Ottawa commits to putting money back into Experimental Lakes Area
"The federal Liberal government says it will spend $1.7 million over two years to support a renowned freshwater research station that nearly fell victim to Conservative budget cuts."
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Government of Canada announces $1.7M for IISD Experimental Lakes Area
On August 10, 2016, the Government of Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans pledged to fund IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) $1.7M over the next two years.
Investment Treaty News Quarterly (ITN), Volume 7, Issue 3, August 2016
Investment Treaty News is IISD’s flagship quarterly journal on international investment law and policy.
Government of Canada provides new investment in freshwater research at IISD Experimental Lakes Area
Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be providing $1.7 million over the next two years to IISD Experimental Lakes Area.
Winnipeg house prices soared by 103% over a decade, report finds
"The average price of a house in Winnipeg has skyrocketed in the past decade but remains well below the average price across Canada. That's one of the major takeaways from new data released Tuesday by Peg, a community health indicator system led by the United Way of Winnipeg and the International Institute for Sustainable Development."
An Assessment of the Financial Sustainability of the Electricity Sector in Rajasthan
This report examines the performance of the electricity sector in Rajasthan, assessing its ability to recover operating costs, reliably meet demand, make investments and operate according to environmental and social norms.
Experimental Lakes Area breathes new life into scientific research
"The scientists are back and so is the research at outdoor laboratory once slated for closure." CBC Manitoba's Bartley Kives visits IISD-ELA to learn more about its new era.
Real-World Solutions to Sustainability: Ten examples of how IISD is making a difference
The International Institute for Sustainable Development takes the impact of its work seriously. Here are ten examples of what that looks like in practice.
Under Trudeau, Canada Goes From Absent to Fully Engaged on Climate Change
"Climate change could expose Canada’s energy sector to a number of risks and opportunities. The right policy signals play a critical role in helping the sector remain globally competitive in a world that is becoming increasingly carbon constrained." Amin Asadollahi discusses Canada's response to climate change.
Proposed Nuclear Power Plant Should Feature Large in UK Government’s Review
As the UK Government considers whether to proceed with Hinkley Point C—a proposed nuclear power plant—it should weigh the full cost of the project to the public purse. By our calculation the subsidies are likely to be at least £40 billion.