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Cutting Mercury Inputs to Lakes Quickly Reduces Mercury in Fish We Eat
According to research conducted at IISD Experimental Lakes Area, reducing mercury pollution entering lakes lowers how much harmful mercury is found in freshwater fish destined for consumers’ plates.
Climate Finance for South Africa May Kick-start a New Fossil Industry — Gas
At COP 26, a group of developed countries announced plans to provide climate finance to help South Africa move away from coal — but a crucial question is how to ensure these funds do not help another fossil fuel industry take off.
Canada's energy regulator criticized for not modelling a net-zero future
The federal agency tasked with projecting Canada's supply and demand of energy for the next few decades is drawing criticism for what's missing in its latest annual report: A roadmap for the sector to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
IGF Case Study: Mine Waste Management
These case studies review how legal frameworks on mine waste management are working and show how they align with leading international practice.
IGF Case Study: Mine Water Management
Following an overview of important components of watershed management, the two case studies show how each jurisdiction has evolved and is making improvements.
Sustainable Food Systems in Canada: Building a vision for IISD
IISD undertook an exercise to examine how and whether we could better engage on sustainable food systems in Canada.
Impact of New Mining Technologies on Large-Scale and Artisanal Mining in Burkina Faso
This IGF New Tech New Deal case study of Burkina Faso examines labour and other impacts of new mining technology in large-scale and artisanal mining.
Impact of New Mining Technologies on Local Procurement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
This IGF New Tech, New Deal case study of Democratic Republic of Congo examines the implications for local suppliers and policy options for governments.
The Paris Agreement’s New Article 6 Rules
The COP 26 climate negotiations in Glasgow led to the highly-anticipated conclusion of rules aimed to help put into practice the Paris Agreement's Article 6. What do these new rules mean and what can we learn from the past?