Press Releases
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June 14, 2016
Indonesia Uses Savings from Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform to Finance Development
Indonesia’s deep cuts to subsidies for fossil fuels have been matched by a substantial increase in spending on other areas of the state budget, which bodes well for the country’s economic and social development.
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June 08, 2016
More Winnipeggers Walk or Bike to Work than National Average
Two events are celebrating active transportation in Winnipeg this June - the Commuter Challenge takes place June 5-11 as part of Canadian Environment Week, and Bike Week Winnipeg takes place June 18-24.What does Peg tell us about active transportation trends in Winnipeg compared to the rest of Canada?Peg tells us…Between 2001 and 2011, the percentage of Winnipeggers walking or biking to work as...
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June 08, 2016
IISD Commends Ontario’s Ambitious Climate Change Action Plan
The Province of Ontario today released an ambitious plan of action to tackle climate change. Ontario plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 per cent from 1990 levels by 2020, 37 per cent by 2030 and 80 per cent by 2050. Amin Asadollahi, IISD lead on climate change mitigation in North America, said: “We commend Premier Kathleen Wynne for positioning Ontario as a leader on climate...
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June 01, 2016
IISD Welcomes Environment Commissioner’s Call for Canada to Build Climate Resilience
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) welcomes a new series of reports from the Office of Auditor General of Canada that call for urgent action by the federal government to support resiliency to climate change.“Canada must build resilient buildings, roads, bridges, water and sewage facilities, and transportation networks so that we can move around, work, keep the...
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May 11, 2016
Sustainable Seafood Market is Surging, Study Finds
In 2015, demand from big retailers and restaurant chains pushed seafood suppliers to certify a catch valued at $11.5 billion USD.Certified seafood accounts for 14 per cent of global production, up from 0.5 per cent in 2005Good news for the environment and fish stocksThe majority of certified seafood does not offer comprehensive protection of worker’s rightsThe majority of certified seafood sold...
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May 02, 2016
IISD Welcomes Greg Radford as Director of Secretariat for Sustainable Mining Initiative
WINNIPEG, May 2, 2016—The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is pleased to welcome Greg Radford as Director of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF).Radford brings more than 20 years of experience helping governments and businesses adopt and apply environmental and social standards. He has worked in over 50 countries on...
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April 15, 2016
Local College Heats Up with Cattails
Providence University College in Otterburne, Manitoba is proving what IISD researchers have been predicting for years: that biomass pellets consisting of a mixture of wood chips and cattails can be an affordable, reliable and environmentally-friendly source of heat for buildings.
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April 13, 2016
Volunteerism in Winnipeg is increasing, Peg report reveals
April 10-16, 2016 is National Volunteer Week. What can Peg tell us about how many Winnipeggers volunteer their time?Peg tells us…From the newly available 2013 Statistics Canada data - 38% of Winnipeg residents reported volunteering their time, skills, and commitment to a wide range of organizations within our community.The Facts are:Though volunteerism in Winnipeg declined from 46% in 2008 to...
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April 06, 2016
Winnipeg voter turnout trending up
On April 19th, Winnipeggers head to the polls for the third time in two years. What can Peg tell us about trends in Voter Turnout in our Municipal, Federal, and Provincial elections?
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March 10, 2016
IISD Strongly Commends Canada/USA Climate Change Statement
“I strongly commend President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau on their joint commitment to science-based leadership" said Scott Vaughan, president-CEO of IISD.
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