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Closure of ELA compelling young scientist to speak out
"Diane Orihel says we need to foster a culture of science advocacy in Canada." Orihel has been one of the strongest proponents of preserving the work of the Experimental Lakes Area. IISD has been in negotiations regarding the facility since 2013.
Preventing disaster capitalism
This commentary challenges notions of private-sector efficiency in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. It references IISD publication Addressing Land Ownership after Natural Disasters in regards to land grabs.
Sustainable Development in Greenland: Perspectives from a preliminary stakeholder consultation
How Greenlandic policy-makers are planning for sustainable investment in their country's natural resources.
Shining a Light on Fossil Fuel Subsidies at the WTO: How NGOs can contribute to WTO notification and surveillance
Fossil fuel subsidies undermine efforts to mitigate climate change and damage the trading system. However, multilateral discussion is hampered by inconsistent definitions and incomplete data.
Climate governance evolving to make room for new actors
This article co-authored by IISD President Scott Vaughan explores the evolving landscape of climate change policy innovation both inside and outside of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process.
Private Sector Investment in a Changing Climate: Resilient rice value chain development in Uganda
The Private Sector Investment in a Changing Climate (PSI–Climate) initiative aims to explore how domestic private sector investments can support climate risk management along agricultural value chains.
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.