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Switching Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Indonesia to Support a Green Recovery

This brief looks at how Indonesia can start actively promoting renewable energy by removing the existing hurdles to its deployment—such as unattractive renewable energy feed-in tariffs and land and infrastructures barriers—and switching public support from fossil fuels to renewables to meet the country’s clean energy targets.

Brief July 21, 2022

How to Synergize the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

This Climate and the SDGs Conference side event will discuss government actions to meet the Paris Agreement goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Webinar July 20, 2022

The WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement: What was agreed and what happens next?

This webinar brought together experts to discuss the rules and prohibitions of the new WTO fisheries subsidies agreement.

Webinar July 19, 2022

Fuel Subsidies to Marine Fisheries in Indonesia

This brief presents an overview of fuel subsidies to marine fisheries in Indonesia, explains why such measures can be risky from a sustainability perspective, and highlights lessons from Indonesia's experience in reforming of fossil fuel subsidies more broadly.

Brief July 19, 2022

Fuel Subsidies to Marine Fisheries in India

This brief presents an overview of fuel subsidies to marine fisheries in India and highlights how possible reform could be informed by India's experience in reforming fossil fuel subsidies more broadly.

Brief July 19, 2022

High-Level Political Forum 2022 Debrief

A brief snapshot of the proceedings at 2022 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and the challenges in the coming year.

Webinar July 18, 2022

IGF Case Study: Biodiversity and Mining Governance in Senegal and Turkey

This case study presents how mining’s impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems have been managed in Senegal and Turkey using the mitigation hierarchy.

Brief July 18, 2022

Province keeps spotlight on invasive species

Be alert Manitobans: invasive species are seeking to tag along on your beach and fishing trips. Zebra mussels, rusty crayfish and spiny water fleas are the three main aquatic invasive species on the province’s radar. To prevent the spread, Candace Parks, aquatic invasive species specialist, said Manitobans should clean, drain and dry anything that goes in the water, be it boat, kayak or inflatable toy.

IISD in the news July 17, 2022

Alberta pumps $40 million more to carbon capture

In an effort to curb emissions, Alberta is continuing to pump millions of dollars into carbon capture technologies. This week, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) announced it was investing $40 million of public money into 11 carbon capture projects to help position the province for even greater funding opportunities from Ottawa. The ERA funding also aligns with the province’s plan to invest over $300 million over the next four years in further carbon capture projects.

IISD in the news July 15, 2022

After the UK, Spain is Taxing Companies Making Extraordinary Profits. Who's Next?

This tax, commonly known as “windfall tax” or “excess profits tax” tends to be temporary but can also become permanent, depending on the government’s specific policies.

IISD in the news July 14, 2022

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