Canada's climate inaction leaves it 'increasingly isolated' ahead of COP 20
Our president Scott Vaughan talks to the CBC about Canada's stance on climate change, just before COP 20 in Lima, Peru.
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G20 Food Security Commitment Is Disappointing-ActionAid
"Carin Smaller, an advisor on agriculture and investment at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in Switzerland says the G20 member-states could do more to put poor farmers, particularly women, at the centre of global efforts to improve security."
New Publication Celebrates Manitoba’s Wetlands as a Source of Homegrown Pride
A brand new publication is celebrating the multitude of benefits offered by Manitoba’s wetlands which include water purification, flood protection, wildlife habitat, biofuels, recreational opportunities and even food.
Nature's wealth: Wetlands as filters, fuel, flood protection and food
This publication explores the many benefits of wetlands and showcases examples of how Manitobans enjoy and use these areas.
Kelsey Mech of Climate Youth versus Financial Post’s Peter Foster
"In Canada, the International Institute for Sustainable Development estimates oil production subsidies of $2.84 billion for 2008/9 (latest figure available). "
Program sees 'smooth transition'
A celebration of the last year's research at IISD-ELA with ED Matt McCandless
Experimental Lakes Area adds another year of 'famous' research
"Scientists working in the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario are celebrating the end of a successful research season. It's their first year under the management of the Winnipeg-based International Institute for Sustainable Development."
In Our Water? Flame Retardants, Anti-Microbial Nanosilvers and Synthetic Estrogen: Experimental Lakes Area wraps first research season under new management
What’s in our lake water? As we learned this year, increasingly the answer includes flame retardants and anti-microbial nanosilvers from our clothes and baby products, synthetic estrogen and other hormones from flushed pharmaceuticals, and mercury from coal plants.
Dans notre eau? Des infugeants, du nanoargent antimicrobien et de l'estrogene de synthese: La région des lacs expérimentaux termine sa première saison de recherche sous sa nouvelle direction
Que trouve-t-on dans l’eau de nos lacs? Comme nous l’avons appris cette année, la réponse comprend de plus en plus fréquemment des éléments tels que des ignifugeants et des formes de nanoargent antimicrobien provenant de nos vêtements et des produits pour bébé, de l’estrogène de synthèse et autres hormones composant les produits pharmaceutiques jetés dans les égouts, ainsi que du mercure rejeté par les usines fonctionnant au charbon.