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ESG Standards and Practices of Chinese Companies in Critical Minerals Supply Chains
While China’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across its critical minerals supply chain have improved, this report provides recommendations for how to align them with international best practices.
Made in Europe Requirements in Public Procurement
“Made in Europe” procurement requirements can support clean lead markets and resilience but only if paired with ambitious green criteria.
Stories of Resilience: Water
Across the Canadian Prairies, water carries memory, identity, responsibility, and life. Yet the voices of those most deeply connected to it are often absent from climate and water policy discussions.
Designed to Fail
This report explores how low-density, car-oriented development increases infrastructure costs and drives greenhouse gas emissions.
A Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) Assessment of Bus Fleet Electrification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
This assessment presents the economic valuation of bus fleet electrification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, including its investment costs, added benefits, and avoided costs.
The Criticality of Gender Equality in the Race for Critical Minerals
This IGF report shows how critical mineral demand affects women’s rights and offers actions for more equitable, responsible mining.
Integrating the Education Sector Into the National Adaptation Plan Process
This report provides an overview of a climate-resilient education system, highlighting key considerations for including this sector in the national adaptation plan (NAP) process.
Nickel Mining in Indonesia
This case study describes Indonesia's environmental challenges and associated social issues from nickel mining of laterite ore and examines the country's policy measures for management.
Joint Letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Alberta-Federal MOU
IISD joins five other leading climate and clean energy organizations to highlight the urgent need for a final agreement.
Mapping India’s Energy Transition
A data dive into the strategic role of state-owned enterprises in the energy sector