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Climate change not a left-right issue

"In Monday’s speech from the throne, Pallister reiterated the province’s support for a made-in-Manitoba approach to carbon pricing. Manitoba’s throne speech suggests carbon pricing is part of a broader suite of policies that address environmental challenges and economic aspirations."

IISD in the news November 23, 2016

Large Area Planning in the Nelson-Churchill River Basin (NCRB): Laying a foundation in northern Manitoba (Summary)

This document summarizes a longer report that explores two trends—the growing tendency towards large basin management and consideration of ecosystem services in decision making—for the northern portion of the Nelson-Churchill River Basin in Canada.

Report November 23, 2016

Large Area Planning in the Nelson-Churchill River Basin (NCRB): Laying a foundation in northern Manitoba

This report explores two trends—the growing tendency towards large basin management and consideration of ecosystem services in decision making—for the northern portion of the Nelson-Churchill River Basin in Canada.

Report November 23, 2016

Webinar: Using Data and Mapping to Improve Public Health

Learn all about how Winnipeg uses data and mapping to improve public health.

Event November 22, 2016

Discussion Ahead of Swiss Vote - Is time up for nuclear energy in Switzerland and around the world?

In light of the upcoming Swiss vote on the planned exit of nuclear energy Initiative «Sortir du nucléaire» on 27 November 2016, a discussion will be held within the framework of the Geneva Environment Network, in collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and with the participation of the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).This event will take place on Tuesday 22 November 2016, from 12:45 to 14:00, at the International Environment House II.

Event November 22, 2016

NOSM and IISD Experimental Lakes Area announce research collaboration

A new partnership between the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and IISD-ELA will focus on aquatic biosystems and environmental health.

Press release November 21, 2016

How Are Vulnerable Countries Adapting to Climate Change?

We examined adaptation action in 15 African and Asian countries, vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and are the least ready to respond.

Deep Dive November 21, 2016

New numbers show extent of drug, alcohol abuse in Winnipeg neighbourhoods

New numbers released by Peg reveal the extent of alcohol and drug abuse in Winnipeg neigbourhoods.

IISD in the news November 19, 2016

Hammond must avoid more North Sea oil subsidies in the autumn statement

"Ahead of the autumn statement next week [...], we urge the chancellor not to answer calls from oil producers in the North Sea for another round of government subsidies."

IISD in the news November 18, 2016

Tracking Adaptation: Linking research, policy and action

Improving our ability to measure adaptation progress is not only a key component of transparency and accountability for new political commitments and emerging funding, but it is also necessary to foster effective adaptation through ongoing reflection and learning.

Insight November 17, 2016

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