DR Congo’s state miner Gécamines committed five times more copper for sale to the US than previously announced, according to a sovereign debt prospectus filed in London last week.
Targeted gas tax relief for less wealthy households, a windfall profit tax on fossil fuel companies, and a shift to cheaper-to-operate electric vehicles emerged as alternatives after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that his government will pause across-the-board collection of the fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day.
Public financial flows influence the global energy landscape, shaping investment decisions by producers and consumer choices. In this project, IISD analyzes public financial support for both fossil fuels and clean energy as well as their socio-economic and climate effects.
This case study describes environmental and associated social issues from nickel mining and processing in Ontario, Canada, and examines policy measures for managing them.
Low tariff rates also posed early problems. While some components are progressing, others lag behind targets. The program aims to boost solar energy in agriculture and improve farmer incomes.
Subnational governments are vital to delivering a just and orderly transition away from fossil fuels—and from Quebec to Queensland, they are already showing how this transition can begin in practice.
This policy primer provides a comprehensive overview of data governance in the digital economy: what it is, how different regulatory approaches are emerging, and why it is increasingly central to digital trade policy.
Subnational states and regions are powerful drivers of both implementation and ambition in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. They are critical to achieving the transition away from fossil fuels. This report aims to explore and document the role of subnational governments in advancing a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuel production as a critical element of the overall transition away from fossil fuels.
Solar‑powered irrigation can cut agricultural power subsidies, provide reliable daytime electricity, boost farmers’ incomes, and create jobs, according to a new report.