Upcoming Events
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February 5, 2018
The Hidden Cost of Tax Incentives (2018 Investing in African Mining Indaba)
A presentation exploring a broader program to design mining sector-specific solutions to some of the most pressing tax base erosion and profit shifting challenges facing resource-rich developing countries.
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January 18, 2018
Sustainable Infrastructure Workshop in Dakar
IISD organized a round table on the financial attractiveness of sustainable infrastructure and the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) tool in partnership with the Ministry of Mines and Geology of Senegal.
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January 11-12, 2018
Integrating Investor Obligations and Corporate Accountability Provisions in Trade and Investment Agreements
The objective of this interactive expert meeting is to map out a pathway toward including investor obligations and accountability mechanisms in trade and investment agreements.
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December 12, 2017
Come Chat to IISD-ELA Scientists Live on Twitter!
On Tuesday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m. (EST), jump on Twitter and chat with IISD Experimental Lakes Area researchers Dr. Vince Palace and Chandra Rodgers!
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December 11, 2017
Ministerial Segment – Presentation of a Ministerial Declaration on Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Trade
This Ministerial Segment will see a number of countries release an official statement (a Ministerial Declaration) urging the World Trade Organization to make room for fossil fuel subsidy reform in their ongoing discussions.
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November 30 - December 1, 2017
Promoting Gender Equality in Agricultural Investments in Land in Africa
This conference on the gender dimensions of agricultural investments in land aimed to strengthen the policy dialogue on securing women land rights in Africa and improve land governance and food security in West Africa.
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November 15, 2017
Empowerment for Inclusive Climate Action and Decision-Making
This COP 23 event will explore themes such as women’s empowerment, inclusive and gender-sensitive policies, and innovative practices to advance gender-responsive climate action.
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November 15, 2017
Manitoba Prairie Lakes: Mass balance budget for nutrient management at Pelican Lake, Manitoba
On November 15, 2017 at the University of Winnipeg, IISD-ELA's Dr .Hisham Osman will present on Manitoba Prairie Lakes: Mass balance budget for nutrient management at Pelican Lake, Manitoba.Wednesday, November 15
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November 13, 2017
Financing Paris and the SDGs Through Fuel Subsidy Reform and Taxation: Country best practice
At COP 23, our Global Subsidies Initiative team will explore practical country and international efforts to remove fossil fuel subsidies and invest in renewables, public transport and energy efficiency.
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October 26, 2017
Towards a Pollution-Free Planet: North American Multi-Stakeholder Consultation in advance of the United Nations Environment Assembly
Pollution damages human health and impairs natural ecosystems.
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