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“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.
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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.
Indonesia Would Benefit from Removing Coal Price Cap: report
18 trillion IDR consumer subsidy locks in air pollution, raises costs of renewable energyJakarta, May 7, 2019 – A new report calls for the Government of Indonesia to remove its price cap on mandatory sales of local coal to Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), the state-owned electricity company…
Coalition Aims to Build Sustainability Into Belt and Road Initiative Projects
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.
World’s Freshwater Laboratory Launches New Project to Revolutionize How We Protect Canada’s Lakes
To mark this year’s Earth Day, the world’s freshwater laboratory is launching an unprecedented two-year project to determine how new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, can revolutionize how we protect the environment.
Statement on Italy and Indonesia Fossil Fuel Subsidy Peer Review
The International Institute for Sustainable Development commends the governments of Indonesia and Italy on the release of their fossil fuel subsidy peer review results.