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IISD wins big in global Think Tank Awards
IISD brought home three top honours at the prestigious 2019 Think Tank Awards, presented by Prospect Magazine. The accolades include 2019’s Think Tank to Watch, given to an innovative think tank that is “on the move.”
G20 Support to Coal Power Plants Increases By More Than Double: Report
G20 governments have more than doubled the amount of financial support they provide to coal power plants in just three years, despite pledging a decade ago to phase out subsidies to all fossil fuels and help prevent catastrophic climate change.
Reforming Subsidies Could Help Pay for a Clean Energy Revolution: Report
Reforming the USD 372 billion countries spend each year on fossil fuel subsidies and reallocating between 10 and 30 per cent of the savings to renewable projects would help support a transition to clean energy.
IISD President and CEO Executive Search
The International Institute for Sustainable Development is seeking to recruit its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Standard-Compliant Coffee Production is Rising, with Growth from Least Developed Countries
The amount of coffee produced in compliance with voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) is increasing at a higher rate than the overall sector, with significant growth coming from countries with low human development.
Ontario Supporting Freshwater Research and Education
Ontario's government is investing in a unique, world-renowned northern research facility to help protect the province's freshwater ecosystems.
Coalition Aims to Build Sustainability
IISD is a leading partner in a coalition launched this week devoted to integrating economic, social, and environmental considerations into the Belt and Road Initiative.
Media Availability: Zebra Mussels and Fresh Water
During Manitoba's Invasive Species Awareness Week, IISD Experimental Lakes Area is pleased to offer expertise to media on zebra mussels—one of Manitoba waters' most common invasive species—and the effect they can have on our province's fresh water.
Switching kerosene subsidies to solar would cost India less, reduce indoor pollution: Report
India could save money and reduce indoor air pollution by switching kerosene subsidies to solar.