputes that dominate claims under the controversial global pact are starting to bear fruit. Climate scholars, like IISD's Lukas Schaugg, believe the tribunal wins this month signal growing acceptance in international legal circles that EU investors cannot bring ECT claims against other member state governments. IISD in the news fDi Intelligence October 22, 2024 Renewables, not fossil fuels, are Africa's best bet IISD policy advisor Bathandwa Vazi writes that renewables provide a better avenue to address energy access than oil and gas. IISD in the news Financial Times October 22, 2024 Selkirk leads by example using innovative and natural infrastructure in an ever-changing climate An international organization's research into using natural infrastructure brought some of its members to Selkirk on Oct. 8 to tour the wastewater treatment plant and several other sites, including wildflower and tree plantings. IISD policy advisor Ashley Rawluk said Selkirk is a great place for others to learn from. IISD in the news The Winnipeg Sun October 21, 2024 Sustainability rules to impact global trade Developed countries should consult developing countries in crafting global sustainability rules to prepare these markets for the impact of stringent regulations that may hamper global trade, a United Nations official said at IISD's recent Investment Policy Forum. IISD in the news Business Mirror October 18, 2024 Geopolitical risks sparking race for natural resources Countries within Asia, Latin America, among others, should strengthen their investment policies as ongoing geopolitical risks are resulting in a "fierce" competition in the area of trade and access to natural resources such as nickel and lithium deposits, which play a crucial role in energy transition, according to IISD. IISD in the news Business Mirror October 18, 2024 Developing countries need to play bigger role in ESG rule-setting: UN Developing countries need to play a bigger role in the drafting of environment, social, and governance (ESG) rules, a United Nations official said at IISD's recent Investment Policy Forum. IISD in the news Business World October 17, 2024 Mexico Phosphate Case Shines Light on 3rd-Party Funding A U.S. deep ocean exploration company's announcement last month that most, if not all, of a $37 million award it won against Mexico would go toward satisfying its obligations to its third-party funder has helped to fuel questions about whether such funding arrangements belong in investor-state arbitration. IISD in the news Law360 October 17, 2024 Global policy-makers meet in Manila for investment forum The Board of Investments (BOI) and the International Institute for Sustainability Development (IISD) gathered investment negotiators, policymakers and international organizations to exchange innovative ideas toward a sustainable and resilient economy during the 16th Investment Policy Forum (IPF) earlier this month. IISD in the news Manila Standard October 17, 2024 BOI approvals to surpass P1.6 trillion this year Investment approvals of the Board of Investments are likely to exceed P1.6 trillion this year given renewable energy and infrastructure projects in the pipeline. IISD in the news The Philippine Star October 17, 2024 BoI confident it will exceed P1.6-trillion investment goal The Board of Investments (BoI) said it expects to breach the P1.6 trillion upper limit of its target range for investment approvals this year due to the volume of big-ticket infrastructure and renewable energy projects, at the Investment Policy Forum in the Philippines on Wednesday. IISD in the news Business World October 16, 2024 BOI confident of hitting P1.6-T investment approvals target for 2024 The Board of Investments has expressed optimism that it will achieve its target of P1.6 trillion worth of investment pledges approved for the entire year, at the 2024 Investment Policy Forum organized by IISD in Pasay City on Wednesday. IISD in the news GMA Network October 16, 2024 Manila hosts world's lone summit for investment policy-makers For the first time, the Philippines is hosting the Investment Policy Forum (IPF), the world's only annual gathering of investment negotiators and policy-makers from developing countries. The 16th IPF, co-hosted by IISD and the Board of Investments, opened at Lanson Place in Pasay City on Wednesday. IISD in the news Philippine News Agency October 16, 2024 Pagination « First ‹ Previous … Page 8 Page 9 Current page 10 Page 11 Page 12 … Next › Last »