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Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies Would Result in Large Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2020—New Research

BONN—October 22, 2015—Removing fossil fuel subsidies would significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions within 5 years. Governments can further reduce emissions by simultaneously investing some of those savings into renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Press release October 21, 2015

The New Norm: Why economic, social, environmental priorities should be considered in all public policy

Scott Vaughan and Livia Bizikova explain how the Sustainable Development Goals should be considered in Canadian public policy.

IISD in the news October 21, 2015

Rationalizing Energy Subsidies in Agriculture: A scoping study of agricultural subsidies in Haryana, India

This study untangles the energy-water nexus by analyzing how subsidized electricity has incentivized groundwater extraction in Haryana, India.

Report October 21, 2015

Tackling Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Climate Change: Levelling the energy playing field

Subsidies for the consuption of fossil fuels were estimated at US$550 billion in 2013, according to the International Energy Agency.

Report October 21, 2015

Seven Priorities for the New Canadian Federal Government: The Environmental and Sustainability Agenda

Policy Analysis October 20, 2015

Handbook for INGP Public Procurers / Manual para Agentes de Compras Públicas de las RICG

This handbook will guide government procurers on the design of procurement policies and preferential purchasing programs that will crowd-in SMEs, minority suppliers and women-owned enterprises.

Report October 20, 2015

How Energy Subsidies (And Their Reform) Can Enhance Clean Energy Access

Goal Seven of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations last month, calls on governments to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.”

Insight October 16, 2015

Manitoba government to give $400K to U of W climate change centre

"The Manitoba government will give $400,000 over the next two years to the newly formed Prairie Climate Centre at the University of Winnipeg...The Prairie Climate Centre is a partnership between The University of Winnipeg and the International Institute for Sustainable Development. Its goal is to provide municipal governments and the private sector with practical information and tools to adapt to a changing climate."

IISD in the news October 15, 2015

IISD-ELA Expert Alert: Zebra Mussels

The Province of Manitoba recently announced that monitoring has shown a significant increase in the number of zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg and the Red River. Significant numbers of zebra mussels have been found recently on boats along beaches and on infrastructure such as swimming buoys, docks and ladders.

Press release October 14, 2015

Tristan Easton

Person October 14, 2015

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