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Emirates Leaders Declaration at COP 28 an Important Step in Advancing Resilient Food Systems

IISD welcomes the Emirates Leaders Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action announced today at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28).

Statement December 1, 2023

COP 28 Side Event | Strategic Communications for NAP Implementation: Lessons from three francophone countries

This session will feature the experiences of three francophone countries—Central African Republic, Haiti, and Madagascar—in disseminating and promoting their NAP documents by using creative and strategic approaches to craft engaging key messages and target audiences through diverse channels.

Conference December 1, 2023

The Proposed Foreign Pollution Fee Act

This analysis delves into the Foreign Pollution Fee Act, expressing concerns about its complexity, excessive discretionary power, and a perceived emphasis on geopolitics over global climate protection.

Commentary December 1, 2023

Climate crisis: The 1.5C threshold explained

In any conversation about climate change, the figure "1.5C" is rarely far from the discussion. But when people talk about "1.5C," what do they really mean? How do we measure it? And where did the figure come from? Is it the right target to be aiming for? And if we overshoot it, will we be able to come back below 1.5C again? Ahead of the climate summit in Dubai, we take a look at some of the questions around this key climate change figure.

IISD in the news November 30, 2023

COP 28 Side Event | Aligning Infrastructure Investment for a Net-Zero and Resilient Asia

This virtual event, part of OECD's COP28 Pavillion, will focus on how infrastructure improvements in Asia can help to meet net-zero targets.

Conference November 30, 2023

Enhancing Biodiversity Co-Benefits From Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation in Practice

By sharing promising practices and lessons learned, these case studies seek to inform and inspire adaptation practitioners and planners to help ensure that biodiversity co-benefits are captured throughout the lifetime of a project.

Report November 30, 2023

Producer Inclusion in Voluntary Sustainability Standard Governance

This report analyzes the extent to which producers are included in the governance of agricultural standards and recommends ways for standard-setting organizations to give producers opportunities to help steer their course.

Report November 30, 2023

Canada's fossil fuel industry is banking on carbon capture to lower emissions. Is it a viable solution?

Fossil fuel companies in Canada have made carbon capture a key part of their pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The idea is to minimize the amount of carbon that ends up in the atmosphere, while continuing to extract more oil and gas. But is that realistic? Here is a closer look at the technology, where it is being used in Canada, and how it could play into the pivotal climate talks that begin Thursday in Dubai.

IISD in the news November 29, 2023

A Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of the Uchkuduk-Kazakhstan Border Highway, Uzbekistan

This Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment is a comprehensive analysis of the costs and benefits of a proposed highway project in Uzbekistan.

Report November 29, 2023

Parental Leave Policies in the Mining Sector

An in-depth look at international and national parental leave frameworks and policies across 12 countries.

Brief November 29, 2023

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