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Three Key Challenges to Innovative Public Procurement

In our work, we frequently come across three barriers for public procurers in their attempt to implement innovative public procurement. This blog discusses each and provides examples of how they are being addressed.

Insight June 11, 2018

Dismantling of Ontario’s cap-and-trade program could render more than $2-billion in emission allowances worthless

Doug Ford’s commitment to end cap-and-trade could render worthless more than $2-billion of existing emission allowances held by businesses in Ontario and elsewhere, while leaving industry and consumers facing a more onerous federal carbon levy.

IISD in the news June 10, 2018

G7 Summit assessment

During one of the most fractious G7 meetings, our David McLaughlin shares insights on climate leadership and major issues.

IISD in the news June 9, 2018

Gender-Responsive Climate Action

What does gender-responsive climate action look like? Expert commentary on achieving gender-responsive climate action through women’s empowerment, inclusive policy-making and other innovative practices.

Policy Analysis June 8, 2018

sNAPshot | Strategic Communications for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process in Saint Lucia

A strategic approach to communications can improve how governments engage citizens throughout their NAP process.

Brief June 8, 2018

Emerging Stories of Big Data for Resilience Building: Dar Ramani Huria

In the unplanned and informal settlements that abound in Dar es Salaam, flooding causes heavy losses in livelihoods and infrastructure. What does Big Data have to do with this?

Insight June 6, 2018

New poll shows Canadians want to end public subsidies for oil and gas companies

New polling shows that Canadians are strongly opposed to federal and provincial governments using public dollars to subsidize oil and gas companies.

Report June 6, 2018

Beating Plastic Pollution: If you can't reuse it, refuse it

June 5 marks World Environment Day, with a focus on reducing the heavy burden plastic pollution places on nature, wildlife and human health. This blog explains four ways we can all make a difference.

Insight June 4, 2018

IISD Contributes to the Annual Meeting of the New Development Bank

The New Development Bank (NDB), located in Shanghai, has an important opportunity to advance sustainable development through its project lending and related knowledge functions.

Policy Analysis June 4, 2018

G7 Fossil Fuel Subsidy Scorecard: Tracking the phase-out of fiscal support and public finance for oil, gas and coal

While progress is being made to transition away from fossil fuels, this analysis shows that G7 governments continue to provide at least USD 100 billion in subsidies and public finance to the production and use of coal, oil and gas that may hinder or delay these shifts.

Brief June 4, 2018

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