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Here's one powerful way to protect our Great Lakes: open data

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that timely, online access to data can be transformational. Amid a global pandemic, information sharing among scientists and nations helped us develop and roll out a vaccine in record time. Meanwhile, publishing daily case counts enabled people to understand risks and behave accordingly. Free and open access to data on other critical public issues — including climate change and freshwater health — is just as essential.

IISD in the news October 29, 2021

Ahead of G20 Summit, Research Organizations Tracking Recovery Call for Greener COVID-19 Stimulus

One day before the G20 summit and just before COP 26, research organizations heading four recovery trackers have issued a joint statement urging further greening of COVID-19 response.

Press release October 29, 2021

Governments Must Green Their COVID-19 Recovery to Keep Warming to 1.5°C

Leading research organizations tracking global recovery spending call on world leaders to redirect all unspent and future COVID-19 stimulus away from carbon intensive activities toward nature- and climate-positive investments.

Statement October 29, 2021

Implications of the Eco Oro Decision for Investment Treaty Negotiations and Reforms

A roundtable discussion on the Eco Oro investment arbitration decision.

Webinar October 28, 2021

Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanisms for the Concerned

This dialogue on Border Carbon Adjustment (BCA) policy design convened trade and environment officials from countries likely to be directly affected by BCAs.

Webinar October 28, 2021

There Can't Be Ambitious Climate Action Without Inclusive Data on Politics

Efforts to address climate change are at a critical stage. All governments are to submit upgraded national commitments to international negotiations in November, and the next five years of implementation will determine if it is even possible for warming to remain within safe levels.

IISD in the news October 28, 2021

Do climate conferences make a difference?

COP 26 is just around the corner and expectations are high that nations commit to reduce CO2 emissions. Global temperature rises are set to exceed levels at which things could get much worse and so the question is extremely urgent. But three decades since countries first came together to tackle environmental concerns, the pandemic may limit what can be achieved.

IISD in the news October 28, 2021

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