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Time for rethink on SA's natural gas dreams 'mistake' – global report

The International Institute for Sustainable Development cautioned in a new research report that developing just 3,000MW of gas-to-power capacity in South Africa from scratch by 2030 would cost at least R47-billion – money that could ultimately be wasted, as gas is squeezed out of the global market by cheaper, low-carbon alternatives.

IISD in the news April 3, 2022

SA should only invest in gas-fired power in the next decade – report

South Africa's energy sector should focus on future-proof strategies to end load shedding and curb electricity price hikes as gas is both high risk and will not be necessary in the power sector until at least 2035.

IISD in the news April 1, 2022

Seabed regulator accused of deciding deep sea's future 'behind closed doors'

The UN-affiliated organisation that oversees deep-sea mining, a controversial new industry, has been accused of failings of transparency after an independent body responsible for reporting on negotiations was kicked out.

IISD in the news April 1, 2022

New UN climate report to tackle reining in emissions

The U.N. climate science panel publishes its final report in the current assessment cycle on Monday, and this time will focus on ways of curbing greenhouse gas emissions, although the consensual nature of the reports means it could steer away from the most dramatic warnings.

IISD in the news April 1, 2022

Carbon tax increases 2.2 cents per litre today

IISD Senior Associate Aaron Cosbey explains the latest developments in the Canadian carbon tax, gas prices, and rebates.

IISD in the news April 1, 2022

Fish Forward: Protecting Manitoba's fishery way of life

Join us in protecting Manitoba's fishery way of life.

Project April 1, 2022

Green Reconstruction of Ukraine

We make the case for a sustainable, resilient, and equitable recovery in Ukraine.

Project April 1, 2022

Gas Pressure: Exploring the case for gas-fired power in South Africa

This webinar, organized in partnership with WWF South Africa, provided a first look at findings from the new IISD report "Gas Pressure: Exploring the case for gas-fired power in South Africa".

Webinar March 31, 2022

Report urges South Africa to push pause on gas-to-power so risks and alternatives can be fully assessed

A new report on the role of gas in South Africa's electricity system argues that it would be a "costly mistake" to pursue large gas-to-power investments in light of a shrinking role for gas in the power sector and improving prospects for greener alternatives.

IISD in the news March 31, 2022

Rich countries must end 74% of oil and gas production by 2030 – report

Poor countries need more time to end fossil fuel production, argues a report commissioned by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

IISD in the news March 31, 2022

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