Coal and Renewables in China
This report explores the cost of coal in terms of subsidies and externalities and discusses the extent to which coal subsidies act as a barrier to the development of renewable energy.
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The Mining Policy Framework: Assessing the implementation readiness of member states of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development
This report synthesizes some of the key findings from the assessments and the capacity-building workshops with the Dominican Republic, Uganda and Madagascar to help them operationalize practices consistent with the Mining Policy Framework.
How Green Public Procurement Contributes to Sustainable Development in China
Building on the results of the IISD Green Public Procurement (GPP) Model, consultations with stakeholders and an extensive literature review, this paper provides targeted recommendations addressing the development areas identified to improve GPP in China.
Nordisk Ministerråd: Drop statsstøtte til fossile brændsler og spar CO2
(Danish-language) "Udledningen af CO2 kan nedbringes med 11 procent, hvis man frem mod 2020 fjerner statsstøtten til fossile brændsler i 20 udvalgte lande. Det konkluderer en ny rapport fra Nordisk Ministerråd."
Climate change lacks 'the immediacy of now' in conflict zones - experts
"Fragile states are the most exposed to climate change impacts, even though they are the less equipped to deal with them, said [Alec] Crawford in a report he recently co-authored. Many fragile countries are already struggling with problems such as weak security, governments and law enforcement, as well as corruption and economic instability."
Water security in Canada poses one of our most daunting public policy challenges
"A national water strategy would send a message to the agricultural sector, First Nations communities, municipalities, energy companies and all those whose lives are touched by water, that not only do we take our water seriously, but that we officially recognize the need to work together to understand and manage this essential resource," says Dimple Roy, director of our Water program.
Water Quality Monitoring System Design
Hydrologic Information systems (HISs) are systems for measuring, processing, storing and disseminating interlinked aspects of watershed data including the quantity and quality of climate, surface water, and groundwater. This research highlights the crucial role of HISs in the wise management of water resources.
Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies Would Result in Large Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2020—New Research
BONN—October 22, 2015—Removing fossil fuel subsidies would significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions within 5 years. Governments can further reduce emissions by simultaneously investing some of those savings into renewable energy and energy efficiency.
The New Norm: Why economic, social, environmental priorities should be considered in all public policy
Scott Vaughan and Livia Bizikova explain how the Sustainable Development Goals should be considered in Canadian public policy.