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Paris-aligned or Paris-misaligned? Fossil fuel financing under the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Paris alignment methodology

With the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development revising its Energy Sector Strategy this year, the EBRD faces a key opportunity to tighten its restrictions on fossil fuel financing to align with international best practice.

Policy Analysis March 21, 2023

Climat. Tout nouveau projet d’énergies fossiles est incompatible avec l’objectif de 1,5 °C (in French)

Le rapport de synthèse du Groupe d’experts intergouvernemental sur l’évolution du climat (Giec) publié lundi 20 mars le rappelle : la combustion du charbon, du pétrole et du gaz génère des niveaux sans précédent d’émissions qui saturent l’atmosphère. Tout nouveau projet d’extraction de ces fossiles est incompatible avec une limite du réchauffement de la planète à 1,5 °C, objectif de l’Accord de Paris.

IISD in the news March 21, 2023

We need fresh water to survive. Let’s tap centuries-tested Indigenous ideas for protecting this life source

It really couldn't have come sooner. The United Nations 2023 Water Conference this week in New York City has everyone who works to protect freshwater bodies, and the environment more broadly, abuzz. This is the first such conference in almost 50 years.

IISD in the news March 21, 2023

Multilateral Development Bank Efforts to Mainstream Climate Adaptation

The paper explores the progress of four MDBs in mainstreaming climate adaptation in their developing country portfolios, specifically looking at experiences in Kenya, Nepal, and Peru.

Report March 21, 2023

Mixed reactions greet release of IPCC's Synthesis Report

A flood of reactions has greeted the Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6) and Summary for Policymakers, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report released on Monday, March 20, 2023.

IISD in the news March 20, 2023

UN Water Conference Should Highlight African Great Lakes

It is with great excitement, mild trepidation, and much hope for the future that I look forward to March 22 which doubles up this year as World Water Day and the kick off to the UN Water Conference.

IISD in the news March 20, 2023

Global Market Report: Banana prices and sustainability

This report explores market trends in the banana industry and how standards and other supply chain actors can build producers' resilience to sustainability challenges.

Report March 20, 2023

Key differences persist as IPCC meet stretches on

Government representatives from 195 countries strived to make progress in approving the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Synthesis report scheduled for release on Monday, with negotiations stretching into the weekend as nations remained divided on several key issues. According to the Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB) of the International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD), "significant work was still to be done" before the meeting ended at 2am on Friday.

IISD in the news March 18, 2023

How USD 10 Billion Can Transform Food Systems in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Nigeria: Report launch

This webinar presents the findings of a new report exploring food systems, nutrition, and environmental sustainability in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Nigeria.

Webinar March 16, 2023

Tapasya Subedi

Person March 16, 2023

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