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Bad Deals on Gas Developments Increase Economic Risk for Mozambique

The development of major gas deposits off the coast of Mozambique in East Africa could fail to boost the country’s economy as predicted, with future demand from European markets far from guaranteed, new research reveals.

Press release December 14, 2023

Will International Carbon Markets Finally Deliver?

Can the public international carbon market—detailed in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement—finally deliver for climate and nature?

Deep Dive December 14, 2023

Introductory Workshop on International Investment Law: Algeria

An introductory workshop on international investment law for Algerian government officials.

Workshop December 13, 2023

'Car without wheels': Adaptation playbook lacks finance target

Governments at the COP 28 climate talks in Dubai have agreed on a playbook for adapting to climate change in areas like health, protecting nature and food and water security. But while wealthy countries celebrated the agreement, developing and particularly African countries denounced the absence of a target to provide financial and other forms of support.

IISD in the news December 13, 2023

IISD Experts on COP 28 Outcome

The most significant set of decisions since the Paris Agreement is stirring mixed feelings around the world. Our experts unpack the results of this year's UN Climate Change Conference—and what happens now.

News December 13, 2023

Navigating Decisions: The risks to Mozambique from liquified natural gas export projects

A brief highlighting that the multiple risks with LNG export projects in Mozambique undermine their expected contribution to economic development.

Report December 13, 2023

Even if COP28 fails, it has changed the conversation on fossil fuels

Countries at the COP28 climate summit are still struggling to reach a deal on phasing out fossil fuels, but even having discussions on an end to the main cause of global warming is huge progress, say campaigners and researchers.

IISD in the news December 12, 2023

Sustainable Jobs Bill Inches Along Its Legislative Journey

After surviving a House of Commons filibuster by the Opposition Conservatives, Canada's green transition jobs bill has made its way back to the House of Commons for another vote.

IISD in the news December 12, 2023

New, stronger climate proposal released at COP28

A new compromise floated early Wednesday at United Nations COP28 climate talks called for the world to eventually wean itself off planet-warming fossil fuels in a global rallying cry stronger than proposed days earlier.

IISD in the news December 12, 2023

Guilbeault 'can't do it on his own': progress on greenhouse emissions reductions should not rest solely with minister, say environment experts, advocates

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is "doing the best he can" to help Canada achieve its emissions reduction targets, but real progress on climate change will require consolidating responsibility across multiple federal departments, say environmental experts and advocates.

IISD in the news December 11, 2023

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