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New handbook provides tools to foster responsible investment in Africa
A handbook to guide parliamentarians in creating enabling environments for more and better investments in agriculture and food systems was launched today.
Canada Is Stepping Up its Climate Ambition, Now we all have to step up
A new climate plan includes clear commitments to reduce our carbon footprint, build resilience, and play a leading role on the world stage.
World Must Cut Fossil Fuel Production by 6% Per Year to Limit Warming
Special Production Gap Report finds COVID-19 recovery must avoid locking us into a high-carbon future.
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South Africans are paying for pollution at the pump
Johannesburg, October 13 - South African government subsidies not only result in higher fuel costs for consumers, but they also help to prop up one of the world’s biggest polluters, according to new research from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
Donors must double spending to end hunger by 2030, research finds
Donors must spend an additional USD 14 bn a year between now and 2030, roughly double what they currently spend on aid for food security and nutrition.
Focus on Phosphorus at Winnipeg’s Sewage Plant
Continued urgency from the governments of Winnipeg and Manitoba is needed to ensure immediate phosphorus reduction to improve the health of Lake Winnipeg.
Better-off households benefit twice as much from electricity subsidies
Better-off households in Jharkhand receive more than twice the share of government electricity subsidies collected by poor households, as revealed in a survey of over 900 households released today by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Initiative for Sustainable Energy Policy (ISEP).
“Now is the time to plan a clean and resilient recovery”, says Task Force in final report
Ottawa, ON – The Task Force for a Resilient Recovery shares its final report, recommending CAD 55.4 billion in green recovery investments to support long-term jobs and economic growth.
Scientists Improving Health of African Great Lakes
Scientists and researchers from across North America and Africa will be coming together to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the African Great Lakes.
New Initiative Supports Nature-Based Infrastructure for Climate Adaptation
A USD 2 million grant will fund a new venture in partnership with GEF, the MAVA Foundation, IISD, and UNIDO.
Data Dashboard Visualizes SDG Status Across the World
New platform and indicator report highlight the importance of robust data reporting in policy-making.
Leading Environmental Organizations Endorse New Green Recovery Guidelines
Leading environmental organizations endorse new green recovery guidelines, including strict conditions on the oil and gas industry.
G20 Governments Commit USD 151 Billion to Fossil Fuels in COVID-19 Recovery
EnergyPolicyTracker.org, a new website tracking climate- and energy-related recovery policies, shows at least USD 151 billion from G20 governments in support of fossil fuels.