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 1961 - 1980 of 2199 Climate change lacks 'the immediacy of now' in conflict zones - experts "Fragile states are the most exposed to climate change impacts, even though they are the less equipped to deal with them, said [Alec] Crawford in a report he recently co-authored. Many fragile countries are already struggling with problems such as weak security, governments and law enforcement, as well as corruption and economic instability." IISD in the news Thomson Reuters Foundation October 22, 2015 Water security in Canada poses one of our most daunting public policy challenges "A national water strategy would send a message to the agricultural sector, First Nations communities, municipalities, energy companies and all those whose lives are touched by water, that not only do we take our water seriously, but that we officially recognize the need to work together to understand and manage this essential resource," says Dimple Roy, director of our Water program. IISD in the news The Hill Times October 22, 2015 The New Norm: Why economic, social, environmental priorities should be considered in all public policy Scott Vaughan and Livia Bizikova explain how the Sustainable Development Goals should be considered in Canadian public policy. IISD in the news Power and Influence Magazine (The Hill Times) October 21, 2015 Manitoba government to give $400K to U of W climate change centre "The Manitoba government will give $400,000 over the next two years to the newly formed Prairie Climate Centre at the University of Winnipeg...The Prairie Climate Centre is a partnership between The University of Winnipeg and the International Institute for Sustainable Development. Its goal is to provide municipal governments and the private sector with practical information and tools to adapt to a changing climate." IISD in the news Winnipeg Free Press October 15, 2015 Can the TPP go green? Scott Vaughan, president and chief executive officer of the Winnipeg-based International Institute for Sustainable Development, described environmental considerations in the TPP as “generally positive” while acknowledge that “nothing is ever perfect.” “The TPP is carving out a special role for (sustainability) standards,” prevalence of which has grown at a rate of 40 per cent annually, he said. “There’s an opportunity here to build upon this trend.” IISD in the news Toronto Star October 12, 2015 LPG subsidy transfer: Centre’s savings not more than Rs 143 cr, while it claims Rs 12,700 cr “Our calculations suggest that the savings from DBTL in the last fiscal year are likely to be large overestimates. It is important that precise savings figures are presented by the government so that an accurate appraisal of DBTL as a policy can be made. This is especially important as DBT is now being considered as a way to deliver kerosene and food subsidies,” said Kieran Clarke, one of the three co-authors of the study, who is based in Geneva. IISD in the news The Indian Express October 6, 2015 Climate Data Can be Critical in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States – Here’s How to Get It ""Climate change poses a significant challenge to the transition of fragile states toward peace and stability,” write IISD authors Simon Mason, Andrew Kruczkiewicz, Pietro Ceccato, and Alec Crawford." IISD in the news New Security Beat October 4, 2015 Experimental Lakes Area back on track Chris Marchand takes a look at the new era of IISD Experimental Lakes Area. IISD in the news The Dryden Observer September 23, 2015 Saskatchewan at risk for invasion of zebra mussels, researcher says ""We found that the western provinces, including Saskatchewan, were at very high risk for invasion and that's because the lakes in southern Saskatchewan and Alberta have fairly high calcium levels," Scott Higgins, a research scientist with the International Institute for Sustainable Development's Experimental Lakes Area, said." IISD in the news CBC Saskatchewan September 22, 2015 Empowering Change "A four-year programme focusing on gender and energy sector research is underway between Spaces for Change and IISD. In an interview with International Innovation, Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri and Laura Merrill discuss the pressing need to overcome gender inequalities in access to energy resources." IISD in the news International Innovation September 21, 2015 Les subventions aux énergies fossiles ne diminuent pas Yanick Touchette speaks about fossil fuel subsidy reform. Interview is the third entry along. IISD in the news CBC Radio-Canada September 21, 2015 Estamos asistiendo a una nueva revolución industrial "Al relato catastrófico del cambio climático se contrapone otro más atractivo, que es el de la oportunidad. La oportunidad para transformar el paradigma no sólo de cómo producimos sino de qué sociedad queremos. Y de esto se ocupa Aaron Cosbey, un llamado “economista ambiental”." IISD in the news Clarin September 19, 2015 The Breakthrough Secret to Negotiating the SDGs Lynn Wagner contributes to a a series produced by The Huffington Post, "What's Working: Sustainable Development Goals," and looks at the key to negotiating the Sustainable Development Goals. IISD in the news Huffington Post September 16, 2015 Child Care Spaces Growing Within Winnipeg: Report "More child care spaces are becoming available in Winnipeg, according to new data from Peg." IISD in the news ChrisD.ca September 8, 2015 Experimental Lakes Area expands mandate far beyond fish "Now that the IISD has taken over the station, education isn't the only opportunity on the horizon. Chief research scientist Mike Paterson has worked at ELA for 23 years and has never been more excited about its potential." IISD in the news TB News Watch August 29, 2015 On road to Paris climate change talks, Obama detours through Alaska “The U.S. is chairman of the Arctic Council and so that country gets to drive the agenda,” said Lynn Wagner, who analyzes multilateral environmental negotiations as a senior manager with the International Institute for Sustainable Development in Washington, D.C. “They can get people talking about an issue in the way they want it to be addressed.” IISD in the news Alaska Dispatch News August 29, 2015 Middle East faces water shortages The Jordan river may shrink by 80% by 2100 and that ground water supplies will deteriorate further as demand increases. IISD in the news The Guardian August 26, 2015 Experimental Lakes Area Project Lets Fish Take The Measurements "Researchers at the Experimental Lakes Area in Canada are using a new way to track dissolved oxygen levels and their effects on fish, according to a research highlight from the International Institute of Sustainable Development that oversees the area. The new method relies on an advanced fish tag that can measure parameter others can’t." IISD in the news FishSens August 20, 2015 Four cyclists will ride to remind others of water quality problems "The Cycle for Solutions ride is an initiative from the Lake Winnipeg Foundation to celebrate its 10th anniversary and to highlight the science generated by [IISD] Experimental Lakes Area researchers here in Northwestern Ontario." IISD in the news Kenora Daily Miner August 16, 2015 A better tomorrow "The time frame to achieve these goals is tight. However, we believe that it is critical to ensure basic needs of the people (are met) by 2030," says Livia Bizikova, director of knowledge for integrated decisions at Canada-based International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). IISD in the news China Daily August 13, 2015 Pagination « First ‹ Previous … Page 97 Page 98 Current page 99 Page 100 Page 101 … Next › Last »