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Inside a 'living lab': How a remote Canadian lake is helping scientists uncover the hidden life of microplastics

In a remote network of lakes, scientists are deliberately adding plastic to the water—and what they're finding could change how pollution is tackled around the world.

IISD in the news October 10, 2025

IISD at IUCN World Conservation Congress

The forthcoming International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress (WCC) will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from October 9–15, 2025. Held every 4 years since 1948, the Congress brings together world leaders and decision-makers from government, civil society, Indigenous communities, business, and academia to advance solutions that protect and restore the environment, as well as harness the power of nature to address global challenges.

Conference October 9, 2025

Mai Duong

Person October 8, 2025

Conflict-Sensitive Nature-Based Solutions

Discover how conflict-sensitive nature-based solutions (NbS) for adaptation can help people and ecosystems thrive together.

Guide October 8, 2025

Laurel Richardson

Person October 7, 2025

Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero

Manitoba’s Roadmap to Net-Zero, released today, embraces the shift to an innovative, affordable, low-carbon economy with low-cost energy, built through meaningful partnerships with Indigenous Peoples. All Manitobans stand to benefit.

Statement October 6, 2025

Business Plan Template for Agricultural Cooperatives in Cambodia to Advance Sustainability

This guide supports agricultural cooperatives (ACs) and their partners in Cambodia to develop business plans that strengthen sustainability and resilience.

Guide October 6, 2025

Sustainable Asset Valuation of the Nature-Based Infrastructure Transformation Program for Kisumu, Kenya

This report analyzes the social, economic, and environmental value of the nature-based infrastructure (NBI) transformation program in Kisumu, Kenya.

Report October 6, 2025

Canada's climate contradictions come with economic risks

More digging is a poor way to leave a hole. This is what's happening as Canada tries to build its low-carbon economy of the future, investing in clean energy while at the same time funding a growing fossil fuel industry. The inherent contradictions are becoming harder to ignore as the climate continues to warm, and we keep talking about new pipelines and LNG facilities as sound investments, writes IISD's Nichole Dusyk.

IISD in the news October 3, 2025

Manitoba draining St. Malo Lake for zebra mussel observation

A reservoir about an hour away from Winnipeg is being drained in an ongoing battle against zebra mussels. "Zebra mussels are really the poster child for the aquatic invasive species. They spread incredibly quickly," IISD-ELA's Scott Higgins says.