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France's Gas Tax Disaster Shows We Can't Save Earth by Screwing Over Poor People

The mass revolt against [the gas tax] doesn’t mean those groups oppose climate action. It means that Macron needs to include them in discussions about the best way to address climate change as part of a just transition, something the world at-large is grappling with as it aims to get a handle on carbon emissions.

IISD in the news December 5, 2018

Webinar: The impact of VSIs in mining

This webinar will highlight the emergence and uptake of voluntary sustainability initiatives (VSIs) in the mining sector and discuss the potential impact they could have in contributing to the design of public policy for meeting sustainable development goals.

Event December 5, 2018

Real People, Real Change: Strategies for just energy transitions

This report aims to support governments in their endeavour to make energy transitions just, building on research and case studies in Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, India, Poland and Ukraine.

Report December 5, 2018

We must study marijuana's impact on the environment before it's too late

The focus on human health with Canada’s legalization has highlighted the lack of discussion on the potential effects on freshwater supplies.

IISD in the news December 4, 2018

Freshwater Lakes’ Pollution Problems Go Beyond Plastics

Focusing solely on plastic pollution ignores the myriad problems — from algae to pollution — that plague our lakes

Insight December 3, 2018

Supporting Global Adaptation Action: NAP Global Network 2017-18 Progress Report

This progress report focuses on the NAP Global Network's activities from November 2017 to November 2018. It also provides an update on the Network’s overall progress.

Report December 3, 2018

[ES/EN] Workshop on International Investment Agreements, Investor–State Arbitration and Strategic Negotiations on Investment

Organized for officials of the Government of Bolivia, the workshop will address specific issues of the current international investment protection regime, in accordance with the requirements and needs of the Bolivian State.

Event December 3, 2018

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