Lack of competition with new GBP 600 million public procurement deal
An online one-stop shop is a great opportunity for sustainable procurement, but the Yorkshire–Amazon example holds some cautionary notes.
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Invest kerosene subsidy savings in solar lighting: Study
A part of kerosene subsidy savings in India could be invested in helping the vulnerable section of society access clean lighting through off-grid solar lighting technologies, a new study has suggested.
Best City Lists Keep Data—and People—in the Dark
The best city list ranks 140 cities globally, but factors of methodology and cost for data are limiting factors in realizing the full benefit of such an index.
IISD Annual Report 2017-2018
2017-2018 has been a year of inspiration in which unexpected partners who share a common vision have come together to push harder than ever for a positive tomorrow.
Consolidated Financial Statements of the International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2017-2018
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the International Institute for Sustainable Development, reflecting the year ending March 31, 2018.
Global Renewable Energy Transition Could Lead To Conflict Without Proper Management
A report published this week by the International Institute for Sustainable Development investigates the potential that the global transition to 100% renewable energy could have the unintended effect of causing fuel fragility, conflict, and violence if not managed responsibly.
#G20takeaction now: Civil society organizations call for G20 governments to end subsidies to fossil fuels
At the C20 Summit (on the G20 agenda), Vibhuti Garg presented on Addressing the Challenges for Global Energy Transition towards Climate Compatible Future.
Green Conflict Minerals: The fuels of conflict in the transition to a low-carbon economy
This reports seeks to understand how the transition to a low-carbon economy—and the minerals and metals required to make that shift—could affect fragility, conflict and violence dynamics in mineral-rich states.
Will the world's switch to renewable energy support conflict?
The growing use of solar panels, electric vehicles and wind turbines could fuel fragility, conflict, and violence if not managed properly, says a new report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.