New report: Oil and gas phase-out primer
World leaders agreed to transition away from fossil fuels at COP 28, in a new report IISD experts break down what next steps are needed to put this commitment into action.
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Rethinking Investment Treaties
International investment treaties and their investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) system are facing growing scrutiny. But what would an alternative system—one fit for the challenges of the 21st century—look like?
Integrating Voluntary Sustainability Standards in Trade Agreements: Charting a path for sustainable trade
This webinar explored recent trends, challenges, and opportunities related to the integration of voluntary standards in trade policy, with a focus on free trade agreements (FTAs).
Transitioning Away From Oil and Gas
At COP 28, 198 governments agreed to transition away from fossil fuels. What are the next steps for a global phase-out of oil and gas production?
World Trade Organization Talks on Subsidies that Contribute to Overcapacity and Overfishing: What's on the table?
World governments are currently negotiating new global disciplines to curb harmful fisheries subsidies. What new rules are being proposed?
Modernizing Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
How will emerging technologies affect the artisanal and small-scale mining sector?
Oil and gas emissions on the rise again: a federal emissions cap is our best chance to rein them in
The latest national inventory report shows that greenhouse gas emissions in Canada's oil and gas sector are still rising, now accounting for 31 per cent of the country's total. While emissions in the rest of the economy have fallen by 13 per cent since 2005, emissions from oil and gas production have gone up by 11 per cent. The data leaves no doubt that more must be done to address emissions from our highest emitting sector if we hope to reach the national target of 40-45 per cent emissions reduction by 2030.
Canadian Youth Head to Bali for World's Largest Water Forum
Canadian youth join experts in Bali this month for the 10th annual World Water Forum.
Innovative Approaches to Canadian Municipal Infrastructure Celebrated by International Think Tank
Three Canadian municipalities are being recognized as leaders when it comes to innovative approaches to natural infrastructure benefiting the municipality, the environment, and providing many economic advantages, a new report by the Natural Infrastructure for Water Solutions Initiative shows.
Toolkit for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for National Adaptation Plan Processes
This toolkit provides practical guidance for the development and continuous improvement of MEL systems for national adaptation plan processes to government teams and practitioners working on adaptation.