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New World Trade Organization Fisheries Subsidies Text: It’s a balancing act

On May 11, 2021 the Chair of the WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies released a new draft text for the agreement. This commentary explains how the text attempts to strike a balance on key questions in the design of new rules for support to fishing around the world.

Policy Analysis May 28, 2021

Reflecting on a Year Online: Lessons from an IISD survey of international investment negotiators

Participants in this webinar discussed a forthcoming IISD report on virtual negotiations on international investment governance, while also sharing their experiences with and views on the challenges and opportunities involved.

Webinar May 27, 2021

National Oil Companies’ Roles in Renewable Energy and Economic Diversification

This event will focus on the role national oil companies could play in the transition to clean energy and more diversified economies.

Webinar May 27, 2021

How Canada Can Win the Race to Net-Zero

As more countries take action to limit global warming to 1.5°C by reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, Canada must accelerate efforts or risk getting left behind.

Press release May 27, 2021

Webinar on Informing National Governments’ Efforts to Scale Up Finance for Adaptation: Where to next?

This webinar elaborates on the adaptation finance gap in developing countries, identifies the knowledge gaps that impede the capacity of developing countries to scale up financing for adaptation, and discusses ways in which these knowledge gaps might be overcome.

Webinar May 26, 2021

Climate ambition, push for electric vehicles driving down need for oil: report

The expected uptake of electric vehicles and stricter measures world-wide to reduce GHG emissions are the top reasons why a climate-focused research group is calling on governments not to invest any more money in Alberta’s oil sector.

IISD in the news May 26, 2021

Alberta Oil Sector Facing Volatile and Long-Term Decline Even in the Absence of Domestic Climate Policies

A new report predicts a steady long-term decline in Alberta’s oil sector beginning by the end of the decade.

Press release May 26, 2021

In Search of Prosperity: The role of oil in the future of Alberta and Canada

This report assesses the market outlook for Alberta’s oil sector, using new modelling and a comprehensive analysis of eight key factors affecting the sector’s future.

Report May 26, 2021

10 Ways to Win the Global Race to Net-Zero

It's time for Canada to get out of the starting blocks in the race to net-zero.

Report May 26, 2021

The Road to Sustainable Transport

Rethinking and revamping transportation in the post-COVID era could address many economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Deep Dive May 24, 2021

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