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Invest kerosene subsidy savings in solar lighting: Study

A part of kerosene subsidy savings in India could be invested in helping the vulnerable section of society access clean lighting through off-grid solar lighting technologies, a new study has suggested.

IISD in the news August 22, 2018

Best City Lists Keep Data—and People—in the Dark

The best city list ranks 140 cities globally, but factors of methodology and cost for data are limiting factors in realizing the full benefit of such an index.

Insight August 22, 2018

Alexandra Readhead

Person August 21, 2018

IISD Annual Report 2017-2018

2017-2018 has been a year of inspiration in which unexpected partners who share a common vision have come together to push harder than ever for a positive tomorrow.

Annual Report August 21, 2018

Consolidated Financial Statements of the International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2017-2018

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the International Institute for Sustainable Development, reflecting the year ending March 31, 2018.

Report August 21, 2018

Global Renewable Energy Transition Could Lead To Conflict Without Proper Management

A report published this week by the International Institute for Sustainable Development investigates the potential that the global transition to 100% renewable energy could have the unintended effect of causing fuel fragility, conflict, and violence if not managed responsibly.

IISD in the news August 20, 2018

#G20takeaction now: Civil society organizations call for G20 governments to end subsidies to fossil fuels

At the C20 Summit (on the G20 agenda), Vibhuti Garg presented on Addressing the Challenges for Global Energy Transition towards Climate Compatible Future.

Insight August 16, 2018

Green Conflict Minerals: The fuels of conflict in the transition to a low-carbon economy

This reports seeks to understand how the transition to a low-carbon economy—and the minerals and metals required to make that shift—could affect fragility, conflict and violence dynamics in mineral-rich states.

Report August 14, 2018

Will the world's switch to renewable energy support conflict?

The growing use of solar panels, electric vehicles and wind turbines could fuel fragility, conflict, and violence if not managed properly, says a new report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

Press release August 13, 2018

A Dialogue on a Just and Managed Transition to a Paris-Aligned Low-Carbon Future

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Oil Change International (OCI) hosted a Chatham House Rule round table discussion on Canada's energy transition in May 2018. This discussion paper highlights key outcomes from this round table for the purposes of informing continuing conversation.

Report August 13, 2018

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