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In export- and domestic-driven coal boon, Indonesia neglects renewables

Indonesia will miss its target of generating 23 percent of its energy from new and renewable sources by 2025 unless it makes significant policy and regulatory changes, according to a report from the Geneva-based Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

IISD in the news May 30, 2018

The Health Cost of Coal in Indonesia

This paper looks at the health impacts of coal, including related non-communicable diseases and their costs to Indonesians, suggesting several ways the country could reduce coal's negative impacts.
Report May 30, 2018

Why Social Innovation Is Crucial in Mining

Social innovation has been recognized as crucial for the future of the mining industry. In this blog, we interview Alec Crawford, Senior Researcher at IISD, about his thoughts on social innovation in the sector.
Insight May 29, 2018

Global Infrastructure Facility: Making climate-smart infrastructure bankable

There are many drivers of climate change, but few would disagree that energy infrastructure built according to “business-as-usual” standards is a major one. The Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF) is playing a positive role by preparing bankable, climate-smart projects that help countries build low-carbon energy infrastructure and encourage greater energy-efficiency measures.
Policy Analysis May 29, 2018

Mussels flex reach, threaten northern Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba Hydro stations

​"The concerns are all over the map about what's going to happen to the lake. We've heard everything from zebra mussels won't have a big impact on the lake to the lake is dead," said Scott Higgins, research scientist with the International Institute for Sustainable Development's Experimental Lakes Area, southeast of Kenora, Ont."

IISD in the news May 27, 2018

sNAPshot | Funding Adaptation Through Cambodia’s National Budget

The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes underway in a growing number of developing countries require significant funding that is expected to come from a mix of sources, including domestic public finance, international public finance and private finance.
Brief May 25, 2018

Dialogue on a Just and Managed Energy Transition in Canada

The session will focus on: recognizing that a just and managed energy sector transition in Canada is not just about coal, and increasing understanding of the value in having an ongoing conversation about an oil and gas transition pathway in Canada with those who will be affected by this transition.
Event May 24, 2018