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Virtual Forum on Hydrogen Economy

IISD is organizing a series of three webinars on the Hydrogen Economy on October 26 (public event), October 27 (parallel workshops on key issues) and November 2 (high-level discussion of recommendations for how governments should best intervene and support the market).

Conference October 26, 2020

Sustainability Assessment of an Onshore Wind Portfolio in Germany

The assessment integrates environmental, social, and economic costs and benefits into an asset valuation to improve the transparency of the wind asset's impacts on the environment and important stakeholders. It also evaluates the asset's financial resilience to climate change risks.

Report October 26, 2020

Can the stain of forced and child labour be removed from cotton?

Ensuring that cotton clothing comes from ethical producers is more difficult than it seems.

IISD in the news October 25, 2020

The Precautionary Principle

The precautionary principle guides decision-makers to take action to protect the environment, safety, and public health when there is scientific uncertainty.

Deep Dive October 23, 2020

How Multilateralism Handles a Pandemic

We've learned five lessons after months of environmental negotiations shifting to online platforms.

Insight October 23, 2020

Why the UN World Data Forum Matters to Canada

Thanks to the power of AI, we can 'model' better than ever—data gives us detailed and accurate blueprints of how Canada's fresh water is affected by climate change and pollution.

Insight October 23, 2020

Fight hunger and malnutrition by rebuilding trust in trade and markets

Global progress tackling malnutrition is going backwards, with poverty and economic downturns jeopardizing prospects for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals.

IISD in the news October 22, 2020

Managing Infrastructure Through Stewardship

Establishing infrastructure as a business rather than a public–private partnership (PPP) provides a better platform for adaptation and change.

Deep Dive October 22, 2020

Global Market Report: Soybeans

This report examines how voluntary sustainability standards can play a valuable role in addressing some of the social and environmental problems involved in soybean production.

Report October 22, 2020

AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg Final

Learn which innovative solutions to Lake Winnipeg's woes will take home the grand prize on October 20.

Webinar October 20, 2020