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Why Government Support for Decarbonizing Oil and Gas Is a Bad Investment

A close look at the value of government support for decarbonizing Canada's oil and gas sector finds that public dollars are spent more effectively on readily available and proven low-carbon technologies.

Deep Dive October 24, 2022

New fossil fuel projects incompatible with 1.5C climate pathway, report warns

Europe's 'dash for gas' in wake of energy crisis is 'exact opposite' of what countries should be doing to drive down energy prices and emissions, IISD concludes.

IISD in the news October 24, 2022

Governments should compensate investors for stranded assets, says IISD

Governments should compensate oil and gas investors for stranded assets to avoid costly tribunals, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has said.

IISD in the news October 24, 2022

New fossil fuels 'incompatible' with 1.5C goal, comprehensive analysis finds

There is a “large consensus” across all published studies that developing new oil and gas fields is “incompatible” with the 1.5C target, a new report says. The findings, from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), are based on a comprehensive review of all “feasible” routes to staying below 1.5C.

IISD in the news October 23, 2022

Promoting Synergies Between Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Through the National Adaptation Plan and National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Processes

This technical brief reviews the interconnections between biodiversity and climate adaptation and explores fostering synergies between the NAP and NBSAP processes.

Brief October 23, 2022

Georgia Exell

Person October 21, 2022

France Joins Netherlands In Leaving Energy Charter Treaty

The dominos continued to fall around the Energy Charter Treaty on Friday as France announced its withdrawal from the controversial pact, just days after the Netherlands issued a similar announcement.

IISD in the news October 21, 2022

UN chief Antonio Guterres criticises India for fossil fuel company payments

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has criticised India for paying fossil fuel companies subsidies and grants and warned the country over critical pollution levels. Mr. Guterres was speaking at Modhera, the country’s first entirely solar-powered village, in the western state of Gujarat, on Thursday, during the last leg of his three-day visit to India. “Instead of subsidising things, it is necessary to subsidise people,” the UN's top diplomat said.

IISD in the news October 21, 2022

Navigating Energy Transitions: Mapping the road to 1.5°C

This report aims to inform policymakers, investors, and companies on how to align with the goals of the Paris agreement, based on 1.5°C-consistent energy/climate pathways.

Report October 21, 2022

India's IT Sector Could be Vibrant, Dynamic Incubator for Innovation and R&D for Shared, Connected, and Electric Mobility Revolution: Amitabh Kant

The world’s finest IT sector of India could be a very vibrant and dynamic incubator for innovation and R&D for the shared, connected and electric mobility revolution which is going to happen in India, said Amitabh Kant, the present G20 Sherpa of India and former Chief Executive Officer of Niti Aayog.

IISD in the news October 20, 2022

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