New Report Tracks Agricultural Progress and How Successful Policies Can Be Replicated
A first-of-its kind analytical framework tracks agricultural performance of 117 countries over 45 years to understand what empowered progress.
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How clean energy demand could fuel conflict in Congo
If the clean-energy boom isn't managed carefully, it could fuel mineral conflicts in developing countries. That's according to a recent report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development, which urges governments and corporations to source minerals responsibly to avoid "grievances, tensions and conflict."
New trade deal ‘weak’ on the environment: experts
Critics on both sides of the border dive into Canada’s new trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico.
Webinar: Developing and negotiating based on a model investment treaty
The third session of IISD’s Webinar Series on Investment Law and Policy takes place October 9 at 9:00 a.m. UTC / 11:00 a.m. CET.
Learning from Japan: PPPs for infrastructure resilience
Through public-private partnerships (PPPs), governments can attract private sector partners who can provide financing for infrastructure investment, management skills, and expertise to address the challenges of natural disasters.
The path for pipelines: How B.C. is embracing one, fighting another
The Globe and Mail looks at LNG Canada and the Trans Mountain expansion (TMX) side by side. The fundamental difference is the product. LNG is marketed as a low-carbon, transition fuel that would help reduce global emissions. Mr. Horgan’s government regards the diluted bitumen that would be shipped from Trans Mountain’s line as a pending environmental disaster.
Half of 'Made-in-Manitoba' green strategy is still good to go, despite carbon tax wrangling: plan author
The author of Manitoba's green plan says while Manitoba is pledging to not charge a carbon tax, there's another megatonne of carbon reductions just waiting to be implemented.
How The World is Using New Technologies for a Sustainable Planet
Across the globe, innovations from the Internet of Things to Artificial Intelligence are building a sustainable future for all. This beautiful storybook takes you through just a few examples.
Safeguarding NDC Implementation: Building resilience into energy systems
This short brief aims to enhance awareness and highlight the importance of integrating weather and climate-related risk into the planning stages of energy infrastructure development.