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Learning from Leaders: Nordic and International Best Practice with Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform
This report describes how Ethiopia, Morocco, Peru and the Philippines have reformed their subsidies. It also describes how countries including Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have introduced innovative policy instruments to encourage switching towards renewable and sustainable energy. Read More -
Trends in Adaptation Planning: Observations from a recent stock-taking review
This brief provides an overview of observed trends in adaptation action that emerged from a standardized review of efforts in 15 African and Asian countries. Read More -
Taking Stock of Adaptation Progress: Some lessons and challenges
On November 4, the international community celebrated as the Paris Agreement came into effect. Read More -
Subsidies to Coal Power Generation in China
This comprehensive inventory of subsidies to coal generators in China shows that the coal industry receives considerable levels of government support. Read More -
Adaptation at COP 22: Five themes we’ll be watching for
For many years, adaptation was a secondary concern in international climate negotiations. Read More -
How to Pay the Bills? A survey of public attitudes to electricity tariff reform in Rajasthan
This report presents the findings of a household survey that sheds light on the attitudes of electricity consumers toward tariff reform in the State of Rajasthan, India. Read More -
Vertical Integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: A guidance note for linking national and sub-national adaptation
This guidance note aims to strengthen vertical integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, presenting a flexible approach to link national and sub-national adaptation planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation. Read More -
Estimating the Impact of Price Reforms on Kerosene Subsidy Expenditure in India
This data brief examines the fiscal impact of India's recently announced kerosene price reform policy. Read More -
Benefit Sharing and the Boreal Forest: Insights from case studies examining resource management and governance
We explore case studies from across the globe of forest management models and determine their ability to successfully maintain ecological and cultural services in areas of resource growth. Read More -
A Guide to COP 22
Negotiators gathering from November 7–18, 2016, in Morocco face the monumental task of preparing for the implementation the historic Paris Climate Change Agreement. IISD brings you up to speed on the status of negotiations and the most significant items on the Marrakech Climate Change Conference agenda. Read More
