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Subsidy Swap: Reducing fossil fuel subsidies through energy efficiency and renewable energy in Zambia

This report examines the potential of subsidy reform to improve cost recovery in the electricity sector and promote clean energy and energy efficiency in Zambia.

Report November 28, 2018

Floating Treatment Wetlands: Keeping our fresh water clean and healthy

We explain how, where and why floating treatment wetlands can be used to keep freshwater bodies clean around the world.

Guide November 28, 2018

Ten Years of G20 Summits: Hopes and failures

Does the G20 have anything to offer in a world of conflict and confusion?

Insight November 27, 2018

What's Stalling the G20's Move to Clean Energy?

Next year will mark a decade since G20 leaders met in Pittsburgh and promised to identify and eliminate subsidies to fossil fuels. In that time, trillions of dollars in government budgets have been spent to subsidize fossil fuel production and consumption.

Insight November 27, 2018

The Role of Infrastructure Planning in Flood Mitigation

This webinar focused on the growing exposure of built infrastructure to flood risk due to climate change, and the actions being taken to mitigate this risk.

Video November 27, 2018

What to Watch for at the Upcoming UN Climate Conference (COP24)

While COP24 was always intended to be a "technical" conference—with parties focused on finalizing the details required to operationalize the Paris Agreement—there is potential for a strong political element to the discussion.

Insight November 27, 2018

To Think Local and Act Local You Need Local Data

Data is no exception to the trend of localizing our consumption, charitable giving and development efforts.

Insight November 27, 2018

[EN/FR] Webinar: Can an agricultural investment code contribute to sustainable development: the case of Burkina Faso

Speakers will discuss the history, process and objectives that led to the adoption of the Code. They will also highlight the content of the Code and its implications for sustainable development.

Event November 27, 2018

Investors with $742 billion in assets urge G20 governments to end fossil fuel subsidies

Investors and insurers with more than USD $742 billion in assets under management have urged the G20 to end fossil fuel subsidies by 2020.

Press release November 26, 2018

2018 United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights

Event November 26, 2018

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