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New report says Ottawa spent billions supporting fossil fuel industry in 2020

A report released today by the Canadian environment organization Environmental Defence calculates that the federal government delivered $18 billion in subsidies and other forms of financial support to the country’s fossil fuel industry in 2020.

IISD in the news April 15, 2021

Building Momentum for a Just Transition in Canada

This report examines how civil society groups in Canada can align their work to achieve just transition goals.

Report April 15, 2021

Nordic Environmental Fiscal Reform

Nordic countries have successfully used environmental fiscal reform (subsidies, taxation and spending) as an economic recovery tool to boost revenues, economic growth and employment while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

Brief April 15, 2021

Who Wants to Be A Limnologist?

The world's freshwater laboratory launches its 53rd research season in style.

Webinar April 14, 2021

3 Reasons Why the Upcoming Canadian Federal Budget Matters to the World

This will be a historic moment for Canadians, marking a potential milestone towards a prompt recovery at a time when the country is grappling with a third wave of COVID-19.

IISD in the news April 14, 2021

Eskom can be a key player in SA’s transition to renewable energy, a new report finds

A new report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) suggests that Eskom can be a leader in South Africa’s transition to renewable energy.

IISD in the news April 13, 2021

Can You Build Peace and Adapt to Climate Change at the Same Time?

The scale of the humanitarian crisis in Somalia is immense. It has also been described as the most vulnerable country in the world to climate change. Adaptation planning must start now.

Insight April 12, 2021

Are Indian companies on track to achieve SDG 8?

Responsible business conduct and ensuring respect for human rights will not only help to deliver the SDGs, but can also bring benefits for companies.

IISD in the news April 12, 2021

Experimental Lakes Area near Kenora gets $180K in federal funds for planned climate centre

FedNor funding will be used to help get the Centre for Climate and Lake Learning in Ontario shovel ready.

IISD in the news April 9, 2021

Debate: subsidies versus carbon pricing in European renewables

Renewable power subsidies and carbon pricing schemes are among the most popular projects to encourage clean energy investment, but which is more effective?

IISD in the news April 8, 2021

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