Urgent Action on Green Infrastructure Can Reduce Economic Risk
Natural infrastructure—such as wetlands and riverbeds—can help reduce the damage and costs of flooding in Canada, a new study finds.
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Damage and Costs Caused by Flooding in Manitoba Could Be Reduced by Investing in Natural Infrastructure
The damage caused by the frequent flooding that Manitoba endures annually could be significantly mitigated if more were invested to maintain its natural infrastructure, such as wetlands and riverbeds.
'Urgent action needed' to preserve wetlands and mitigate flood risk: report
A new report, issued in partnership with the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the Intact Centre and the International Institute for Sustainable Development, indicates restoring ponds and wetlands can be a more cost-friendly and effective way of preventing flooding than man-made alternatives, such as dams or levies.
Le BAC suggère d’utiliser les infrastructures naturelles pour limiter les inondations
Une étude faite conjointement par le Bureau d’assurance du Canada (BAC), le Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat et le International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) suggère aux communautés d’utiliser les infrastructures naturelles afin de limiter les risques d’inondation.
Integrating Gender Considerations in Jamaica’s National Adaptation Planning Process
This workshop will bring together climate change focal points and gender focal points from Jamaica’s key climate-sensitive ministries, departments and agencies to discuss how to integrate gender considerations into Jamaica’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process.
Combatting Canada’s Rising Flood Costs: Natural infrastructure is an underutilized option
This report presents ample evidence to suggest that efforts by governments to limit flood risk may be consistent
with – and reinforce – their fiduciary responsibility to administer good governance.
Taxpayer dollars going to fossil fuel industry undermines climate solutions: new report
The Canadian federal government continues to use hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to subsidize a fossil fuel industry by offering tax breaks, fiscal supports and direct grants to encourage the production of more oil, gas and coal, according to a new report from a coalition of environmental organizations.
Government handouts to fossil fuel industry undermine climate solutions
Federal government uses hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to support the fossil fuel industry, keeps true cost of subsidies hidden from Canadians
Celebrate IISD-ELA’s 50th Anniversary With All Your Alumni Friends
Have you worked at the world’s freshwater laboratory at any time during our fifty-year history? Join us to celebrate as part of our 50-year legacy of keeping fresh water clean around the world, and learn about what the future holds for IISD-ELA.
Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Interventions for greater participation
This case study highlights how to improve women's participation in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), complementing the IGF's previous report, Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Challenges and opportunities for greater participation.