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A Sliver of Light in a Controversial Nuclear Power Arbitration

A phase-out of nuclear power has triggered a controversial legal dispute with Vattenfall, a Swedish state-owned energy company, which operated and owned two nuclear reactors. The legal proceedings have so far been highly secrete, but that is changing with a decision to open up the hearings to the public.

Insight October 10, 2016

Achieving the SDGs: Can we manage the pace?

The suite of global agreements adopted last year mostly focused on the coming 15-year period. So the question arises—can the intergovernmental community manage the pace necessary for success in the short time frame available?

Insight October 7, 2016

Indonesia's Financially Sustainable Electricity Sector

This paper reviews the ability of Indonesia’s electricity sector to meet the country’s need for electricity in a financially sustainable way.

Report October 7, 2016

Ten Things You Need to Know About Electricity Subsidies in Indonesia

Explainer October 6, 2016

IISD encourages support for those affected by Hurricane Matthew

Our thoughts are with the people of Haiti, Jamaica, and others in the region whose lives have been impacted by Hurricane Matthew

Press release October 5, 2016

How Canada Can Be a Global Leader on the Sustainable Development Goals

In an opinion piece originally published in The Hill Times, Julia Sánchez (CCIC) and Scott Vaughan argue that other countries are voluntarily reporting on progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, while Canada has no clear plan.

Insight October 5, 2016

A historic day as Paris Climate Agreement crosses a critical threshold

The global commitment to slowing the pace of climate change culminated today with the European Parliament approving the ratification of the Paris climate agreement thereby enabling its entry into force this week.

Press release October 3, 2016

IISD Recognizes Canada’s Carbon Pricing Proposal as an Important First Step

IISD responds to the Government of Canada's announcement today to introduce Canada-wide carbon pricing.

Press release October 2, 2016

Building a Climate-Resilient City

Well-planned adaptation measures in Alberta can improve the quality of urban life as well as protect infrastructures, strengthen community ties, and improve economic performance.

Project October 1, 2016

ALivE - Adaptation, Livelihoods and Ecosystems Planning Tool

ALivE is a tool designed to help organize and analyze information to plan effective ecosystem-based adaptation.

Project October 1, 2016

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