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Subsidies

Fossil fuel subsidies make little sense in a world shifting to low-carbon sources of energy to tackle climate change.
Topic October 2, 2019

Governments should fight air pollution from fossil fuels like they fight tobacco use

Cigarette packages all over the world display health warnings on every side of the box. It makes sense, since tobacco kills as many as 8 million people a year around the globe. Burning fossil fuels doesn’t get the same kind of attention, even though the toxic air pollution it creates kills 7 million people each year.

IISD in the news October 1, 2019

CARICOM Forum on International Investment Agreements (IIAs)

This training was organized for investment officials from countries that are members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It was held from September 30 to October 2, 2019, in Bridgetown, Barbados, and was convened jointly by the CARICOM Secretariat, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Event September 30, 2019

How to build climate-resilient tourism in the Caribbean

The Caribbean is one of the most tourism-reliant regions in the world, with the industry accounting for more than 15% of the region’s GDP and supporting nearly 14% of the workforce. On the heels of Hurricane Dorian, effective planning for climate change adaptation is critical.

IISD in the news September 27, 2019

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Listing page September 27, 2019