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The Greater Virunga Landscape

In the Greater Virunga Landscape (GVL), the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative will focus on nature-positive livelihood interventions and the restoration of degraded lands in and around protected areas. Working with local civil society and community members, CAPA Initiative activities will be carried out in southwest Uganda.
Initiatives February 5, 2024

The Kavango-Zambezi Landscape

In the Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area landscape, specifically in Angola, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative will promote the restoration of forest cover; restocking wildlife; supporting nature-positive livelihoods; and stabilizing headwater, riverine, and lagoon wetlands to enhance ecosystem integrity and biodiversity.
Initiatives February 5, 2024

CAPA: Fiji

In Fiji, the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative will promote sustainable fisheries, support reforestation, safeguard locally managed marine areas, train local communities, preserve functional and healthy ecosystems, and improve flood mitigation.
Initiatives February 5, 2024

Belize

In Belize, the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative will address water security concerns, protect biodiversity, improve hydrological functions, stabilize and enhance degraded soil, and support ecosystem services for local communities.
Initiatives February 5, 2024

Moving Beyond GDP in the Caribbean

Growth in GDP in the Caribbean isn't capturing the full story of natural disasters, climate change, and social disruption—but action is already underway to move beyond GDP.
Insight February 1, 2024

Carbon capture tax credit could cost taxpayers $1B more than expected, PBO warns

A controversial tax credit meant to help jump-start carbon capture projects could cost $1 billion more than the federal government estimated, says the independent parliamentary budget watchdog. In several federal budgets, Finance Canada forecast that the carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) investment tax credit would cost $4.6 billion between 2022-28. The Parliamentary Budget Officer now estimates the CCUS investment tax credit will cost $5.7 billion.
IISD in the news February 1, 2024

Lessons Learned at COP 28

Two newcomers to climate negotiations reflect on their COP 28 experiences—surprises, insights, and what they'll look for at the next UNFCCC talks.
Insight January 31, 2024

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

The SUNCASA project aims to reduce barriers to the participation of women and other underrepresented groups in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of urban Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia), Kigali (Rwanda), and Johannesburg (South Africa).
Initiatives January 30, 2024