High-level Political Forum 2021 Debrief
IISD’s experts provide a snapshot of the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2021’s proceedings amid the pandemic.
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Checking in on the WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations
Alice Tipping speaks with the BBC World Service about the state of negotiations on fisheries subsidies at the WTO.
Canadian government risks $18.5 billion backing fossil fuels
A report just out from IISD shows that regional and federal Canadian government organizations collectively subsidized some CAD 23 billion in tar sands, oil and gas pipelines in the last three years.
Subsidies to Renewable Energy Fell Nearly 45% since FY 2017 Peak
New research suggests that India needs to grow financial support for renewable energy to reach its goals for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and clean energy transition.
How to Protect Africa's Great Lakes
This episode introduces you to the African Great Lakes and explains why they matter to so many people.
EU enters trade fray with carbon border levy plan
After years of debate, the European Commission has unveiled its proposed carbon border levy. It is bold, complicated, controversial – and its prospects are far from certain.
The National: EU Fit for 55 and What CBAM Means for Canada
Aaron Cosbey speaks with The National about the latest update to the EU's Green Deal and why border carbon adjustments will soon need to be put into place in Canada.
Mapping India's Energy Subsidies 2021: Time to Renew Support for India’s Clean Energy Ambitions?
Experts will discuss India's energy subsidies from FY 2014 to FY 2020, major shifts since COVID-19, and how subsidies can promote clean energy transition.
Reflecting on a Year Online: Lessons from a survey of international investment negotiators
Analysis of a survey on the opportunities, challenges, and consequences of virtual negotiations.
Measuring the Wealth of Nations: A review
This paper provides a brief overview of recent efforts by international agencies and academic institutions to develop and apply comprehensive wealth measurement tools. Our review is limited to examples of comprehensive wealth measurement as applied to several countries, so it does not include work on specific capital estimates, applications to a small number of countries, or theoretical research/framework development.