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Tipping Permitted: Green finance goes mainstream

In every country concerned, there must have been a moment during the anti-tobacco campaign at which the balance of advantage shifted—subtly, perhaps tentatively, but changing things fundamentally and forever. 
Insight December 3, 2015

TTIP and Climate Change: Low economic benefits, real climate risks

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)—a trade and investment agreement under negotiation between the European Union and United States—can increase emissions and restrict the ability of nations to adequately mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Policy Analysis December 2, 2015

In Memory of Maurice Strong (1929-2015)

Winnipeg—November 28, 2015—Maurice F. Strong, a tireless advocate of sustainable development, passed away at age 86. Scott Vaughan, IISD President-CEO; David Runnalls, IISD President (1998-2010); and Arthur Hanson, IISD President (1991-98), issued the following statements. 
Press release November 27, 2015

La fin du déni

(French-language article) "« Le monde financier se réveille », dit Frédéric Gagnon-Lebrun, expert en changements climatiques à l’International Institute for Sustainable Development et spécialiste des marchés du carbone. « Il y a vraiment une prise de conscience que les changements climatiques comportent des risques au rendement de leurs investissements. »"

IISD in the news November 27, 2015