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Canada spending three times more backing oil and gas than renewables, says think tank

The Canadian government is funneling nearly three times more financial support to fossil fuels than renewables, says a new IISD report that blames wealthy nations for slowing the global energy transition by continuing to subsidize oil and gas.

IISD in the news October 9, 2024

Fitting the Pieces of the Puzzle

Governments are adopting sustainability standards for global value chains (GVCs), but businesses in the Global South face challenges in meeting these evolving regulations.

Brief October 9, 2024

Strengthening the Role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards in Trade Policy

An interactive seminar during the World Trade Organization’s Trade and Environment Week on how to identify credible VSSs to integrate in trade policy and what role the WTO can play.

Conference October 8, 2024

COP 16 Will Hinge on Who Benefits from Nature’s DNA

What to expect in Cali as the UN Biodiversity Conference gets underway, explained by the team leader of the global neutral reporting service Earth Negotiations Bulletin.

Insight October 8, 2024

How Will a Global Plastics Treaty Impact Trade?

A global plastics treaty may influence trade by imposing new regulations on plastic production, fostering recycling efforts, and promoting sustainable alternatives while addressing potential challenges for developing economies.

Explainer October 8, 2024

Neil McCulloch

Person October 8, 2024

Andrew (AJ) Chapelsky

Person October 8, 2024

Global Cooperation on Border Carbon Measures – Where should we start?

Border carbon adjustments are gaining momentum globally, but without international cooperation, they could lead to trade frictions and inequitable burdens for developing nations. Aaron Cosbey tackles technical challenges that could shape global trade and climate policies.

Policy Analysis October 8, 2024

Women Turning the Table on Food Loss and Waste in Kenya

A group of changemakers led a movement to tackle food loss and waste in Kenya. IISD experts have been working closely with local women leaders to make change happen.

Success story October 2, 2024

Financing Indonesia's energy transition can happen beyond sluggish JETP deals–here's how

Experts say that rerouting subsidies and implementing a better tender process for renewables can help Indonesia reduce its dependence on coal and other fossil fuels.

IISD in the news October 1, 2024

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