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Valuation in Investment Arbitration: Spotlight on discounted cash flow analysis

This webinar explored the critical issue of compensation (or "damages") in international investment law, with a panel of expert speakers examining arbitral tribunals' increasing willingness to use a valuation technique known as discounted cash flow analysis when calculating compensation.

Webinar March 26, 2021

Trudeau’s Carbon Tax Upheld by Top Court, Cementing Green Agenda

Canada’s efforts to combat climate change scored a major victory after the country’s top court ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national carbon tax is constitutional.

IISD in the news March 25, 2021

Water policy plan flows to province

Earlier this week, a report by an expert advisory council on a provincial water management strategy was received by the ministers of conservation and agriculture.

IISD in the news March 25, 2021

Reducing Deforestation and Enhancing Forest Conservation Through International Trade Policy

This webinar explored mechanisms used in trade policy to encourage forest conservation and reduce deforestation associated with forest commodities.

Webinar March 24, 2021

Gender Equality: The Formula to Accelerate Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Addressing gender inequalities—including access to and control over natural resources—accelerates the impact of sustainable development policies.

Deep Dive March 23, 2021

How Green Is India’s Stimulus for Economic Recovery?

Is India’s 'green recovery' green enough? IEEFA and IISD's new report shows the government’s stimulus is a ‘mixed bag’ for the country’s energy transition.

Report March 23, 2021

What can we do about increased plastic use during the pandemic?

Environment Canada estimates we use 15 billion disposable plastic bags per year, just in Canada. These, and other plastics, break down in our lakes and make their way into fish we eat and the water we drink.

IISD in the news March 22, 2021

India’s stimulus for renewables is a ‘mixed bag’ for energy transition

A new report shows the government’s stimulus is a 'mixed bag' for the country’s energy transition.

IISD in the news March 22, 2021

Responsible lithium mining and the clean energy transition

It’s not hard to see why lithium commands such attention. The World Bank estimates that, by 2050, demand for the metal could increase by up to 500% over 2018 production levels in order to meet future needs.

IISD in the news March 19, 2021

Expert Consultation on the Development of a CFS-RAI Due Diligence Tool for Governments

With the support of the Swiss Federal Office of Agriculture, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is considering how to develop a suite of tools to encourage additional responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in a manner consistent with the Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI).

Workshop March 18, 2021

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