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IISD Annual Report 2020–2021

IISD has always dedicated itself to "providing the knowledge to act." We still do this, and we do it exceptionally well—our experts have clear, actionable solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. But more than ever before, IISD is focused on impact. We can’t afford not to be.

Annual Report October 26, 2021

A High-Level Virtual Discussion on Valuing Nature-Based Infrastructure

This global event will launch the NBI Global Resource Centre and offer a unique perspective from leaders in the field on the value of building with nature.

Webinar October 25, 2021

Chinese Investment in Africa Rises as Project Values and Bilateral Trade Decline

China continued to invest heavily in Africa during the pandemic, but some African countries are suspending or scrutinizing contracts with Chinese firms.

News October 25, 2021

Turning infrastructure green offers huge savings on top of climate benefits

Replacing traditional concrete-heavy infrastructure with green alternatives such as mangroves to help stem rising seas is a cost-effective strategy that could save $248 billion a year while combating climate change, researchers said on Monday.

IISD in the news October 25, 2021

'Natural infrastructure' could save billions a year in climate crisis response

Tree-planting, wetland restoration, mangrove swamps and other natural ways of protecting the environment from the impacts of the climate crisis could save hundreds of billions of dollars a year and replace high-carbon infrastructure, research has found.

IISD in the news October 25, 2021

All Hands on Deck: Mobilizing our climate community for COP 26 and beyond

The Glasgow talks can send an important signal of whether the Paris Agreement can serve as an effective catalyst for countries to keep a 1.5° Celsius pathway within reach.

Insight October 25, 2021

Using Nature in Infrastructure Projects Could Save US$248bn Per Year - Study

Governments and investors could save US$248bn a year, protect the environment and benefit local people by replacing or complementing newly built infrastructure with plants, trees and other natural alternatives, according to a first-of-its-kind study from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

IISD in the news October 25, 2021

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IISD Annual Report 2020–2021

A High-Level Virtual Discussion on Valuing Nature-Based Infrastructure

Chinese Investment in Africa Rises as Project Values and Bilateral Trade Decline

Turning infrastructure green offers huge savings on top of climate benefits

'Natural infrastructure' could save billions a year in climate crisis response

All Hands on Deck: Mobilizing our climate community for COP 26 and beyond

Using Nature in Infrastructure Projects Could Save US$248bn Per Year - Study

Turning infrastructure green offers huge savings on top of climate benefits

Center in UP to look at impact of oil spills in freshwater

Countdown to COP26: Phase Out Coal