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32% Growth in India's Electricity Subsidies—New Report

Direct tariff electricity subsidies from state governments have increased 32% since FY 2016, amounting to INR 110,391 crore (USD 14.96 billion) in FY 2019, according to an independent report.

Press release December 16, 2020

The Pandemic helps focus on Global Sustainability Goals

Scientist Richard Florizone sees “growing calls across the world for a green recovery” from the pandemic. Economic stimulus will have to be sustainable, he says.

IISD in the news December 16, 2020

Unpacking India’s Electricity Subsidies: Reporting, transparency, and efficacy

This report brings together data on the state of electricity subsidies in India, covering all states and union territories.

Report December 16, 2020

Compensation Under Investment Treaties: What are the problems and what can be done?

In this brief, the authors explore the subject of compensation under investment treaties, as well as options for reform, drawing from their analysis in a related longer paper.

Brief December 16, 2020

Africa Launch | The Role of Parliamentarians in Enhancing Responsible Investments in Agriculture for the Transition Toward More Sustainable Food Systems in Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Institute For Sustainable Development (IISD), the Pan-African Parliament, East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament will jointly organize an event on the role of parliamentarians in enhancing responsible investments in agriculture for the transition toward more sustainable food systems in Africa on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Webinar December 15, 2020

Stepping up to the Plate: How Canada can meet ambition on phasing out fossil fuel support

This webinar will examine Canada’s current fossil fuel support and identify problem spots, comparing to other G20 countries.

Webinar December 15, 2020

From Bananas to Palm Oil: Tracking the rise and performance of voluntary sustainability standards

Our researchers have drawn a few key conclusions after studying the sustainability potential for eight popular commodities — bananas, cocoa, coffee, cotton, palm oil, soybeans, sugar, and tea.

Insight December 15, 2020

New handbook provides tools to foster responsible investment in Africa

A handbook to guide parliamentarians in creating enabling environments for more and better investments in agriculture and food systems was launched today.

Press release December 15, 2020

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Person December 14, 2020

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