IISD Annual Report 2020–2021
Roadmap to a Resilient Future
As we head toward a future where so much remains unknown, let’s remember this: It’s still in our hands. We can reach net-zero by 2050. We can protect ourselves and future generations from the impacts of climate change. We can create equitable, inclusive economies.
We have the roadmap, and we know the way forward—together, we can get there. It's time to start moving.
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