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At last, a Canada Water Agency—with plenty to do

The Government of Canada officially announced last week that the new Canada Water Agency would be established as a standalone entity and will be housed—proudly—in the capital of Manitoba. The Canada Water Agency has been sorely needed for a long time in this country, writes IISD-ELA's Pauline Gerrard.

IISD in the news October 28, 2024

Indonesia needs to strengthen energy transition policy for self-sufficiency: Experts

Indonesia's dependency on fossil energy that is decline in production will threaten the energy self-sufficiency target that the government needs to determine a policy and regulation that encourage investment in renewable energy, experts have suggested.

IISD in the news October 28, 2024

Adding Fuel to the Fire: How export restrictions can exacerbate climate change’s impacts on global food security

Higher temperatures will likely reduce agricultural yields and production in most countries, raising global food prices and worsening food security. Avoiding export restrictions is crucial.

Policy Analysis October 28, 2024

Capping Potential Blowouts

This policy brief argues that the oil and gas emissions cap is necessary but cautions that some of its compliance flexibilities may amount to a critical weakening.

Brief October 28, 2024

Credit Check

Debunking the myth that Canada can get credit under Paris Agreement Article 6 for its clean energy liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

Brief October 28, 2024

Sustainable Asset Valuation of the Benefits of Nature-Based Infrastructure in Kenya

In this integrated cost-benefit analysis, the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre analyzes the potential of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to combat water scarcity and enhance sustainable agriculture in Kenya.

Report October 28, 2024

Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of Nature-Based Infrastructure in Eswatini

In this integrated cost-benefit analysis, the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre analyzes the potential of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to enhance agricultural productivity and hazard protection in Eswatini.

Report October 28, 2024

COP 16 | Harnessing nature for advancing global biodiversity and climate goals

This event will highlight how nature-based solutions can simultaneously address climate change and biodiversity loss while strengthening resilience and adaptation efforts.

Conference October 26, 2024

COP 16 | Debating the Merits of Gender-Responsive Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation

This event will be a debate about integrating gender considerations into nature-based solutions (NbS) for adaptation.

Conference October 24, 2024

State of Play: Unpacking the climate finance landscape

This webinar—the first in a series of four—aims to build awareness around climate finance, its size, and nature in the run up to the deliberations at COP 29 in November.

Webinar October 24, 2024