Cattail Islands: A Step Towards Cleaner Waters
“Floating cattail islands have been proven, and there is research behind them that they really help to clean the water and increase the water’s quality by providing a haven of nutrients.”
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Public Health and International Economic Law: Alcohol Labeling, Obesity Prevention Laws and Beyond
This lunch series aims to examine the relationship between international investment law cases and sustainable development goals and practices.
Financing Models for Soil Remediation in China
Our work on soil remediation focuses on the financial vehicles available to attract investment to environmental rehabilitation of degraded land, and the financial reforms needed to make these vehicles a viable and desirable means of investing in land rehabilitation in China.
Discovering What Oil Spills Do to Fresh Water
Groundbreaking new research into the impacts of diluted bitumen on fresh water systems.
Global Value Chain Policy Series: Environment
This paper, part of the Global Value Chain Policy Series, examines questions that arise at the intersection of environmental sustainability and global value chains.
Feds accept recommendations for low-carbon future
Canada is one step closer to a clean energy future after the Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr accepted recommendations from the Generation Energy Council - including Jane McDonald, Managing Director of IISD - to transition to a low-carbon future.
ALivE Adaptation, Livelihoods and Ecosystem Planning Tool: User Manual
The ALivE user manual provides detailed guidance on applying the computer-based ALivE tool designed to support the planning of effective and feasible ecosystem-based adaptation options.
Pipeline paralysis should not halt all climate action in Canada: IISD
On June 28, 2018, an expert council of energy industry representatives, Indigenous leaders, researchers and sustainability experts—including Jane McDonald, Managing Director from IISD—provided recommendations to Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Carr, on how Canada can transition to a low-carbon economy.