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Int'l Law Seen As Path To Fight Climate Change

While critics are skeptical about using investor-state dispute settlement to address environmental issues, proponents caution against dismissing a mechanism that could ensure nations live up to their promises to promote sustainable development and mitigate climate change.

IISD in the news April 18, 2019

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.

Press release April 17, 2019

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.

Press release April 17, 2019

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.

Press release April 17, 2019

The Dirty Truth About Green Batteries

If we’re going to avoid the worst consequences of climate change, we’ll need an energy revolution. Specifically, we need to replace our dirty, fossil fuel-based grids and dirty, fossil fuel-powered vehicles with clean, carbon-free grids, and electric vehicles that charge off them. But there’s a big problem.

IISD in the news April 17, 2019

American Triple I Sees Big Opportunities in Mid-Size PPPs

American Triple I Partners was launched in February as a spinout from Wall Street investment bank Siebert Cisneros Shank. Before even making a deal, the fund manager has several elements that stick out in an increasingly crowded field of investors.

Policy Analysis April 17, 2019

Webinar: Gender Equality in Agriculture: Leveraging voluntary sustainability standards for women's empowerment

Register today for our webinar taking place April 17 at 10:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. CEST, exploring how leveraging voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) can support gender equality and women’s empowerment in agriculture.

Event April 17, 2019

Policy Approaches for a Kerosene to Solar Subsidy Swap in India

India could save money and reduce indoor air pollution by switching kerosene subsidies to solar.

Report April 17, 2019

Is Vanadium the “Valyrian Steel” of the Energy Transition?

In Game of Thrones, a sword forged out of Valyrian steel is recognized for its unparalleled strength and light weight. It is this advantage that denotes it as one of Westeros’s most sought-after materials. In the real world, its equivalent just might be vanadium.

Insight April 16, 2019

Engaging the Private Sector in National Adaptation Planning Processes

This study aims to offer guidance to governments and their partners on how to engage the private sector in the NAP process.

Report April 16, 2019

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