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Weaning the world off mercury

Delegates from around the world met in Bali this week to tackle the persistent problem of mercury poisoning. The Minamata Convention is meeting for the fourth time since it entered into force in 2017, in its first physical meeting outside of Geneva.

IISD in the news March 25, 2022

One BC Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reached $1.2 Billion Last Year

Last year the provincial government gave away $1.2 billion in a single fossil fuel subsidy known as the Deep Well Royalty Credit, a tax credit for hydraulic fracturing wells, according to new analysis by Stand.earth.

IISD in the news March 25, 2022

Paris-Aligned Phase-Out: Pathways to end fossil fuel production

At this virtual event, Professor Kevin Anderson presents his new research on pathways for phasing out fossil fuel production consistent with the Paris goals.

Webinar March 24, 2022

Submission to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on Investment Agreements and Climate Change

Submission to the OECD's public consultation on redesigning investment treaties in response to the climate crisis, contributed by CIEL, ClientEarth, and IISD.

Brief March 24, 2022

Why we must rethink the use of nitrogen fertilizers

As policy-makers weigh how to respond to the war in Ukraine and the related humanitarian crisis, a crucial consideration is how they can prevent a burgeoning hunger crisis from spiraling out of control.

Policy Analysis March 24, 2022

Nicole Jang

Person March 23, 2022

Women’s Voices in Climate Action: The power of visual storytelling

Organized by the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network and Lensational, this event explores the power of visual storytelling in bringing women’s voices into climate change adaptation planning processes.

Webinar March 23, 2022

Calls to ditch 'ecocide treaty' after failed reform efforts

Environmentalists and energy experts have been warning for years over an obscure trade deal that could lock Europe into decades of fossil fuel use.

IISD in the news March 23, 2022

Canada, U.K., U.S. Must Cut Oil and Gas 76% by 2030 to Keep 1.5° Alive, New Analysis Finds

Canada is one of 19 oil and gas-producing countries that must reduce production by three-quarters this decade and phase it out completely by 2034 to keep a 1.5°C climate future within sight, while allowing less wealthy, more fossil-dependent economies more time to catch up, according to a new analysis released this week by the United Kingdom’s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research.

IISD in the news March 23, 2022

Countries Must Phase Out Oil and Gas Production—and Quickly

How fast do we need to phase out fossil fuels to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and safeguard our planet's future? A new report suggests a quicker timeline than many governments are planning.

Insight March 23, 2022

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