Search the site | International Institute for Sustainable Development

New Publication Celebrates Manitoba’s Wetlands as a Source of Homegrown Pride

A brand new publication is celebrating the multitude of benefits offered by Manitoba’s wetlands which include water purification, flood protection, wildlife habitat, biofuels, recreational opportunities and even food.

Press release November 25, 2014

Nature's wealth: Wetlands as filters, fuel, flood protection and food

This publication explores the many benefits of wetlands and showcases examples of how Manitobans enjoy and use these areas.

Guide November 25, 2014

Suzy H. Nikièma

Person November 24, 2014

Kelsey Mech of Climate Youth versus Financial Post’s Peter Foster

"In Canada, the International Institute for Sustainable Development estimates oil production subsidies of $2.84 billion for 2008/9 (latest figure available). "

IISD in the news November 23, 2014

Program sees 'smooth transition'

A celebration of the last year's research at IISD-ELA with ED Matt McCandless

IISD in the news November 20, 2014

Experimental Lakes Area adds another year of 'famous' research

"Scientists working in the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario are celebrating the end of a successful research season. It's their first year under the management of the Winnipeg-based International Institute for Sustainable Development."

IISD in the news November 20, 2014

In Our Water? Flame Retardants, Anti-Microbial Nanosilvers and Synthetic Estrogen: Experimental Lakes Area wraps first research season under new management

What’s in our lake water? As we learned this year, increasingly the answer includes flame retardants and anti-microbial nanosilvers from our clothes and baby products, synthetic estrogen and other hormones from flushed pharmaceuticals, and mercury from coal plants.

Press release November 19, 2014

Dans notre eau? Des infugeants, du nanoargent antimicrobien et de l'estrogene de synthese: La région des lacs expérimentaux termine sa première saison de recherche sous sa nouvelle direction

Que trouve-t-on dans l’eau de nos lacs? Comme nous l’avons appris cette année, la réponse comprend de plus en plus fréquemment des éléments tels que des ignifugeants et des formes de nanoargent antimicrobien provenant de nos vêtements et des produits pour bébé, de l’estrogène de synthèse et autres hormones composant les produits pharmaceutiques jetés dans les égouts, ainsi que du mercure rejeté par les usines fonctionnant au charbon.

Press release November 19, 2014

Majority of Winnipeggers feel safe walking alone at night: survey

"Data complied by data tracking organization Peg, shows that 73 per cent of Winnipeggers feel safe when walking alone in their neighbourhood at night. However, in 2013, those numbers were at 82 per cent."

IISD in the news November 19, 2014

The United States and China’s New Climate Change Commitments: Elements, implications and reactions

Report November 19, 2014

All results

Filter by: