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COP 27 Side Event | Intersection of Surging Energy Prices and Fossil Fuel Subsidies: A window for action

This COP 27 side event brings together governments and experts to consider strategies for addressing the energy price crisis while working toward long-term fossil fuel subsidy reform.

Conference November 11, 2022

Economic and Financial Issues in Renewable Energy Arbitration

This article provides an overview of key economic and financial issues that are frequently encountered in renewable energy arbitration. The challenges of RES investments and the impact on uncertainty are discussed in turn. Thereafter, the key lessons from renewable energy arbitration in Spain are considered. Finally, the economic and financial considerations for the assessment of liability and damages are considered in more detail.

IISD in the news November 11, 2022

Operationalizing the Environment-Health Nexus in Asia and the Pacific

This policy guide aims to support policymakers and stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region to address environment-health risks and safeguard human health and well-being while protecting ecosystems.

Guide November 11, 2022

COP 27 Event | Embracing Nature as the Foundation for Global Security

This COP 27 event will elevate the security risks that are directly and indirectly linked to nature loss, environmental change, and ecological degradation.

Conference November 10, 2022

Eric Campbell

Person November 9, 2022

The use of natural outdoor laboratories can reduce threats to freshwater biodiversity

From densely developed cities and geometric agricultural plots to the ubiquitous roadways, pipelines and power grids, an aerial view of the earth reveals our impact on our landscapes. In less populated areas, unprecedented glacial melt and deep craters caused by the thawing of frozen soil and rock called permafrost megaslumps give stark reminders of the ongoing climate crisis.

IISD in the news November 9, 2022

COP 27 Side Event | Impact of Russia's War Against Ukraine on European Climate Policies and Ways Forward

This COP 27 side event will discuss changes in European policies due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and will examine challenges and ways forward while ensuring energy security and social justice.

Conference November 8, 2022

COP 27 Events | National Adaptation Plan Global Network

The NAP Global Network Secretariat team will be engaging in discussions around the Global Stocktake and the Global Goal on Adaptation, as well as tracking adaptation-related negotiation items with a view of highlighting opportunities to make links to NAP processes.

Conference November 8, 2022

Learning From Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan Processes: Insights from countries to inform the review of the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan

Based on the priority actions of 10 African and Caribbean countries for integrating gender equality in their National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, we identified recommendations for effectively advancing the Gender Action Plan (GAP) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Insight November 8, 2022

Zero hour: how engineers hold the key to averting a climate catastrophe

On July 19th 2022, temperatures in the UK exceeded 40°C for the first time. Following decades of warnings from the science community, the extreme weather associated with climate change and global heating is now here for all to see. From hellish wildfires in Australia and North America, to devastating floods in Pakistan and a drought-driven famine in Somalia that threatens up to 22 million in the region with starvation - the effects of the unfolding catastrophe are stark and terrifying.

IISD in the news November 8, 2022

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