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Subnational governments are already shifting away from fossil fuels
Subnational governments are vital to delivering a just and orderly transition away from fossil fuels—and from Quebec to Queensland, they are already showing how this transition can begin in practice.
PM‑KUSUM Can Cut Electricity Subsidies While Accelerating Solar Irrigation in India
Solar‑powered irrigation can cut agricultural power subsidies, provide reliable daytime electricity, boost farmers’ incomes, and create jobs, according to a new report offering lessons from India's PM-KUSUM scheme.
25 Countries and 27 Subnational Jurisdictions Already have Fossil Fuel Production Restrictions
New analysis finds measures to restrict new fossil fuel production have been rising steadily worldwide—signalling a broader shift in how governments are approaching the transition away from fossil fuels.
South African municipalities get less than 10% of climate finance
South African municipalities receive less than 10% of the country’s climate finance, despite being responsible for delivering local infrastructure for the just energy transition, leaving a major funding gap, new research finds.
IISD & CRB join forces for sustainable policy in India
IISD and CRB have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance sustainable consumption in India, aligning industry action with national climate goals.
Urgent fixes to Canada's industrial carbon pricing systems needed
With the April 1, 2026, deadline for the Alberta-Ottawa memorandum of understanding fast approaching, leading climate policy experts are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to restore the strength and integrity of Canada’s industrial carbon pricing system to increase competitiveness and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Amid Oil and Gas Volatility, What Should Fossil Fuel Transition Roadmaps Include
With oil and gas markets facing renewed volatility amid the Middle East crisis, governments preparing for April’s Santa Marta Conference have an opportunity to advance credible national roadmaps for the transition away from fossil fuels, according to a new report.
OECD and IISD sign co-operation agreement on domestic resource mobilization
The OECD and the IISD have formalized their partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.
India can Advance Clean Cooking at a Lower Cost Through Biogas and Electric Stoves
A new report finds that India can build on its clean cooking success by expanding decentralized biogas and electric cooking alongside liquefied petroleum gas and piped natural gas.
Indonesia spent IDR 713.5 trillion on energy subsidies in 2024
Indonesia needs a gradual, transparent reallocation of government spending from fossil fuels to clean energy.