WEBINAR | Sector Integration in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process
Join the NAP Global Network for a webinar that will explore how countries are ensuring climate-resilience planning in priority sectors.
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Ecuador reaffirms its commitment to sustainable mining by joining IGF
The Government of Ecuador expressed its commitment to good governance of the mining sector by joining the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF.)
Education that transforms the economy and labour force
"There is a similar message in a recent report by the Winnipeg-based international think tank, the International Institute for Sustainable Development, that deals with the disparity in growth-producing investments. It suggests this country is over-invested in natural resources and concludes: "Canada must grow its human capital. Better education and training are key here.""
Innovation for Sustainability in the Mining Sector
The Sustainability Forum will discuss the important role that innovation will play in the mining sector to help achieve the SDGs. Innovation can take many forms, including technology, finance, business models and partnerships throughout all stages of mine development.
Provincial campaign targets invasive species
"As challenging as it is to contain zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg, the challenges will only increase if they invade other lakes and rivers in our province," said Scott Higgins, research scientist, International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Area.
Sustainable Investment in Agriculture and Mining in East Africa
Validation workship organized by IISD, IGF and EALA on the theme "Sustainable Investment in Agriculture and Mining: Legal instruments for the East African Legislative Assembly".
sNAPshot | Getting Started on Vertical Integration
This sNAPshot policy brief from the NAP Global Network introduces the topic of vertical integration, the process of linking national and sub-national adaptation planning through the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process.
In-house Standard Could Precipitate Race To The Bottom
"Jason Potts argues that Cadbury’s transition to an in-house sustainability standard threatens the sustainability of the cocoa sector, will provide fewer benefits for farmers than an international standard and is a rejection of the participatory governance model that Fairtrade and other schemes employ."
IISD-UNIGE Speaker Series on Investment Disputes
This lunch series aims to examine the relationship between international investment law cases and sustainable development goals and policies.
Freshwater Stewardship in Canada: Another 150 years and beyond
Evidence-based freshwater stewardship lies at the heart of sustainable development. Freshwater science, transboundary basin management and technology innovation are all critical aspects of sustainable freshwater management.