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After B.C. flooding, billion-dollar questions for Canada

The cascading natural disasters in British Columbia have destroyed key pieces of infrastructure that experts say should trigger a nationwide risk assessment to prepare for Canada's rapidly changing climate.

IISD in the news November 19, 2021

Inclusive Framework Agreement on the Global Minimum Tax: Recommendations to address stabilized fiscal conditions

This brief provides recommendations on how the OECD could design model legislation for a global minimum tax to address stabilized tax incentives.

Brief November 19, 2021

How Can Trade Policy Address Food Shocks in Africa?

The dialogue explored the trade policy concerns of WTO negotiators representing African constituencies for the Twelfth WTO Ministerial Conference (MC-12).

Webinar November 18, 2021

Propelling Nature-Based Infrastructure to an Asset Class

To improve lives and livelihoods, we must recognize the value of nature and the infrastructure it provides when making investment decisions.

Insight November 18, 2021

Farming the Future: Agriculture and climate change on the Canadian Prairies

This report looks at climate risks to, and impacts from, Canadian Prairie agriculture, and solutions to help producers and increase climate action.

Report November 18, 2021

Mainstreaming Gender in Trade Policy: Practice, evidence, and ways forward

Gender-related provisions are becoming more common in trade agreements. To what extent do they help—or hinder—efforts to achieve gender equality?

Report November 18, 2021

The Current with Matt Galloway

The rain has stopped in British Columbia, but the situation is still dire on the ground — and the extent of the damage is still being calculated. In Princeton, B.C., half the community is underwater, the town is in a state of emergency, and hundreds of homes are being evacuated. We speak with the town’s mayor, Spencer Coyne. We also talk with Darren Swanson, the director of Novel Futures Corporation. He discusses how communities can better prepare for climate change by improving infrastructure.

IISD in the news November 17, 2021

23 Leading Canadian Environmental Organizations Release Detailed Proposals for Federal Environmental Action in Budget 2022

As Canada's Parliament prepares to reconvene next week, the Green Budget Coalition today issued a comprehensive set of recommendations on how the next federal Budget can meet the challenge of fighting the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Press release November 17, 2021

France Delays Sanctions Against Britain Amid “Constructive” Talks Over Fishing Rights

Trade sanctions have been delayed as talks to defuse a row between France and the United Kingdom over post-Brexit fishing rights begin.

News November 16, 2021

Glasgow didn’t deliver on 1.5 C, but not all is lost

The agreement to come out of COP26 is leaving many disappointed for not securing a climate-safe future, but some progress was made that advocates say shouldn’t be ignored.

IISD in the news November 16, 2021

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