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Dirty Dollars

"Smog led to $36 billion in healthcare and other costs in 2015 and more than 7,700 deaths in Canada were attributed to various components of smog, according to a recent report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development."

IISD in the news November 30, 2017

Digging up the Dirt on Conflict Minerals Worldwide

A series of recent reports has revealed a new complexity to the familiar topic of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s “conflict minerals.” Clare Church explores how the trade now not only proliferates outsides of the mobile phone industry, but also outside of the country itself.

Insight November 30, 2017

Promoting Gender Equality in Agricultural Investments in Land in Africa

This conference on the gender dimensions of agricultural investments in land aimed to strengthen the policy dialogue on securing women land rights in Africa and improve land governance and food security in West Africa.

Event November 30, 2017

sNAPshot: Albania’s Approach to Integrating Adaptation into Domestic Budgeting

Building on an earlier overview brief on domestic public finance options for NAPs, this sNAPshot takes a closer look at how Albania is integrating climate adaptation into its medium-term budget process.

Brief November 29, 2017

India's Energy Transition: Mapping subsidies to fossil fuels and clean energy in India

This report maps out the context, magnitude, trends and impacts of India’s energy subsidies. It aims to enhance transparency and dialogue on energy choices in India and to help track shifts in government support from fossil fuels to renewables.

Report November 28, 2017

When Climate Leaders Protect Dirty Investments

In 2016, global spending on oil and gas projects was more than double the total spent on renewables. That imbalance can be addressed only by restructuring the mechanisms, particularly existing trade treaties, that govern how energy investments are made and managed.

Insight November 27, 2017

Sitting International Court of Justice judges worked as arbitrators in at least 90 investor–state cases: study

At least seven current and thirteen former International Court of Justice (ICJ) judges worked as arbitrators during their tenure, an IISD study found. IISD researchers identified 90 investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) cases in which sitting ICJ judges have worked–or are currently working–as arbitrators. A total of more than USD 1 million in fees were paid to ICJ judges in nine of those 90 cases. The full amount is unknown because arbitrator fees are typically not disclosed in ISDS cases.

Press release November 26, 2017

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