IISD In The News
IISD's research, experts and publications are regularly featured by press outlets and on multimedia platforms around the world.
The list below is a selection of recent mentions. Click Here for other media-related content.
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Ottawa extends funding for Experimental Lakes but reduces annual cash contribution
CBC - August 01, 2018 Ottawa has extended its funding — but has reduced its annual cash commitment — for the Experimental Lakes Area, the freshwater-science facility encompassing dozens of lakes in northwestern Ontario.
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Government urged to reform coal use policy
Tirto.ID (Indonesia) - July 26, 2018 The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) The Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) urges Indonesia to adopt policy to reduce the use of coal and mitigate the negative impacts of air pollution.
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Trudeau’s tough climate policies face a mounting backlash
BNN Bloomberg - July 20, 2018 Growing opposition to Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's nationwide carbon price raises questions about the appetite of this oil-exporting country to tackle climate change
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Why Proposed Tax On Chinese Solar Cells May Hit India’s Clean Energy Ambitions
IndiaSpend - July 20, 2018 After a year of record growth, India’s clean energy sector could take a hit if the government approves a proposed 25% safeguard duty on solar cells and modules imported from China and Malaysia.
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IGF report delves into local content policies for resource-rich countries
International Mining - July 18, 2018 Help for resource-rich countries to find more sustainable and inclusive economic solutions, fostering stronger linkages between mineral resources and the rest of the economy; International Mining covers a new publication developed by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF).
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Experts visit the DeTao Center in Guizhou to discuss and build ecological civilization big data
Sohu.com - July 13, 2018 Big data has big applications for ecological civilization. Scholars from around the world met in Guizhou to discuss data sources, indicator systems, and measurement standards that support sustainable development.
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Spilling oil in the name of science
Science - July 05, 2018 "The experiment, performed at the International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Areas, is giving scientists their first chance to work at scale on monitoring the impact of a spill of the dense crude oil, called diluted bitumen, on this sensitive ecosystem, which is widespread throughout the country."
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Cattail Islands: A Step Towards Cleaner Waters
Steinbach Online - July 02, 2018 “Floating cattail islands have been proven, and there is research behind them that they really help to clean the water and increase the water’s quality by providing a haven of nutrients.”
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Feds accept recommendations for low-carbon future
Ottawa Citizen - June 29, 2018 Canada is one step closer to a clean energy future after the Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr accepted recommendations from the Generation Energy Council - including Jane McDonald, Managing Director of IISD - to transition to a low-carbon future.
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How a deliberate oil spill will help protect the environment
BBC Future - June 25, 2018 "It’s rare that oil is spilled intentionally. But that is what recently happened at a lake in Ontario, Canada." This story is also available in Chinese, Spanish, Hindi and Read More