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Why Canada Needs to Plan for a Steep Decline in Global Oil Demand

This analysis demonstrates that Canada can expect global oil demand to permanently decline in the very near term, as electric vehicle uptake and other societal changes pick up speed.

Deep Dive September 16, 2022

Curbing fuel subsidies is only the first step out of energy crisis

Indonesia’s fuel subsidies have been a recurring problem for the country’s economy. For years, they have been weighing on the state budget, providing unjust support for fossil fuels and slowing the much-awaited clean energy transition. But skyrocketing global energy prices could require the country to allocate a colossal Rp 700 trillion (US$46.6 billion) for energy subsidies this year – more than four times the budgeted amount.

IISD in the news September 16, 2022

Geneva SDG Community Annual Meeting 2022

In the lead up to the 2022 Global Goals Week, the SDG Lab and IISD are organizing the Annual Meeting of the Geneva SDG Community, on September 15.

Conference September 15, 2022

The Future of Natural Infrastructure Across Canada's Prairies

Natural Infrastructure for Water Solutions is an exciting new initiative to scale up natural infrastructure in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba for cleaner water and resilient communities.

Webinar September 15, 2022

IISD Report: India’s State Owned Energy Enterprises, 2020–2050

A study titled “India’s State Owned Energy Enterprises, 2020-2050” was released by the IISD (International Institute for Sustainable Development). India has established itself as one of the leading growing economies in support of climate action. It has demonstrated leadership in the expansion of renewable energy, setting a goal to install 500 GW of non-fossil electricity by 2030 and leading the International Solar Alliance. In accordance with the Glasgow Climate Pact, India committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 at the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2021.

IISD in the news September 15, 2022

New coalition calls for targets to reduce risk of floods, wildfires and heat waves in Canada

Climate Proof Canada makes the recommendations just as the federal Liberal government is expected to release a climate adaptation strategy before the next international climate conference in Egypt in November.

IISD in the news September 15, 2022

New Initiative to Boost Natural Infrastructure for Communities across Canada’s Prairies to Launch Tomorrow

A new 5-year initiative to scale up natural infrastructure in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to ensure cleaner water and resilient communities launches tomorrow.

Press release September 14, 2022

Online Training Workshop for Cambodia: How can policy-makers leverage voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) for better agricultural practices?

This workshop will inform policymakers and industry actors how they can better leverage VSS to enable farmer market access, catalyze investment and deliver sustainable development outcomes.

Workshop September 14, 2022

PSUs- the Pathway for India’s Clean Energy Goals to Net Zero By 2070

Coal India Limited (CIL), NTPC, and Indian Railways, three of India’s largest central state-owned enterprises, can help the nation achieve its climate goals while also capturing a portion of the clean energy market and reducing an anticipated 22%-28% cash flow gap by 2050 as India moves towards net-zero, according to a new report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

IISD in the news September 14, 2022

Coal India's Rs 41,000 Crore Of Cash Flow At Risk As India Ramps Climate Ambitions

The world's largest coal producer will see more than Rs 41,000 crore of its cash flow at risk if it fails to diversify revenue sources with India continuing to ramp up climate ambitions.