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What Is Tripartite Dialogue and How Can It Help Combat the Climate Crisis in a Just Way?

In crafting the UN's Paris Agreement on climate change, world leaders say the energy transition must be a just one, meaning it should be fair and inclusive. What does this mean in practice?

Explainer March 1, 2022

Glasgow Climate Pledges at Risk From Investment Disputes

Promising climate pledges were announced at COP 26 last November, but new IISD analysis indicates that progress could be undermined by the Energy Charter Treaty.

Press release March 1, 2022

Indonesia Must Quadruple its Annual Renewable Investment Target

Indonesia should quadruple its annual investment target for new and renewable energy to over USD 8 billion by 2025, according to a new brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Press release February 28, 2022

The United Nations Environment Assembly’s Role as a Governance Architect

As the resumed Fifth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) gets underway, what can we learn about its role as a coordinator and catalyst for international environmental action?

Insight February 28, 2022

Indonesia's Energy Policy Briefing | February 2022

This edition of Indonesia's Energy Policy Briefing summarizes latest energy policy developments in Indonesia.

Brief February 28, 2022

India's quest for solar energy may have adverse social, ecological effects

India increased its solar capacity 15-fold from 2014 to 2021, with solar power becoming a fast developing industry in the country as part of the renewable energy sector.

IISD in the news February 27, 2022

La evolución del petróleo cuestiona los objetivos climáticos (in Spanish)

La cotización del petróleo está disparada. Tanto, que ha alcanzado el nivel más alto desde 2014, por encima de los 100 dólares el barril de Brent (el de referencia en Europa). La tensión entre Ucrania y Rusia ha empujado más los precios en las últimas semanas, pero el también denominado oro negro lleva tiempo en rally: desde el mínimo que marcó al inicio de la pandemia (19,33 euros en abril de 2020) ha subido un 430%.

IISD in the news February 25, 2022

Indonesia aiming far too low to reach climate goals: Think tank

Indonesia should quadruple its annual investment target for new and renewable energy to more than US$8 billion by 2025 to reach energy transition goals, according to a new report published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

IISD in the news February 25, 2022

Legal, Policy, and Institutional Innovations for Responsible Contract Farming

On February 25, 2022, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), the Liberia Ministry of Agriculture, the MAP Liberia Land Platform, and the Willian N. Tolbert College of Agriculture and Forestry of the University of Liberia, in collaboration with the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), will hold an in-person workshop on responsible contract farming.

Workshop February 25, 2022

Salmon & BC floods – how to use those recovery dollars

November’s floods took a heavy toll on wild salmon and their habitats. How we decide to rebuild could affect wild salmon for generations.

IISD in the news February 24, 2022

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