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STELTER: Natural infrastructure could be win for environment, taxpayers

Building more natural infrastructure may just be a great way to save taxpayers money in the short and long term, a new report shows. The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) released a new report that water infrastructure in Canada’s prairies is under threat but natural infrastructure may be the way forward to fix our ailing water systems.

IISD in the news May 22, 2023

Lukas Schaugg : « Le Traité sur la charte de l’énergie entrave l’action climatique » (in French)

Mis en place il y a plusieurs décennies pour faciliter les investissements dans l’énergie en Europe et en Asie centrale, le Traité sur la charte de l’énergie (TCE) est aujourd’hui contesté et accusé de protéger les investissements dans les énergies fossiles. Face à l’échec des processus de réforme engagés à ce jour, plusieurs pays européens, notamment la France et l’Allemagne, ont décidé de sortir du TCE. Cependant, le traité tente de s’étendre vers l’Afrique au moment où de nouveaux gisements de gaz et de pétrole sont découverts sur le continent. Dans cet entretien, Lukas Schaugg, Analyste en droit international à l’Institut international du développement durable (IISD), décrit les enjeux du TCE à l’heure de l’urgence climatique.

IISD in the news May 22, 2023

The Road to Sustainable Transport Infrastructure: Why cost-benefit analyses need to integrate gender

Using a case study in Coimbatore, India, we explore how and why gender considerations should be included in transport infrastructure decisions and the cost-benefit analysis process.

Deep Dive May 22, 2023

Uncovering the Value of Sustainable Transport Investments

Using a case study in Coimbatore, India, IISD demonstrates the importance of recognizing, valuing, and reflecting the full economic, social and environmental benefits and costs of a transport project in infrastructure decision-making.

Insight May 22, 2023

Le Danemark sort des énergies fossiles. Y a-t-il des leçons pour le Canada? (in French)

Après plus d’une décennie passée à réfléchir aux combustibles fossiles et aux changements climatiques, Angela Carter cherchait une « lueur d’espoir » pour inspirer le Canada avec des visions alternatives de ce que pourrait devenir une société dépendante du pétrole et du gaz.

IISD in the news May 20, 2023

Denmark is getting off fossil fuels. Are there lessons for Canada?

After more than a decade spent thinking about fossil fuels and climate change, Angela Carter was looking for a "beacon of hope" to inspire Canada with alternative visions for what an oil and gas-dependent society could become.

IISD in the news May 20, 2023

Japan-India EV Investment Round Table

Ahead of the upcoming G7 and G20 Summits, this webinar will explore areas of cooperation on electric vehicles and how investment can support climate and economic goals in India and Japan.

Webinar May 18, 2023

A focus on water can lessen climate change’s burn

Canadians need water infrastructure to protect us in the face of mounting risks of flooding, drought, extreme heat, and wildfires.

Insight May 18, 2023

With Support of 70 Climate Groups, Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Ban US Fossil Fuel Exports

The bill, led by Democrats, comes amidst mounting concerns about the increase in liquefied natural gas export infrastructure in both the U.S. and overseas.

IISD in the news May 18, 2023

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