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New Coalition to Drive Reform on Tax Expenditures Launches at FFD4 in Seville
New coalition builds on years of research and technical support to help governments reform tax expenditures and strengthen public finances.
Canada’s Oil and Gas Growth Could Backfire as Global Demand Declines
A new report released today by the IISD and Environmental Defence warns that Canada’s continued expansion of oil and gas production risks stranding billions in future investment as the world accelerates its shift to cleaner energy.
Hudson Bay Lowlands – A CAD 250M Natural Asset Worth Protecting
New Report: The Hudson Bay Lowlands, one of the most ecologically intact landscapes on Earth, delivers $250 million annually in ecosystem services and $1.2 Trillion in carbon storage value — and that’s just in Manitoba.
Republic of the Marshall Islands Joins Coalition to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has become the 17th country to join the Coalition on Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Incentives Including Subsidies (COFFIS).
G7 Statements Omit References to Climate Change Amidst Increasing Wildfires
After two days of talks between G7 leaders in Kananaskis, only the Chair's summary makes a passing reference to climate, while one of the core statements coming out of the Kananaskis meeting focuses on the increasingly destructive threat of wildfires.
Petrobras Oil Rush a Bad Bet for Brazil, Report Shows
Brazil’s plans to expand oil and gas production pose significant economic risks with 85% of state-owned company Petrobras’ planned extraction unprofitable under a 1.5°C climate scenario.
Kigali Shares Lessons on Flood Risk Reduction and Gender Equality With Other Sub-Saharan African Cities
KIGALI, RWANDA—Representatives from 14 organizations and city governments delivering the USD 21 million SUNCASA project will meet in Kigali this week to exchange experiences and insights on advancing nature-based solutions (NbS) for reducing flood and climate risk while improving the lives of women and vulnerable groups.
Dogs More Effective Than Any Other Method at Finding Oil Spills under Ice with Practical Implications for Protecting Water Supplies and Oceans: New Study
Scientists in Canada have discovered, for the first time, that dogs can sniff out certain types of oil spilled under ice in freshwater lakes, with a 100% success rate.
Increased Support Needed to Achieve India's Clean Energy Goals
India is on track to achieve many of its 2030 clean energy goals but needs to step up government support measures to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind, electric vehicles, and green hydrogen, according to a new report.
Plastics Treaty Must Remain Ambitious — We Can’t Give Up Now
The last round of the plastics treaty negotiations in Busan, South Korea, did not result in a deal, but the momentum is palpable. We must seize this opportunity and keep working toward an ambitious treaty that addresses the entire plastics life cycle.