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IISD Welcomes Transparency on Fossil Fuel Subsidies by China and the United States

China and the United States released voluntary peer reviews of their fossil fuel subsidies. The two countries are the first among G20 members to undertake peer reviews as part of the G20 commitment “to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption.”

Press release September 18, 2016

IISD Experimental Lakes Area Fall Open House 2016

Join us at our annual open house to learn what IISD-ELA science is all about. You will have the opportunity to tour our entire research facility, including the chemistry and fish labs, meteorological site and beautiful waterfront. Visit the world-famous Lake 239 and get your hands dirty catching fish in a seine net. IISD-ELA scientists will be on-site to answer questions and discuss anything and everything related to environmental science and freshwater conservation.

Event September 17, 2016

Opinion: We need to protect Canada's freshwater from climate change

"Canada can be a world leader on fresh water management in a changing climate, and the time to act is now." Anne Hammill and Dimple Roy make their case for federal leadership on fresh water management in the context of climate change.

IISD in the news September 15, 2016

As Wind Power Expands in China—What's Been Learned?

Over the past decade, wind power has taken off in China. We explore the challenges China has faced linked this rapid growth.

Insight September 15, 2016

Private Sector Investments in Climate Risk Management in Uganda

This video highlights the role of private sector investments in climate resilient rice value chains in Uganda. It focuses on the experiences of Equator Seeds Limited and Centenary Bank in the Eastern and Northern regions of Uganda.

Insight September 13, 2016

Introducing the International Institute for Sustainable Development

We asked IISD's Board of Directors what they thought has made us one of the leading international think tanks for over 25 years. This is what they said...

Insight September 13, 2016

Indonesia should lead fuel subsidy reform

"It’s time for the G20 to deliver on fossil fuel subsidy reform. And the progress that Indonesia has made at home in removing inefficient subsidies puts it in a good spot to show leadership abroad."

IISD in the news September 9, 2016

The 101 on how global trade treaties came to threaten the environment

"When the first few big NAFTA Chapter 11-based dispute cases hit Europe, a bit of a shockwave ensued, said Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder, group director of the Economic Law & Policy Program at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)."

IISD in the news September 8, 2016

IISD developing new partnerships for future Experimental Lakes Area research projects

"New research is being planned and new friendships are being cultivated for scientists at the International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA)."

IISD in the news September 7, 2016

The G20 Embraces Green Finance

IISD Senior Fellow and Associate Simon Zadek and Ma Jun underline the importance of green finance at this week's G20 Summit.