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Milliardenförderungen für fossile Energieträger (in German)

Allen Klimaschutz-Plänen zum Trotz boomen fossile Energieträger. Die Kohleverstromung hat vergangenes Jahr ein Rekordniveau erreicht und der Ölpreis stieg diese Woche auf den höchsten Stand seit 2014.

IISD in the news January 22, 2022

Building Peace and Climate Resilience: Aligning peacebuilding and climate adaptation in fragile states

Failure to integrate climate adaptation considerations into peacebuilding plans and post-conflict development agendas can undermine the long-term viability of both.

Deep Dive January 20, 2022

Ditching fossil fuel subsidies can trigger unrest. Keeping them will kill the climate

When protests swept Kazakhstan earlier this month, they were fueled by frustration with the ruling elite and entrenched inequality. But the unrest was sparked by a specific catalyst: an end to a government subsidy.

IISD in the news January 20, 2022

Health in the Global Environmental Agenda: A policy guide

As awareness grows over the steep health impacts of global environmental changes, how can the health and environment sectors come together for joint action?

Report January 20, 2022

Rising Trend in Investment Arbitrations Threatens to Undermine Climate Measures

New research from IISD highlights what could be at stake for climate action as negotiators continue discussions on modernizing the Energy Charter Treaty.

Press release January 19, 2022

Supporting Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes

Countries are increasingly using their NAP processes to realize gender-responsive climate action and act on the Gender Action Plan (GAP) under the UNFCCC.

Explainer January 19, 2022

Electrification is Canada's advantage in the race to net zero

Every few years, the International Energy Agency publishes reviews of its member countries' energy policies. Until its Canadian analysis landed this week, we hadn't been reviewed since 2016. You might not think much would change in just six years, but a read of the new report highlights a remarkable shift in Canada’s energy priorities.

IISD in the news January 19, 2022

Advancing Synergies Between Biodiversity and Climate Change Policy

This series of projects aims to provide evidence-based policy advice, guidance, and practical tools for fostering synergies between climate change and biodiversity actions. It helps policy-makers and practitioners align climate change and biodiversity policies at the national and international levels to enable more coordinated, coherent, and effective approaches to addressing climate and biodiversity crises.

Project January 19, 2022

Wellcome Trust

Wellcome Trust improves health for everyone by funding research, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building global partnerships.

Funder January 18, 2022

Message to mayors: cities need nature

To thrive, cities must lean into nature. That means having open green spaces and interconnected waterways to prevent floods; green roofs and walls that reduce temperatures and produce food; and forests planted as green belts to oxygenate urban areas and regenerate ecosystems.

IISD in the news January 17, 2022

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