New advocacy group joins push for green recovery from COVID-19's economic shock
The independent "task force on a resilient recovery" includes individuals who are already prominent in the discussion around moving toward a greener future.
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Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate Action Through National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes
This report aims to help countries engaged in NAP processes use a gender-responsive approach, regardless of where they are in the process.
Fossil-Free Recovery
How governments can raise money from fossil fuel subsidy reform and taxation and spend it efficiently for a resilient and sustainable society.
Federal plan to redirect $50M in surplus food not as simple as it sounds
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $50 million surplus food purchase program last week, it seemed like a win-win. But what the food sector wants to get rid of isn't necessarily what charities need.
Remembering Sylvia Ostry, a Pioneering Winnipegger
The proud Canadian saw in IISD an organization prepared to take risks in pursuit of its mission, defy the status quo, and challenge accepted wisdom.
COVID-19 and Local Procurement: How will the mining sector’s supply chains adapt?
Join us May 13 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and local content policies in mining.
Can Palm Oil Be More Sustainable?
Palm oil has become synonymous with deforestation and biodiversity loss. It's also the most consumed edible oil in the world. Can we make it sustainable?
How Can a Six-Digit Trade Code Help the Environment?
Every single thing that gets shipped from one country to another has a special trade code assigned to it. How can this help the environment?
We Need a Managed Wind-Down of Fossil Fuel Production
To meet climate goals and avoid further market chaos, governments need to plan the decline of coal, oil and gas production, with support for workers.
Force Majeure and COVID-19: Legal risks of a double-edged sword
This breifing note offers expert advice for governments on how to approach force majeure claims and defences amid the COVID-19 pandemic.