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Mainstreaming Sustainable Public Procurement through the Introduction of Product Service Systems in the Western Cape

This project will introduce product service systems in the Western Cape, South Africa, as a specific tool to implement sustainable public procurement.

Project December 31, 2015

Canadian Impact Infrastructure Exchange – Pilot

The Canadian Impact Infrastructure Exchange (CIIX) is an information exchange that will bring together investors, including Canada's largest pension plans, and infrastructure investment opportunities that feature positive social and environmental impacts for Canadian communities.

Project December 31, 2015

Subsidies to Coal Production in China

This report presents the first detailed estimate of subsidies to coal production in China, identifying an estimated USD 5.8 billion in in government support in 2013.

Report December 31, 2015

Watershed Indicators: The challenge of consistency

In 2014–2015, with support from Environment Canada, the Canadian Sustainability Indicators Network (CSIN) explored the question of watershed indicator consistency and coherency across Canada and between Canada and the United States.

Report December 31, 2015

Developing national adaptation monitoring and evaluation systems: A guidebook

This guidebook is intended for decision makers and technical advisors involved in the development of national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for adaptation, particularly in developing and middle-income countries.

Guide December 31, 2015

2015 Our City: A Peg Report on Health Equity

This report shines a light on the gap between the groups in Winnipeg experiencing the highest and lowest health status, and why that gap exists.

Report December 22, 2015

The Paris Agreement: Built to last

As the dust begins to settle following the euphoric sense of achievement and relief of UNFCCC delegates during the closing plenary of COP 21 earlier this month, the time has come for a reality check.

Insight December 21, 2015

Addressing the global infrastructure deficit—Can we rely on institutional investors?

The global infrastructure gap is forecast to reach USD 50 trillion by 2030. In Canada, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reports that CAD 145 billion worth of infrastructure is required in order to return infrastructure funding to historic levels—amounting to an additional CAD 20 to 30 billion a year for 10 years on top of current spending.

Insight December 21, 2015

Manitoba Prairie Lakes: Eutrophication and in-lake remediation treatments Literature Review

Eutrophication—the enrichment of ecosystems with chemical nutrients—has deteriorated water quality in many of Manitoba’s lakes.

Report December 21, 2015

Fiscal Instruments in INDCs: How countries are looking to fiscal policies to support INDC implementation

Countries are increasingly turning to the use of fiscal instruments to support low-carbon development and efforts to reduce emissions.

Report December 19, 2015

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