IISD Global Subsidies Initiative

The International Institute for Sustainable Development’s Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) is a program designed to put the spotlight on subsidies and the corrosive effects they can have on environmental quality, economic development and governance.

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Debate: subsidies versus carbon pricing in European renewables

Renewable power subsidies and carbon pricing schemes are among the most popular projects to encourage clean energy investment, but which is more effective?

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Power Technology

April 8, 2021

Activists in renewed battle with Eskom over new nuclear plant

JOHANNESBURG - CIVIL organisations renewed their long-running battle with Eskom after the state-owned parastatal filed response to the Nuclear-1 Environmental Authorisation (EA) appeal, which could pave way for a nuclear build in Koeberg.

IISD in the news

IOL

April 8, 2021

Power by All: Alternatives to a privately owned future for renewable energy in South Africa

This report explores new models for renewable energy development that create a greater role for public and community ownership in South Africa.

Report

April 8, 2021

Compilation of WTO Notifications on Fisheries Subsidies

This compilation brings together all the information related to subsidies to marine wild capture fisheries contained in World Trade Organization (WTO) members' subsidy notifications.

Report

March 30, 2021

Canada outpaced on EV investments, clean energy ahead of 2021 budget

Canada is being outpaced on the international stage when it comes to green investments in electric vehicles and clean energy, environmental groups say.

IISD in the news

National Observer

March 29, 2021

How Green Is India’s Stimulus for Economic Recovery?

Is India’s 'green recovery' green enough? IEEFA and IISD's new report shows the government’s stimulus is a ‘mixed bag’ for the country’s energy transition.

Report

March 23, 2021

India’s stimulus for renewables is a ‘mixed bag’ for energy transition

A new report shows the government’s stimulus is a 'mixed bag' for the country’s energy transition.

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The Hindu Business Line

March 22, 2021

Are Countries Walking the Talk on Cutting Carbon?

In the race against climate change, increasing ambition over time is key. But revised commitments from parties to the Paris Agreement lack two critical components of ambitious climate action.

Blog

March 16, 2021

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