The UK blocked an “unviable” coal mine. Now it’s being sued for millions. A company is suing the UK for up to £300m after a coal project was denied a mining licence - now the lawsuit is its primary asset. IISD in the news May 29, 2026
Taxpayers face £300m bill as coal investors sue over aborted mine Environmental groups say the legal action, seeking up to six times the original investment, is a last-ditch attempt to profit from an unviable scheme. IISD in the news May 29, 2026
Engaging the Education Sector in the National Adaptation Plan Process This guidance note aims to support education ministries in engaging effectively throughout the national adaptation plan process. Guide May 29, 2026
Bonn Climate Talks 2026: What to expect after Santa Marta With UN climate talks starting in Bonn soon, the shift to implementation is being felt, especially in the transition away from fossil fuels. Explainer May 29, 2026
Designed to Fail: How fossil fuel infrastructure undermines municipal finances This event presents research about the high costs of infrastructure in North American cities. Workshop May 28, 2026
Bridging the Gap Between Tax and Investment Communities: Understanding tax incentives in investment laws Webinar bringing together tax and investment communities to discuss coordination challenges in the design, approval, and oversight of tax incentives. Webinar May 28, 2026
May 2026 | Carbon Minefields Oil and Gas Exploration Monitor For the second month in a row, the United States has dominated new licensing activity, awarding 74 new exploration licences in April alone. If fully combusted this could emit 35.5 MtCO2. Newsletter May 28, 2026
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Vietnam exporters’ training This workshop offers Viet Nam-based steel and aluminum exporters practical guidance on meeting their EU CBAM compliance obligations. Workshop May 26, 2026
How Carney’s ‘climate action’ pipeline spin echoes Trudeau’s Trans Mountain rhetoric Mark Carney is not the first prime minister to put forth the argument that an oil pipeline is a form of climate action. IISD in the news May 26, 2026