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The Potential for Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Sequestration in Agro-Manitoba

IISD and the Prairie Climate Centre conducted a high-level quantitative analysis of the sequestration potential of land use practices in Agro-Manitoba that are additional to business as usual.

Report December 7, 2017

Four Ways to Empower Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

Many women work in artisanal and small-scale mining, but with little support. Stacy Corneau explores four ways to empower women in the sector.

Insight December 6, 2017

Seeing through the smog: Role of subsidies in pushing for 'clean' or 'dirty' energy economy

"With a rising population and fast-growing economy, energy demand in India is increasing rapidly. Is the country embarking upon a clean energy or a fossil fuel-dependent approach to meet this rising demand?"

IISD in the news December 6, 2017

Looking Back on the “Caterpillar COP”

Was COP 23 really the 'Caterpillar COP'? Phil Gass and Frédéric Gagnon-Lebrun take look back, and remind us that caterpillars are ultimately destined to emerge as butterflies...

Insight December 5, 2017

In a World of ‘Fake News’, Why Think Tank Transparency Matters

Transparify has just deemed IISD “highly transparent” about our funding sources in its latest report. In a world of 'fake news' our CFO Grace Mota explains this really matters.

Insight December 5, 2017

Sustainability Think Tank Opens Doors in Toronto

We have just opened our new office in Toronto, Canada, which marks our fifth office around the world.

Press release December 4, 2017

Indigenous Protected Areas, a Way to Meet Human and Environmental Challenges?

This commentary examines Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) and their growing importance in recognizing the rights of indigenous societies and safeguarding biological diversity.

Policy Analysis December 4, 2017

Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform and the Just Transition: Integrating approaches for complementary outcomes

This paper goes into detail about the various ways in which FFSR can be consistent with just transition. The scale of current fossil fuel subsidies in the world coupled with the massive financial needs for transition are early indicators of the benefits of approaching FFSR with just transition in mind.

Report December 4, 2017

Air Pollution and Class in America and a Canada Lakes Project

"Pauline Gerrard is the deputy director of a very special project in Canada's far North to monitor pollution's effects on our ecosystems." (Interview starts at 22:43)

IISD in the news December 2, 2017

Exploring What Oil Spills Do to Fresh Water

You may be surprised to learn that we actually know very little about what happens to fresh water systems when an oil spill occurs. That’s why IISD Experimental Lakes Area is planning a large project to answer those very questions.

Insight December 1, 2017

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