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Why Proposed Tax On Chinese Solar Cells May Hit India’s Clean Energy Ambitions

After a year of record growth, India’s clean energy sector could take a hit if the government approves a proposed 25% safeguard duty on solar cells and modules imported from China and Malaysia.

IISD in the news July 20, 2018

Using guarantees to drive efficiency gains in road PPPs by reducing costs

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in transport infrastructure can offer significant efficiency gains compared to public procurement options—in the right circumstances. The gains accrue from allocating to the private sector those risks they are better able to handle than the public sector, such as those associated with construction costs.

Policy Analysis July 20, 2018

Using guarantees to drive efficiency gains in road PPPs by reducing costs

Policy Analysis July 20, 2018

Adaptive and Inclusive Watershed Management: Assessing policy and institutional support in Uganda

This report looks at how Uganda’s various institutions and policies incorporate climate change and gender considerations into planning, budgeting and monitoring in the water sector.

Report July 19, 2018

IGF report delves into local content policies for resource-rich countries

Help for resource-rich countries to find more sustainable and inclusive economic solutions, fostering stronger linkages between mineral resources and the rest of the economy; International Mining covers a new publication developed by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF).

IISD in the news July 18, 2018

Webinar | Strategies for financing National Adaptation Plan implementation, with lessons from Cambodia and Tajikistan

Event July 18, 2018

HLPF Side Event: Leadership on fossil fuel subsidy reform for sustainable energy access and poverty reduction

This side event presents opportunities for financing and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through fossil fuel subsidy reform, with a focus on sustainable energy access.

Event July 18, 2018

Kerosene to Solar PV Subsidy Swap: The business case for redirecting subsidy expenditure from kerosene to off-grid solar

If kerosene subsidies are being gradually removed, can a share of the subsidy savings not be reinvested in helping the most vulnerable households access electric lighting through off-grid solar technologies? This paper explores the idea of a “kerosene to solar subsidy swap” or a “subsidy swap.”

Report July 18, 2018

Media Availability: Canada's carbon crunch as the Premiers meet

As Canada’s premiers gather in New Brunswick (July 18-20, 2018), the country’s plan to combat climate change is under hot debate. Resistance from key leaders has delivered a body blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s carbon price promises. Experts from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) are available to comment on the federal government’s backstop program, the latest statements from each Premier, relevant conditions in each province – and how we move forward as a divided nation.

Press release July 17, 2018

How NGOs Can Survive in the Age of Distrust

For the fourth year in a row, Transparify has given IISD its highest rating for financial disclosure of donors.

Insight July 17, 2018

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Why Proposed Tax On Chinese Solar Cells May Hit India’s Clean Energy Ambitions

Using guarantees to drive efficiency gains in road PPPs by reducing costs

Using guarantees to drive efficiency gains in road PPPs by reducing costs

Adaptive and Inclusive Watershed Management: Assessing policy and institutional support in Uganda

IGF report delves into local content policies for resource-rich countries

Webinar | Strategies for financing National Adaptation Plan implementation, with lessons from Cambodia and Tajikistan

HLPF Side Event: Leadership on fossil fuel subsidy reform for sustainable energy access and poverty reduction

Kerosene to Solar PV Subsidy Swap: The business case for redirecting subsidy expenditure from kerosene to off-grid solar

Media Availability: Canada's carbon crunch as the Premiers meet

How NGOs Can Survive in the Age of Distrust