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Throne Speech’s climate promises draws mixed reviews, with NDP saying it’s a rehash of old pledges

The Liberal government’s anticipated “ambitious green agenda” in its Throne Speech is garnering mixed reviews among environmental and political experts.

IISD in the news September 24, 2020

IISD-UNIGE Webinar | Multilateral Environmental Agreements and the Trade Regime: Exploring options for CITES and preventing future pandemics

This webinar was devoted to trade, biodiversity, wildlife, and natural resources, taking a technical view of the different agreements that operate in this space, while linking these issues to the wider context of the COVID-19 crisis and public health.

Webinar September 23, 2020

Liberals are betting electric vehicles can recharge the economy. But a vision is not a plan

Canada is jumping into the electric vehicle market with both feet, and that sure seems like it will be a great thing for labour, investment and the environment.

IISD in the news September 22, 2020

Young Canadians eye basic income, climate action in throne speech

Young people are eager for universal basic income and an ambitious green recovery when the Liberal government unveils its reworked COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan.

IISD in the news September 22, 2020

Three Ways COVID-19 Shows Vulnerable Workers Need Stronger Social Protections

The livelihoods of vulnerable workers are in jeopardy. What can be done to ensure no one is left behind?

Insight September 21, 2020

Rethinking Investment Policy to Support Sustainable Development

IISD experts are pushing for reform and offering their expertise to ensure good policy isn't held back by the threat of arbitration.

Success story September 17, 2020

This Is How Canada Can Use Innovation and Data to Protect Its Fresh Water

Want to discover the potential for data and technological innovations to transform the way Canada protects its precious fresh water supplies?

Webinar September 17, 2020

China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development – Press Conference and Launch of Research Outputs

The China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) is holding a press conference in Beijing, China, to launch a series of research outputs, ranging from climate governance to biodiversity conservation.

Conference September 17, 2020

Parliamentarians Action #3 | Protecting and Promoting Women’s Land Rights in the Face of COVID-19 and Beyond

The third virtual dialogue in the Parliamentarians' Actions for Gender Equality and Resilient Food Systems in Response to COVID-19 series was held on September 17, 2020, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM (CEST).

Webinar September 17, 2020

Task force crosses partisan lines to call for $55 billion for climate, clean energy

A new report from an independent task force says Canada’s economic recovery needs investments in clean energy, climate-resilient buildings and electric cars to keep up with a greener world.

IISD in the news September 16, 2020

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