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[EN/ES] National Capacity-Building Workshop: International Investment Agreements, Investor-State Arbitration, Strategic Negotiation, and Reform of the International Investment Regime

IISD, together with the Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is holding a specialized training workshop on the negotiation of international investment agreements and related topics.

Event July 8, 2019

Modelling for Sustainable Development: New decisions for a new age

This book provides a detailed overview of models used in designing projects and policies that integrate sustainable development considerations and objectives.

Publication July 8, 2019

Raising Ambition Through Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform: Greenhouse gas emissions results modelling from 26 countries

This working paper models 26 countries and finds national average emission reductions of 6 per cent from the removal of fossil fuel subsidies. For every tonne of CO2e removed through FFSR, governments save an average of USD 93. Global emission reductions from reforms are between 6.4 and 8.2 per cent by 2050. Countries can consider the carbon reduction co-benefits from FFSR and taxation within second-generation Nationally Determined Contributions.

Report July 7, 2019

Seven ways new technology will impact the mining sector

More consultation, in-country study and analysis will be needed to determine the best policy options to address the challenges posed by new technology in the mining sector.

Insight July 4, 2019

Ottawa earmarks $2.2M to help fight Lake Winnipeg algae blooms

The federal Liberals are unveiling a slew of measures aimed at cutting down on Lake Winnipeg’s algae blooms, the Free Press has learned, as cabin — and election — season gets underway.

IISD in the news July 4, 2019

Webinar: Security for Costs in International Investment Law

This session of the IISD Webinar Series on Investment Law and Policy analyzed the importance of security for costs in the current investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) context; the challenges that host states face in seeking these securities; elements for potential treaty reform and revised arbitral rules; jurisprudence involving security for costs; and related topics.

Event July 4, 2019

When Life Gives You Lemons: How to bolster businesses’ capacity for making lemonade out of a changing climate

Lemonade is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. And while it can help us beat the summer heat, soaring temperatures in many parts of the world could threaten the future of the core ingredient needed for this beloved summer fixture.

Insight July 3, 2019

Más allá de los combustibles fósiles: Transición fiscal en México

Este reporte ayuda a entender el rol del sector de hidrocarburos en la transición energética en México

Report July 3, 2019

Nemo Allen

Person July 2, 2019

HOW REMOTE LAKES COULD HELP UNRAVEL THE MYSTERIES OF MICROPLASTIC

We have little data on how microplastic might be affecting the animals exposed to it, and we certainly don’t know how the stuff could be affecting whole ecosystems. A system of small, isolated lakes in Canada, though, could help unravel those mysteries.

IISD in the news July 1, 2019

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