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Inter-American Network on Government Procurement Workshop on Sustainable Public Procurement

On April 5-6 2015 a workshop on sustainable public procurement (SPP) will take place in Bogotá, Colombia, with the participation of the member countries of the Inter-American Network on Government Procurement (INGP). The objective of the workshop is to support the implementation of SPP in INGP countries.

Event April 5, 2016

Hardly a ‘War on Coal’

If it were true that the government is waging a war on coal, it could easily be convicted of aiding and abetting the enemy. The government actually uses its budgetary and regulatory powers to provide subsidies and other benefits to the coal sector worth many billions of dollars per year.

Insight April 4, 2016

Why Aadhaar is not Sudhar: Study Questions Savings in LPG Scheme

"IISD (International Institute for Sustainable Development) has come up with a research paper that refutes government’s claims on savings in the Aadhar-linked LPG subsidy scheme."

IISD in the news April 2, 2016

Dr. Mostafa Tolba: Architect of the Montreal Protocol, IPCC and Biodiversity Convention

A tribute to the life of Dr. Mostafa Tolba, who sadly passed away on March 28, 2016. Dr. Mostafa Tolba led the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for almost 20 years, and played a pivotal role in setting the global environmental agenda.

Report March 30, 2016

Follow-Up and Review for the 2030 Agenda: Bringing coherence to the work of the HLPF

IISD prepared this contribution to informal consultations going on in New York as the first step in a process leading to a resolution in the UN General Assembly on follow-up and review for the 2030 Agenda.

Brief March 29, 2016

Energy Sector’s Responses to Extreme Weather Events

How was the energy sector in Canada affected by recent extreme weather events? How prepared was the sector to address these impacts?

Insight March 28, 2016

It’s Time the SEC Enforced its Climate Disclosure Rules

"The SEC should step up to its responsibilities" argues Robert Repetto.

Insight March 23, 2016

WEBINAR: Indicators' Coherence with the Sustainable Development Goals

On March 23, 2016 at 11am-1pm (EST) we will be hosting a webinar to discuss links between the SDGs and Canadian national sustainability indicator sets.

Event March 23, 2016

On World Water Day, Dimple Roy Proposes Phosphorus Targets for Manitoba's Lakes

"We need phosphorus targets for Manitoba's lakes"

Insight March 22, 2016

How do you solve a problem like Lake Winnipeg?

This World Water Day, we are asking how we can ensure a healthy future for Lake Winnipeg.

Event March 22, 2016