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Jobs and the Low-Carbon Energy Transition: Perspectives from Cumberland County

This commentary begins in Cumberland County, in Northwestern Nova Scotia, Canada, where new jobs are emerging in the renewable energy sector. It argues that the shifts underway in Cumberland County are representative of a larger transition, as job losses in the fossil fuel industry are replaced by growth in renewable energy.

Policy Analysis January 10, 2017

IISD Perspectives on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

As the Sustainable Development Goals were in the final hours of negotiation in 2015, and in the early days of implementation in 2016, IISD experts reflected on the implications for countries, the UN system, and our own programs of work. These articles, first published as a series of blog postings, are the outward expression of that thought process.

Policy Analysis January 10, 2017

Gasoline taxes fall despite promises to slow climate change-study

"Peter Wooders, Director of Energy at the International Institute for Sustainable Development think-tank in Geneva, praised the study as a step to help track energy price reforms that are often opaque."

IISD in the news January 9, 2017

A discussion of the IISD-ELA inspired play 'The Watershed'

'The Watershed', a play inspired by IISD Experimental Lakes Area, is coming to Winnipeg! Hear IISD-ELA's executive director, Matt McCandless speak with the playwright Annabel Soutar about the play and the new era of the world famous research site.

Insight January 5, 2017

Into the abyss: oil states face turmoil as climate policies bite

"Efforts to diversify the Russian economy have foundered whenever the gas price has risen, says Ivetta Gerasimchuk, a lead of sustainable energy supplies at the Institute for Sustainable Development."

IISD in the news January 4, 2017

Development: Making every drop of water count

Jo-Ellen Parry, in an opinion piece for Pakistan's Dawn newspaper, explains why better management of that country's water resources is becoming imperative.

IISD in the news January 1, 2017

IISD Experimental Lakes Area: The world's living laboratory

Sumeep Bath explains why IISD Experimental Lakes Area is such a special place in the Winnipeg Airport's The Hub magazine.

IISD in the news January 1, 2017

The Adaptive Watershed: Training for watershed-based adaptation and management

When it comes to managing our watersheds in a way that is integrated and adaptive, practicioners have always encountered difficulties with implementation. It can be challenging to ensure a holistic approach that includes ecosystem, watershed, and adaptive management. This is why IISD's Water Program is facilitiating the process.

Project January 1, 2017

Advisory Services, Technical Support, and Workshops

IISD's international lawyers and policy experts provide training courses, workshops, and a range of advisory services for developing economy officials—covering investment treaties, laws and contracts, negotiations, and dispute prevention and management.

Project January 1, 2017

Public Policy Assessment and Advancing Science-Based Freshwater Protection: Background paper

In January 2017, IISD and the University of Ottawa convened a small group of experts to discuss fresh water in Canada, particularly as it relates to the federal regulatory regime. This paper written by M.P. Trudeau served as the background document for this event.

Report January 1, 2017

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