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Webinar: Re-thinking the Trans-Pacific Partnership

This webinar highlighted the constraints that the Trans-Pacific Partnership will place on public policies for sustainable and inclusive growth. It also generated a discussion on what the TPP—and other regional economic agreements—would look like if their chief aim was supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Event March 10, 2016

IISD Strongly Commends Canada/USA Climate Change Statement

“I strongly commend President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau on their joint commitment to science-based leadership" said Scott Vaughan, president-CEO of IISD.

Press release March 9, 2016

New debate needed on Canada-EU trade deal

"It is time for Canada to lead in re-evaluating what type of trade agreements are needed for this century." Howard Mann discusses the proposed CETA in an opinion piece for Canada's The Hill Times.

IISD in the news March 9, 2016

Government Support to Proposed UK Nuclear Power Station Carries Big Risks to the British Public

A review of subsidies offered to a proposed nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C, finds the British public on the verge of paying billions of pounds to support the project—and potentially much more if it fails to deliver.

Press release March 8, 2016

Deal to curb methane on deck when Trudeau meets Obama in Washington

"Scott Vaughan, president of the International Institute for Sustainable Development, said in an interview there is a “huge amount of pre-existing work” between Canada and the United States on reducing methane and working towards clean energy."

IISD in the news March 8, 2016

CRiSTAL Parks User’s Manual Version 1

CRiSTAL Parks is a project-planning tool designed to help project planners and managers integrate climate risks into conservation planning.

Guide March 8, 2016

A Tribute to James ‘Jim’ W. MacNeill (1928–2016)

Jim MacNeill, a founding member of IISD and thought leader on sustainable development, passed away on March 5, 2016.

Press release March 7, 2016

It’s Official: The United Kingdom is to subsidize nuclear power, but at what cost?

A review of planned subsidies to the proposed Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in the United Kingdom.

Report March 7, 2016

Vince Palace

Person March 4, 2016

Foodbank Reliance

The number of Winnipeggers relying on food banks has increased significantly in the past 10 years, according to the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). The organization announced 20,000 more Winnipeggers rely on food banks now than in 2005.

IISD in the news March 3, 2016

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