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Combatting Canada’s Rising Flood Costs: Natural infrastructure is an underutilized option

This report presents ample evidence to suggest that efforts by governments to limit flood risk may be consistent with – and reinforce – their fiduciary responsibility to administer good governance.

Report September 18, 2018

Taxpayer dollars going to fossil fuel industry undermines climate solutions: new report

The Canadian federal government continues to use hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to subsidize a fossil fuel industry by offering tax breaks, fiscal supports and direct grants to encourage the production of more oil, gas and coal, according to a new report from a coalition of environmental organizations.

IISD in the news September 17, 2018

Government handouts to fossil fuel industry undermine climate solutions

Federal government uses hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to support the fossil fuel industry, keeps true cost of subsidies hidden from Canadians

Press release September 16, 2018

Celebrate IISD-ELA’s 50th Anniversary With All Your Alumni Friends

Have you worked at the world’s freshwater laboratory at any time during our fifty-year history? Join us to celebrate as part of our 50-year legacy of keeping fresh water clean around the world, and learn about what the future holds for IISD-ELA.

Event September 15, 2018

Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Interventions for greater participation

This case study highlights how to improve women's participation in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), complementing the IGF's previous report, Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Challenges and opportunities for greater participation.

Brief September 15, 2018

#ELA50 Science Symposium: From Canada’s Lakes to the World

Join us on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the University of Manitoba for a day-long science symposium that explores the past, present and future of IISD Experimental Lakes Area—the world's freshwater laboratory.

Event September 14, 2018

Climate Change, Gender Specialists To Meet In Jamaica

Specialists will converge on Jamaica to discuss two very important topics - gender and climate change adaptation planning - and how they intersect.

IISD in the news September 13, 2018

Public Cash for Oil and Gas: Mapping federal fiscal support for fossil fuels

This report examines the inventory of federal fossil fuel subsidies in Canada

Report September 13, 2018

Harnessing the Flow of Data: Fintech opportunities for ecosystem management

This report explores how new technologies—like big data, the Internet of things, blockchain and artificial intelligence—can support smarter ecosystem management.

Report September 12, 2018

IGF Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Namibia

An assessment of Namibia's mining law and policies, conducted by the IGF at the request of the Government of Namibia and in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Report September 12, 2018