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Responsible cobalt sourcing for EVs: a new role for blockchain emerges

Blockchain may soon become an important auxiliary tool in responsible sourcing of cobalt, a prime element in batteries for electric vehicles. Assuming, that is, international authorities or organizations are willing to help drive its implementation. IISD's Isabelle Ramdoo weighs in on the effort to make the low-carbon energy transition ethical.

IISD in the news August 31, 2018

The future of Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline

As Canada's oil-producing province withdraws from the national climate plan as a court blocks its efforts to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline, IISD's David McLaughlin shares why it's vital Alberta stay on track with carbon pricing.

IISD in the news August 31, 2018

High-tech data needed to stop sewage overflows

Financial sector technology could help as cities struggle with waste.

Insight August 28, 2018

Gender Differentiated Impacts of Kerosene Pricing in Bangladesh

Event August 28, 2018

The Multiple Benefits of Natural Infrastructure

We explain exactly what natural infrastructure is and all the multiple benefits that it brings to humans and to the environment.

Insight August 27, 2018

Transfer Pricing Risk Assessment in Mining Workshop

The IGF is hosting a three-day training workshop on transfer pricing risk assessment in mining for the Government of Tanzania from August 27 to 29.

Event August 27, 2018

Climate at the Crossroads

Despite the federal Liberal government’s avowed commitment to global and Canadian climate action under “Canada is Back”, the PCF was tilled by “the two Stephens”: Harper and Dion.

Insight August 24, 2018

Lack of competition with new GBP 600 million public procurement deal

An online one-stop shop is a great opportunity for sustainable procurement, but the Yorkshire–Amazon example holds some cautionary notes.

Insight August 24, 2018

Invest kerosene subsidy savings in solar lighting: Study

A part of kerosene subsidy savings in India could be invested in helping the vulnerable section of society access clean lighting through off-grid solar lighting technologies, a new study has suggested.

IISD in the news August 22, 2018

Best City Lists Keep Data—and People—in the Dark

The best city list ranks 140 cities globally, but factors of methodology and cost for data are limiting factors in realizing the full benefit of such an index.

Insight August 22, 2018

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