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Investment-related Dispute Settlement: Moving towards comprehensive accountability and inclusive access to remedies

Held in conjunction with the 35th Session of the Human Rights Council, this event will provide an opportunity for stakeholders from different backgrounds to debate and conceptualise the concrete next steps in reforming dispute prevention and resolution mechanisms for inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Event June 14, 2017

Welcome to IISD Experimental Lakes Area

Give us a minute, and we will show you around the most unique laboratory in the world!

Video June 13, 2017

Welcome to IISD Experimental Lakes Area (with subtitiles)

Give us a minute, and we will show you around the most unique laboratory in the world!

Video June 13, 2017

The Message of the Brundtland Commission Continues to Resonate, Thirty Years On

Mark Halle explores why the Brundtland Commission, which first articulated the notion of sustainable development back in 1987, still manages to inspire 30 years later. (UN Photo)

Insight June 13, 2017

The True Cost of Coal and Renewables in Indonesia

Indonesia is facing an energy crunch as demand for electricity rises across the country. The country is one of the world’s largest coal producers, and is developing plans for an additional 35 gigawatts (GW) of new coal-fired power stations. Proponents of the development claim that coal is the cheapest source of energy available. Is this really true?

Insight June 12, 2017

2017 CIC Community Indicators Symposium

The 2017 Community Indicators Consortium Symposium will be held on June 12 and 13 in Winnipeg, Canada.

Event June 12, 2017

The Vulnerability of Pakistan's Water Sector to the Impacts of Climate Change: Identification of gaps and recommendations for action

This report explores the vulnerability of Pakistan’s water supply to climate change, noting potential changes in water availability, water demand, implications for key sectors, and strategies for addressing knowledge and capacity gaps.

Report June 11, 2017

Onjisay Aki International Summit on Climate Change

Our president Scott Vaughan is proud to be speaking at the Onjisay Aki International Summit on Climate Change, which hosted by First Peoples, will bring Indigenous knowledge of living in balance with nature’s laws together with contributions of other climate leaders from the international community.

Event June 8, 2017

Media Availability: Zebra mussels and fresh water

IISD Experimental Lakes Area is pleased to offer expertise to media on zebra mussels and the effect they can have on our province's fresh water.

Press release June 7, 2017

Série environnement: région des lacs expérimentaux

"Un projet scientifique dans le Nord de l'Ontario est de grand intérêt dans le monde scientifique. La Région des lacs expérimentaux dans le district de Kenora compte près d'une soixantaine de lacs qui sont à l'abri de l'impact des activités humaines."

IISD in the news June 7, 2017

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