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Study calls for ban on new fossil fuel plants

A study by researchers from UCL and the International Institute for Sustainable Development has found existing fossil fuel projects are sufficient to meet anticipated energy demands in a global transition to net zero emissions.

IISD in the news May 30, 2024

Future energy demand does not need new fossil fuels, study says

Energy groups did not need to develop any new oil, gas and coal projects to meet future demand, an academic paper says, at a time when rhetoric over the role of fossil fuel companies in addressing climate change is escalating.

IISD in the news May 30, 2024

Study: Existing fossil fuel projects 'sufficient' to meet future global energy demand

No further new fossil fuel projects are needed to sustain future global energy demand, with increasing levels of clean energy coming online worldwide expected to be more than enough to pick up the slack, according to major new research today.

IISD in the news May 30, 2024

No need for countries to issue new oil, gas or coal licences, study finds

The world has enough fossil fuel projects planned to meet global energy demand forecasts to 2050 and governments should stop issuing new oil, gas and coal licences, according to a large study aimed at political leaders.

IISD in the news May 30, 2024

No New Fossil Fuel Projects: The norm we need

A new article in Science calls for an end to new fossil fuel projects, showing they are not needed in the energy transition to net-zero emissions.

Brief May 30, 2024

Financing for Natural Infrastructure Projects

This report shows how private capital can finance natural infrastructure to meet our water needs, making financing decisions, and investment benefits.

Report May 30, 2024

Knowledge Co-production Workshop: Exploring intersectionality in climate change adaptation

IISD invited a small group of researchers, advocates and practitioners in Istanbul, Türkiye to discuss and explore the concept of intersectionality and its application in climate change adaptation policy-making.

Workshop May 28, 2024

National legal frameworks, not investment treaties, will best stimulate a sustainable economy

Countries should rely on domestic laws and wider regional policy frameworks to attract foreign investment for sustainable economic activities, concludes a report by Canadian think-tank the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

IISD in the news May 28, 2024

Summary Report: Advancing Natural Infrastructure Forum 2024

A summary and record of the Advancing Natural Infrastructure Forum 2024.

Report May 28, 2024

2023 IGF Annual Report

Detailing an eventful year that saw the IGF Secretariat deliver several new publications, workshops, and events for its growing membership.

Report May 24, 2024

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