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IGF Case Study: Automation and Water-Saving Technologies

These case studies highlight the key emerging technologies that are being rolled out in the mining sector and their potential impacts on mining-rich countries. Case studies based on innovations in Australia, Mali and South Africa, focusing on two different types of technologies (namely automation and water-saving technologies) illustrate what the possible impacts could be and how governments are responding to those challenges.

Report October 28, 2019

How Reforming Fossil Fuel Subsidies Can Go Wrong

There must be a foundation of trust, along with a clear plan to protect vulnerable segments of the population and, ideally, to phase in the reforms gradually.

Insight October 24, 2019

New Parliament should put best foot forward to address climate change

The health and wellbeing of Canadians is irrevocably tied to the health and wellbeing of the planet. Our newly elected government needs to demonstrate they understand what this interdependence implies.

IISD in the news October 23, 2019

Portage/Chamber Luncheon Talks Climate Change & Small Business

Portage la Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and the Portage Rotary Club held a joint luncheon yesterday for a forum about climate change and small businesses.

IISD in the news October 23, 2019

First International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association is hosting its First International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding from October 23 to 25, 2019.

Event October 23, 2019

Energy Transition in Support of the Low-Carbon Development Initiative in Indonesia: Transport sector

Implementing an effective pricing mechanism is necessary for Indonesia to complete its landmark fuel subsidy reforms and prevent backsliding into expensive subsidy policies. The current pricing regime aims to deliver a public service but inadvertently contributes major social costs: air pollution and associated illness, greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion.

Report October 23, 2019

With Climate Change on the Agenda, Advocates Call for Legislated Targets, Fossil Industry Phasedown

As election results rolled in last night in downtown Ottawa, climate hawks assessed the results of the first campaign in Canadian history where climate change was at the top of the political agenda.

IISD in the news October 22, 2019

Webinar - Modelling for Sustainable Development: New Decisions for a New Age

This webinar featured a presentation and discussion on "Modelling for Sustainable Development: New decisions for a new age." It was held on October 21, 2019, at 9 AM EST, 3 PM CEST.

Event October 21, 2019

The State of Sustainable Markets 2019: Statistics and emerging trends

This joint publication by ITC, IISD and FiBL provides comprehensive data on the sustainability standards being used for the production of various commodities, including banana, cocoa, coffee, cotton, oil palm, soybean, sugarcane, tea and forestry products.

Report October 21, 2019

Indonesians Are Demanding Climate Action

Thousands of people, youth especially, are calling for Indonesia and countries around the world to live up to their commitments on climate change.

Insight October 17, 2019

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