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Canada’s New Nationally Determined Contribution Shows Progress but Misses Key Opportunities
Canada has released a long-awaited update to its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), demonstrating greater climate ambition and representing an important step forward as the nation seeks to meet targets outlined in the Paris Agreement.
Canada Must Reconcile Climate Action and International Trade
A new report is the first to examine in detail the kinds of questions Canada will have to answer as it designs a BCA regime.
Canada Must Climate-Proof its Infrastructure Investments
WINNIPEG–The climate crisis is here and its impacts, such as record-breaking high temperatures in Western Canada, are bringing new risks and challenges for the nation’s infrastructure.
International Public Funds Are Fuelling a Dash for Gas in Developing Countries
International financial institutions are providing four times as much funding for gas projects in low- and middle-income countries as for wind or solar, finds a new report.
Canadian Governments Provided at Least CAD 23 Billion to Oil & Gas Pipelines
Since 2018, oil and gas pipelines received more than CAD 23 billion in support from Canadian federal and provincial governments, including CAD 10 billion during the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals a new study.
Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Could Reduce Emissions Equivalent to 1,000 Coal-Fired Power Plants
Reforming fossil fuel consumption subsidies in 32 countries could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by almost 5.46 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030, a new report finds.
IISD Commits to Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation Action at the Generation Equality Forum
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), in its role as the Secretariat of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network, commits to working with interested government partners to advance gender-responsive adaptation action.
IISD Staff and Board of Directors Welcome Michelle Edkins as New Chair
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has a new Chair of its Board of Directors, effective today.
Kick-Starting Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy: Key takeaways from global peers
WINNIPEG—Compared to many other countries, Canada is lagging on climate adaptation. The impacts of climate change are already being felt from coast to coast, and the situation will only worsen unless greater steps are taken to prepare for what lies ahead.
G7 Nations Inject USD 190 Billion Into Fossil Fuels Despite Pledges for a Green Recovery
A new report finds G7 nations have been pumping more money into fossil fuels than clean energy, despite pledges to “build back better”.