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10 boats entering B.C. since April found with invasive mussels

The Okanagan Water Board is renewing its call to the province to implement stronger inspection programs for boats coming into B.C., after discovering that between April 1 and July 5, there were 10 vessels intercepted carrying invasive zebra mussels.

IISD in the news July 18, 2019

Think Tank Awards 2019—the winners!

In a fractious new world, think tanks are more important than ever. But who is producing the best research? We announced our winners in parliament's Churchill Room on 17th July.

IISD in the news July 18, 2019

For a Green Future, Africa Looks to Climate Bonds

Sustainable climate finance is working to combat climate change in developing regions around the world. Crucially, Green-, Social- and Sustainability Bonds serve as an attractive option for investors. These bonds are similar to conventional bonds but the proceeds go towards projects with positive environmental or social outcomes. Sustainability bonds combine environmental and social outcomes.

Policy Analysis July 17, 2019

"Sustainability Looks Different Wherever You Are": Coffee production practices in a risky landscape

The coffee sector indeed appears to be in its heyday, but what do consumption and production trends tell us of its long-term sustainability?

Policy Analysis July 17, 2019

India Energy Subsidy Briefing July 2019

As part of its work on energy policy and sustainable development in India, the Global Subsidies Initiative publishes a regular briefing on issues related to energy subsidies.

Brief July 17, 2019

Webinar: The Cost of Tax Competition in Mining

Join us Wednesday, July 17, for a webinar exploring tax competition in mining.

Event July 17, 2019

IISD wins big in global Think Tank Awards

IISD brought home three top honours at the prestigious 2019 Think Tank Awards, presented by Prospect Magazine. The accolades include 2019’s Think Tank to Watch, given to an innovative think tank that is “on the move.”

Statement July 16, 2019

[EN/FR] Network of ECOWAS Parliamentarians on Gender Equality and Investments in Agriculture and Food Security: Learning Exchange Visit

This one-week learning exchange was held in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Network of ECOWAS Parliamentarians on Gender Equality and Investments in Agriculture and Food Security.

Event July 16, 2019

Researchers to measure microplastics in pristine northwestern Ontario lakes

Scientists expect to find microplastics in lakes humans barely touch — they just don't know how much or how it winds up so far away from people and industrial activity.

IISD in the news July 12, 2019

Converting Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform into Opportunities for Climate Action

Side event in the margins of the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2019, co-sponsored by Costa Rica, New Zealand, Switzerland, Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform, IISD/Global Subsidies Initiative and UNEP.

Event July 10, 2019

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In a fractious new world, think tanks are more important than ever. But who is producing the best research? We announced our winners in parliament's Churchill Room on 17th July.