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Sustainable Asset Valuation of Mining Closures in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mines in Marmato, Colombia

Nature-based infrastructure strengthens mine closure in Marmato, reducing landslide risk, restoring land, and delivering stronger economic returns.

Report April 24, 2026

Justin Duncan

Person April 23, 2026

When Oil Prices Surge, Regions Cannot Afford to Stand Still

As tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about disruptions to global oil supply, including risks around the Strait of Hormuz, and as governments gather in Colombia for the first international conference on a just transition away from fossil fuels, a familiar reflex is re-emerging: in uncertain times, double down on fossil fuels. For many subnational governments, that instinct is not just outdated - it is also very risky.

Insight April 23, 2026

Pavel Bilek

Person April 23, 2026

Majority of Winnipeggers willing to swap single use for reusables

74% of Winnipeg restaurant-goers want their local eateries to do more about waste, according to a new survey conducted by IISD Experimental Lakes Area.

Press release April 22, 2026

Climate Adaptation and Peacebuilding Keep Missing Each Other

Alignment between peace and climate adaptation efforts can more effectively strengthen resilience, legitimacy, and long-term stability.

Explainer April 22, 2026

New EcoFilter System to Help Tackle Pollution in Johannesburg’s Jukskei River

A new nature-based EcoFilter system in Johannesburg is transforming how polluted urban rivers can be managed by combining water treatment, real-time data generation, and community benefits in a single solution.

Press release April 22, 2026

States in the Driver’s Seat

The report examines the subnational policy landscape for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing across 14 major automotive states in India.

Report April 22, 2026

Leveraging Copper for Economic Transformation

The report outlines key opportunities for Zambia to grow its copper processing and manufacturing industries and provides recommendations on how to seize those opportunities.

Report April 22, 2026

World’s Top Fossil Fuel Importers Spent USD 314 Billion Subsidizing Fossil Fuels in 2024

By prioritizing fossil fuels over clean energy by a margin of 2.5 to 1, the world’s largest economies are subsidizing their own vulnerability to geopolitical crises by choosing to lock in high-risk, volatile energy systems instead of investing in lasting stability.

Press release April 21, 2026

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