Looking Back on the “Caterpillar COP”
Was COP 23 really the 'Caterpillar COP'? Phil Gass and Frédéric Gagnon-Lebrun take look back, and remind us that caterpillars are ultimately destined to emerge as butterflies...
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In a World of ‘Fake News’, Why Think Tank Transparency Matters
Transparify has just deemed IISD “highly transparent” about our funding sources in its latest report. In a world of 'fake news' our CFO Grace Mota explains this really matters.
Sustainability Think Tank Opens Doors in Toronto
We have just opened our new office in Toronto, Canada, which marks our fifth office around the world.
Indigenous Protected Areas, a Way to Meet Human and Environmental Challenges?
This commentary examines Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) and their growing importance in recognizing the rights of indigenous societies and safeguarding biological diversity.
Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform and the Just Transition: Integrating approaches for complementary outcomes
This paper goes into detail about the various ways in which FFSR can be consistent with just transition. The scale of current fossil fuel subsidies in the world coupled with the massive financial needs for transition are early indicators of the benefits of approaching FFSR with just transition in mind.
Air Pollution and Class in America and a Canada Lakes Project
"Pauline Gerrard is the deputy director of a very special project in Canada's far North to monitor pollution's effects on our ecosystems." (Interview starts at 22:43)
Exploring What Oil Spills Do to Fresh Water
You may be surprised to learn that we actually know very little about what happens to fresh water systems when an oil spill occurs. That’s why IISD Experimental Lakes Area is planning a large project to answer those very questions.
Man. looks to ALUS as it changes wetlands management rules
“The IISD commends the government of Manitoba on the development of a much needed sustainable watersheds act,” said Dimple Roy, director, water policy, IISD. “Now we look forward to collaborating on robust, evidence-based evaluation systems to ensure benefits for all Manitobans, today and into the future.”
India saved $15 billion on energy subsidies in past two years: Report
"India has saved over $15 billion on energy subsidies in the past two years, on the back of reforms to curb wasteful consumption in oil and gas subsidies along with the decrease in global oil prices, said a report by the International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD)."
India reduces expenditure on energy subsidies by USD 15.4 billion
Renewable subsidies rise but coal subsidies remain stagnant, despite increased social costs to India’s GDP driven by air pollution and health care expenses.