Gas Prospects in Colombia
This brief assesses the economic and energy case for exploring offshore gas reserves in Colombia, such as those of Gorgon and Uchuva.
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Sustainability Standards and Commodity Prices: How to better support farmers' livelihoods
This webinar explored how standards can better support farmers to get higher prices and incomes and use more sustainable practices amid disruptions in international commodity prices.
IISD-ELA youth engagement officer recognized for conservation efforts
Emily Kroft has been named one of the 30 Under 30 Conservation Leaders of 2023 by Corporate Knights magazine, a quarterly publication focused on climate change, responsible investing and green corporate citizenship. Kroft said she has been involved with environmental advocacy since she was "around 13." She said she was viewed as the "kid advocate" throughout her post-secondary years, and is now a water policy and youth engagement officer with the International Institute for Sustainable Development-Experimental Lakes Area, working on the IISD Next program.
Canada won't get to net zero without an emissions cap on oil and gas, researchers say
The oil and gas sector is being increasingly scrutinized for its contribution to the climate crisis, as it is estimated that this particular industry is responsible for more than 75 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 per cent of all carbon dioxide emissions, according to the United Nations. While many producers have said they are committed to the global goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, with production of oil and gas expected to continue to ramp up for the foreseeable future, it’s difficult to see how this will be achieved.
Governments provide a record USD 1.7 trillion in fossil fuel support
Governments provided over USD 1.7 trillion in public money to support fossil fuels in 2022—a record high—despite 91% of global carbon dioxide emissions originating from fossil fuels last year, according to new research.
Brochure: IISD’s Sustainable Investment Advisory Services
IISD's Sustainable Investment team provides customized training, workshops, and advice to developing countries across the world.
Redesigning Agricultural Investment Contracts to Meet a New African Investment Regulatory Landscape
This Masterclass at the Conference on Land Policy in Africa (CLPA) will help government policy-makers and agricultural investment negotiators understand key contract provisions and their overarching purpose, design, innovations, and limitations.
Pathways to Financing Natural Infrastructure in Canada
This webinar about financing natural infrastructure discusses how to involve private investors, scaling up, and charting the path forward.
Valuing Sustainable Transport
All infrastructure investments generate benefits and costs, which is why it is crucial to identify, quantify, and analyze all impacts surrounding a project. IISD developed the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) method to do just that, helping investors, planners, and policy-makers make informed decisions about sustainable transportation investments. Join us for this webinar series on valuing sustainable transport with SAVi.
The Global Stocktake Needs to Send a Strong Message on Adaptation
Concluding at COP 28, the inaugural global stocktake sheds light on our collective progress toward reaching the Paris Agreement’s goals. What signals should it send to countries to strengthen adaptation and resilience in the next 5 years?