Energy
Our experts offer practical guidance to help authorities choose the right system of electricity generation, reduce consumption of fossil-based transport fuels, and implement international climate change commitments.
We work side-by-side with local partners for less costly, more equitable energy systems. Aware of international policy developments, we identify wasteful practices, encourage new thinking, engage civil society, and support policy reform.
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Re-Energizing Canada
Oil and gas have shaped Canada’s past—but to ensure a prosperous future, the country must reduce its dependence on fossil fuel production. Find out why and how.
Just Energy Transition in Coal Regions Knowledge Hub
The Just Energy Transition in Coal Regions Knowledge Hub is an online platform building bridges between experts, policy-makers, the coal industry, trade unions, and civil society organizations.
Normalizing No New Fossil Fuels
There is no room for new fossil fuel projects under a 1.5°C global warming limit. New research explores how countries and the public can establish “no new fossil fuels” as a benchmark for climate leadership.
Budgeting for India’s Energy Transition
Research and analysis exploring India’s financial support for clean energy and fossil fuels.
Research
International Institute for Sustainable Development Response to DESNZ Consultation on Scope 3 Emissions Guidance
This is a response to the British government's consultation on how to incorporate Scope 3 emissions into environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes.
Budgeting for Net Zero
This study estimates the cost gap for battery energy storage systems (BESSs), offshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV), electric vehicles (EVs), and green hydrogen (GH2) to inform government support.
Fossil Fuel Production, Renewable Energy, and Subsidy Reform in Nationally Determined Contributions 3.0
This policy brief provides an analysis of the critical benchmarks and recommendations necessary for aligning nationally determined contributions (NDCs) with the 1.5 °C target.
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Articles
"Electrify, Baby, Electrify": In 2025, governments must choose a safer world
President Trump campaigned on the slogan “drill, baby, drill,” yet, the case for transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy has never been stronger.
Five Key Priorities to End Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada
As the G7 president in 2025, Canada has a pivotal opportunity to lead by fully phasing out fossil fuel supports and investing in a cleaner, more equitable future. Here are five recommendations for effective subsidy reform.
IISD's Best of 2024: Articles
As 2024 draws to a close, we revisit our most read IISD articles of the year.
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Experts
Christopher Beaton
Director, Energy Program, Public Financial Flows
Ivetta Gerasimchuk
Director, Energy Program, International Strategy
Philip Gass
Director, Energy Program, Just Transitions and Canada
Richard Bridle
Senior Policy Advisor
Vance Culbert
Senior Policy Advisor & Secretariat Manager, COFFIS
Nichole Dusyk
Senior Policy Advisor and Lead, Canada Energy
Tara Laan
Lead, Incentivizing Renewables
Lucky Lontoh
Associate and Country Coordinator
Greg Muttitt
Senior Associate
Angela Picciariello
Senior Researcher
Shruti Sharma
Lead, Affordable Energy
Farooq Ullah
Senior Policy Advisor and Lead, Energy and Climate Governance
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