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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Did the Climate Ambition Summit Make Enough Progress?
Technically there was some movement, but a large gap remains between what is promised and what is necessary.