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SDG bonds: private funds, public goals

Capital markets have become a driving force in the race towards a sustainable future, and political leaders have taken note. Since entering the market for environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds in 2012, governments at all levels have raised a total of $240bn according to the Climate Bonds Initiative. Now, they have a specialised funding tool dedicated to tackling the Sustainable Development Goals.

IISD in the news January 10, 2022

Canada has committed to halt financing to the oil and gas industry. To understand what that really means, watch for the fine print

A global movement to permanently separate the oil and gas industry from the public purse appears to be gaining momentum, with an overarching objective of repurposing funds to promote renewable energy.

IISD in the news January 9, 2022

Fish populations can recover from mercury pollution: study

Fifteen years after first joining a research project studying if fish contaminated by mercury over years could ever recover, Britt Hall is pleased to finally see her work come to completion.

IISD in the news January 9, 2022

A Great Year for National Adaptation Planning and the Network to Watch in 2022

A new sense of urgency for climate action is being felt all around the world, and governments are now accelerating national efforts to put adaptation at the heart of decision making.

Insight January 7, 2022

Florencia Sarmiento

Person January 5, 2022

Kazakhstan energy price uprising risks another blow to carbon pricing

Unprecedented protests in Kazakhstan over a gas price hike this week have seen the government quickly roll back energy policy reforms, endangering the development of one of the region’s carbon markets in a further example of the political challenges of the clean energy transition.

IISD in the news January 5, 2022

Top EHS & Sustainability Social Media Accounts to Follow in 2022

In the fast-paced world of Environment, Health, Safety, & Sustainability (EHS&S) there are always new stories, trends, innovations, and insights which can get overwhelming at times! Social media can be a great resource for EHS&S professionals today.

IISD in the news January 4, 2022

Private climate investment needs to get intentional about gender and equity — here’s how

The private capital committed by members of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has the potential to transform climate investments. Yet climate investment decision-makers don’t reflect the diversity we need for a just transition. They are therefore likely to overlook the women outside of their networks driving many solutions.

IISD in the news January 3, 2022

Sean Woolfrey

Person January 3, 2022

The Health-Environment Nexus

Helping the global community bridge the health and environment sectors.

Project January 1, 2022

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