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EU Parliamentarians Give Strong Political Signal on Energy Charter Treaty Reform

While a recent amendment on fossil fuel investments is a promising sign that a modernized Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) could spur more ambitious climate action, there's still a long way to go.

Insight October 15, 2020

BC NDP pledges to review oil and gas royalties

Buried deep in the platform the BC NDP released last week is a single line that could have long-term implications for government revenue and the natural gas and LNG industry.

IISD in the news October 14, 2020

Ending world hunger by 2030 would cost $330bn, study finds

Research suggests that by targeting enhanced aid money more effectively and with greater innovation, a solution is possible.

IISD in the news October 13, 2020

Launch Event of Ceres2030: Uniting Science and Policy to End Hunger Sustainably

Ceres2030 team will launch the findings of the project at the occasion of a high-level joint event organised by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ) on October 13, 2020.

Webinar October 13, 2020

When vision meets COVID-19

Winnipeg’s long-term goals, set out in planning documents, should serve as pillars for the city’s pandemic recovery strategy.

IISD in the news October 13, 2020

South Africa’s Sasol support incompatible with carbon cuts

South Africa’s subsidy support for Sasol is inefficient and fails to achieve what it sets out to do, namely protect consumers from price shocks, according to IISD.

IISD in the news October 13, 2020

South Africans Are Paying for Pollution at the Pump

South African government subsidies not only result in higher fuel costs for consumers—they also help to prop up one of the world’s biggest polluters, according to new research.

Press release October 13, 2020

Understanding the Role of Subsidies in South Africa's Coal-Based Liquid Fuel Sector

This policy brief analyzes the coal-to-liquid fuel sector in South Africa, exploring the role of subsidies in driving the consumption of coal-derived fuels.

Brief October 13, 2020

Quick fix for hunger and climate goals? More spending on small farmers

Global goals to tackle climate change and end hunger by 2030 are within reach if donors and developing nations help small farmers.

IISD in the news October 12, 2020

An AI Analysis of 500,000 Studies Shows How We Can End World Hunger

The scientists turned to machine learning to comb 500,000 studies and white papers chronicling the world’s food system.

IISD in the news October 12, 2020

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