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Consumer Demand for Sustainable Products in Asia: Successes and challenges

This webinar presented research on the consumption trends of certified and sustainable products in Asia and discussed successes, challenges, and potential ways to increase sustainable consumption in Asia.

Webinar September 21, 2021

The Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge Launch Event

The zero hunger pledge encourages companies to make an investment in at least one of the 10 high-impact intervention areas from the Ceres2030 evidence.

Webinar September 21, 2021

Foreign policy will hurt Canada's oil and gas sector more than anything: Economist

The Liberals take a minority government and with that comes stricter cuts to the oil and gas industry to meet a net-zero goal by 2050. Aaron Cosbey, economist at the International Institute for Sustainable Development joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the future of climate policy in Canada.

IISD in the news September 21, 2021

Companies pledge millions to end hunger in the world by 2030 as part of the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge

On September 21, 2021, 42 companies pledged a promising USD 345 million to contribute to ending global hunger as part of a new initiative led by key international organizations.

Press release September 21, 2021

Zero Hunger Summary of Pledges and Commitments

As of May, 24, 2022, 43 companies have pledged a promising USD 458 million in 48 countries as part of the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge.

Policy Analysis September 20, 2021

Equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Why it matters and what it means

How can the diversity of identities and experiences of Canadians be reflected in a national strategy on climate adaptation?

Deep Dive September 20, 2021

Jagmeet Singh calls Liberals' climate record 'abject failure' in home stretch

As the Canadian federal election campaign nears its end, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is fighting off criticism from progressive environmentalists by trying to shift the focus back to Justin Trudeau's climate record.

IISD in the news September 17, 2021

America's Infrastructure Crisis Is Growing Increasingly Dire

Despite promises of improved infrastructure and better disaster preparedness, governments and energy giants are failing to provide backup energy provisions to areas hit hard by extreme weather conditions again and again.

IISD in the news September 17, 2021

Fossil fuel subsidies are one of Canada's biggest climate conundrums: where do the parties stand?

In 2009, when Canada and other G20 nations first pledged to tackle fossil fuel subsidies, a collective promise was made to do away with 'inefficient' subsidies. But the term inefficient has never been defined, giving governments and political parties during this election a significant amount of wiggle room.

IISD in the news September 16, 2021

Webinar: Climate Resilience through Collaboration Across Scales

Learn how to empower local climate action through greater integration, coordination, and collaboration across layers of governance.

Webinar September 16, 2021

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