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Federal plan to redirect $50M in surplus food not as simple as it sounds

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $50 million surplus food purchase program last week, it seemed like a win-win. But what the food sector wants to get rid of isn't necessarily what charities need.

IISD in the news May 14, 2020

Remembering Sylvia Ostry, a Pioneering Winnipegger

The proud Canadian saw in IISD an organization prepared to take risks in pursuit of its mission, defy the status quo, and challenge accepted wisdom.

Insight May 13, 2020

COVID-19 and Local Procurement: How will the mining sector’s supply chains adapt?

Join us May 13 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and local content policies in mining.

Webinar May 13, 2020

Can Palm Oil Be More Sustainable?

Palm oil has become synonymous with deforestation and biodiversity loss. It's also the most consumed edible oil in the world. Can we make it sustainable?

Insight May 12, 2020

How Can a Six-Digit Trade Code Help the Environment?

Every single thing that gets shipped from one country to another has a special trade code assigned to it. How can this help the environment?

Insight May 11, 2020

We Need a Managed Wind-Down of Fossil Fuel Production

To meet climate goals and avoid further market chaos, governments need to plan the decline of coal, oil and gas production, with support for workers.

Insight May 11, 2020

Force Majeure and COVID-19: Legal risks of a double-edged sword

This breifing note offers expert advice for governments on how to approach force majeure claims and defences amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brief May 11, 2020

Geneva Virtual Seminar: Joint Statement Initiative on Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises

This virtual seminar, held on Friday, May 8, 2020, focused on the Joint Statement Initiative on Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs).

Webinar May 8, 2020

Double whammy of corona and crude oil prices on renewable energy sector

Covid-19 is pushing many sectors into uncharted waters. As the chorus for social distancing rose across the globe, many governments imposed stringent containment measures.

IISD in the news May 7, 2020

After the oil crash, we need a managed wind-down of fossil fuel production

To meet climate goals and avoid further market chaos, governments need to plan the decline of coal, oil and gas production, with support for workers.

IISD in the news May 6, 2020

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