Unpacking National Investment Laws
This report explores how national investment laws regulate dispute settlement and suggests how to reform them to align with sustainable development and 21st-century policy objectives.
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Mangrove Restoration
Eight measures mangrove restoration projects can integrate to prevent harm to ecosystems and communities.
Africa’s copperbelt experiment grows as DR Congo miner boosts US supply deal
DR Congo state miner Gécamines has significantly expanded its copper commitment to the United States, pledging 500,000 tonnes for sale through its Swiss trading partner Mercuria, according to a sovereign debt prospectus filed in London.
DR Congo miner commits more copper to US
DR Congo’s state miner Gécamines committed five times more copper for sale to the US than previously announced, according to a sovereign debt prospectus filed in London last week.
Critics Push Targeted Relief, Windfall Profits Tax After Carney Suspends Federal Gas Tax
Targeted gas tax relief for less wealthy households, a windfall profit tax on fossil fuel companies, and a shift to cheaper-to-operate electric vehicles emerged as alternatives after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that his government will pause across-the-board collection of the fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day.
Public Financial Support for Energy
Public financial flows influence the global energy landscape, shaping investment decisions by producers and consumer choices. In this project, IISD analyzes public financial support for both fossil fuels and clean energy as well as their socio-economic and climate effects.
Nickel Mining in Ontario, Canada
This case study describes environmental and associated social issues from nickel mining and processing in Ontario, Canada, and examines policy measures for managing them.
Weak grid infrastructure, land access, financial barriers for developers slowed PM-KUSUM's progress
Low tariff rates also posed early problems. While some components are progressing, others lag behind targets. The program aims to boost solar energy in agriculture and improve farmer incomes.
Subnational governments are already shifting away from fossil fuels
Subnational governments are vital to delivering a just and orderly transition away from fossil fuels—and from Quebec to Queensland, they are already showing how this transition can begin in practice.
How Sub-Saharan African Cities Are Building Climate Resilience Through Nature-Based Solutions
By combining community engagement and multistakeholder governance, nature-based solutions already enhancing communities’ resilience to climate change.