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Building Momentum for Adaptation Action: NAP Global Network Progress Report 2018-2019

This progress report on the NAP Global Network’s activities from December 2018 to November 2019 highlights how the Network has contributed to global efforts for adaptation to succeed at scale and over the longer term by supporting developing countries to advance national adaptation planning and action.

Report November 29, 2019

Erin Bend

Person November 28, 2019

Can Responsible Contracts Help Improve Farmer Incomes and Productivity?

This commentary explores some of the issues raised by rice farmers from the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan; coffee farmers from Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) and Vietnam; and sugarcane and fruit growers from Cambodia during a workshop held in late October 2019.

Policy Analysis November 28, 2019

Webinar: Voluntary Sustainability Standards and Investments in Agricultural Producers from Developing Countries

This webinar presents the results of an Expert Consultation to Financial Service Providers (FSPs), carried by IISD in June 2019, about the sustainability issues they consider important to reduce financial risk and ensure impact when investing in agricultural producers in developing countries.

Event November 27, 2019

Fisheries Subsidies: Exploring transparency and options for the design of an agreement

This informal dialogue will explore some of the key questions related to the structure and institutional aspects of possible new WTO disciplines on fisheries subsidies.

Event November 26, 2019

Fossil fuel subsidies undermine BC’s efforts on climate change

British Columbia has long held a reputation for being one of the most environmentally friendly provinces in Canada, but, according to a new report, it is also one of the country’s top supporters of the fossil fuel industry.

Press release November 24, 2019

What is COP 25? Why is it blue? We have answers

Forget what COP stands for? Not sure what, exactly, happens at these events? We asked Reporting Services expert Dr. Jennifer Allan to give us some answers.

Insight November 23, 2019

WEBINAR: How to Help Your Students “Hack” Lake Winnipeg

Join us on Friday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. for an hour-long webinar for post-secondary faculty and staff members to learn more about AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg and how they can help recruit as many budding tech students as possible for this exciting and fun initiative to help save Lake Winnipeg.

Event November 22, 2019

Global fossil fuel production will soon thwart Paris Agreement climate targets, report warns

The world’s top fossil fuel-producing countries are significantly expanding production of oil, natural gas and coal, undermining efforts to reach their climate targets, according to an analysis conducted by several think tanks.

IISD in the news November 21, 2019

Webinar: Investment Treaties and Human Rights Law: Interactions and Recent Developments

This webinar was part of IISD's Webinars on Investment Law and Policy series and focused specifically on the United Nations process to negotiate a treaty on business and human rights.

Event November 21, 2019

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