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COVID-19: Fossil fuels dominate G20 recovery spend

G20 governments have committed $151bn to fossil fuels, compared with $89bn towards clean energy, according to Energy Policy Tracker, which follows climate- and energy-related recovery policies.

IISD in the news July 16, 2020

Governments put 'green recovery' on the backburner

Governments are spending vastly more in support of fossil fuels than on low-carbon energy in rescue packages triggered by the coronavirus crisis, new data has shown.

IISD in the news July 15, 2020

Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Page July 15, 2020

G20 Recovery Packages Benefit Fossil Fuels More Than Clean Energy

Are we building back better? EnergyPolicyTracker.org features weekly updated analysis of COVID-19 policy responses from a climate and energy perspective.

Insight July 15, 2020

$10 billion needed to prevent Covid-19 hunger crisis

A UN report forecasts that the pandemic could tip over 130 million more people into chronic hunger by the end of 2020 without urgent action

IISD in the news July 15, 2020

WTO Negotiations on Fisheries Subsidies: What's the state of play?

With only a few months to conclude WTO talks on fisheries subsidies, this update is an overview of the draft text circulated by the Chair of negotiations.

Brief July 15, 2020

Tomorrow Needs Us Today: IISD’s 2020-2025 Strategic Direction

We are guided by five core priorities—Climate, Resources, Economies, Act Together, and Engage—which form our CREATE strategy, presented in this document.

Guide July 15, 2020

IISD-UNIGE Webinar | Trade and Health: What the World Health Assembly outcomes mean for the trade regime

This webinar explored issues related to trade, public health, intellectual property rights, and the COVID-19 response.

Webinar July 14, 2020

G20 Governments Commit USD 151 Billion to Fossil Fuels in COVID-19 Recovery

EnergyPolicyTracker.org, a new website tracking climate- and energy-related recovery policies, shows at least USD 151 billion from G20 governments in support of fossil fuels.

Press release July 14, 2020

Global Hunger and Obesity Are Worsening Due to Virus Fallout

Hunger and malnourishment are increasing around the world as the coronavirus crisis pushes more people into poverty and limits access to healthy diets, according to the United Nations.

IISD in the news July 14, 2020

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