The Experimental Lakes Area has been transformed ever since IISD saved it from imminent closure. But, don’t just take our word for it. Here are five stories from people who have seen, firsthand, the impact of IISD-ELA over the last decade.
The 194 countries still taking part in UN climate negotiations reaffirmed the Paris Agreement following the U.S. withdrawal, even if they agreed on little else.
"Many importing countries are shifting away from expensive, imported LNG and towards cheaper, more reliable renewables," says IISD's Steven Haig. "So when it comes to the economic benefits of LNG, Canada is late to the party, and the party's almost over."
From reviving kuta weaving to patrolling coastal waters, Fijian communities are taking action to safeguard biodiversity, prevent illegal fishing, and build resilience in the face of climate change.
In October 2025, 15 oil and gas exploration licences awarded across six countries, potentially unlocking an estimated 132.6 MtCO2 if these fuels are burned.
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, faces severe climate risks from floods, soil erosion, and water scarcity. These infographics show the impacts nature-based solutions (NbS) could have on the region based on an integrated cost-benefit analysis.