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Developing Future Leaders: Meet Kali Taylor, a Global Shaper

We check in with Kali Taylor, who has just been named a "Global Shaper," to learn more about the Global Shapers program and what she hopes it will bring for her, both personally and professionally.

Insight November 21, 2017

Therese Adam

Person November 21, 2017

IISD Welcomes Ambassador Therese Adam to its Board of Directors

IISD is pleased to welcome Ambassador (ret.) Therese Adam to its board of directors, following a unanimous vote at the board’s most recent general meeting.

Press release November 20, 2017

Nordic countries push the switch – from fossil fuel subsidies to sustainable energy investment

“USD 425 billion is a huge amount, which could be used much more wisely,” says Laura Merrill of the IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI).

IISD in the news November 20, 2017

Ending Coal: From Diplomacy to Implementation

"The alliance is not just open to national and sub-national governments, but also businesses and other organizations. What unites them all is the ambition “to accelerate clean growth and climate protection through the phase-out of… existing traditional coal power” and placing “a moratorium on any new traditional coal power stations.”"

IISD in the news November 20, 2017

Tracking the SDGs in Canadian Cities: SDG 3

This briefing note is the second in the series Tracking the SDGs in Canadian Cities which reviews data from 14 Canadian cities found on the IISD-SDG Indicator Portal.

Brief November 20, 2017

Manitoba Bioeconomy Atlas

The Manitoba Bioeconomy Atlas demonstrates the economic and ecological value of common wetland plants as a marketable feedstock for biomass energy—all with the goal of creating a healthier Lake Winnipeg basin and developing a Manitoba bioeconomy.

Report November 20, 2017

Media Availability: With Keystone spill, questions remain about oil's impact on fresh water

Oil spills, such as the recent spill from the Keystone pipeline in South Dakota, will have an impact on the surrounding environment. Experts from IISD Experimental Lakes Area are available for media to break down what we know about the impact of oil on fresh water systems.

Press release November 18, 2017

Empowerment for Inclusive Climate Action and Decision-Making

This COP 23 event will explore themes such as women’s empowerment, inclusive and gender-sensitive policies, and innovative practices to advance gender-responsive climate action.

Event November 15, 2017

Manitoba Prairie Lakes: Mass balance budget for nutrient management at Pelican Lake, Manitoba

Event November 15, 2017

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