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Série environnement: région des lacs expérimentaux

"Un projet scientifique dans le Nord de l'Ontario est de grand intérêt dans le monde scientifique. La Région des lacs expérimentaux dans le district de Kenora compte près d'une soixantaine de lacs qui sont à l'abri de l'impact des activités humaines."

IISD in the news June 7, 2017

IISD Speech: President and CEO Scott Vaughan at the World Circular Economy Forum 2017, Helsinki

IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan speech from the World Circular Economy Forum 2017 on June 6, 2017 in Helsinki.

Policy Analysis June 6, 2017

Indicator Preferences in National Reporting of Progress Toward the Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are intended to offer an ambitious and transformational agenda for our common future through 2030. In this brief, we review countries’ voluntary reviews to the HLPF to identify the indicators that countries have actually been using in their reports to date, and data attached to those indicators.

Brief June 6, 2017

2017 Our City: A Peg Report on the Natural and Built Environment

The third edition of Our City, A Peg Report examines how the physical, mental, and social health and well-being of Winnipeggers is shaped by their environment.

Report June 5, 2017

Cost of Pollution: Extreme Weather

Did you know that the cost of climate change-related heat waves in Canada is estimated to have been $1.6 billion in 2015?

Video June 2, 2017

Cost of Pollution: Contaminated Sites

Did you know that average annual cost of managing contaminated sites under federal jurisdiction in Canada was $283 million between 2005/06 and 2014/15?

Video June 2, 2017

Cost of Pollution: Persistent Organic Pollutants

Did you know that the cost of persistent organic pollutants to Canada is estimated to be in the billions, but we still don't know for sure?

Video June 2, 2017

Cost of Pollution: Smog

Did you know that smog cost Canada $36 billion in 2015?

Video June 2, 2017

MPs call for stronger law against toxic chemicals

"The Winnipeg-based International Institute for Sustainable Development estimates that the costs of pollution in Canada exceeded $35 billion in 2015."

IISD in the news June 2, 2017

Listening to Local Voices: What makes adaptation unique in the agriculture sector?

Achieving a more resilient agricultural sector is fundamental not only for a low-carbon future, but also to realize developmental goals related to the eradication of poverty and hunger, while learning how to better cope, adapt and transform in the face of climate change impacts.

Insight June 2, 2017

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