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Private Sector Investments in Climate Risk Management in Uganda
This video highlights the role of private sector investments in climate resilient rice value chains in Uganda. It focuses on the experiences of Equator Seeds Limited and Centenary Bank in the Eastern and Northern regions of Uganda. Read More -
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Introducing the International Institute for Sustainable Development
We asked IISD's Board of Directors what they thought has made us one of the leading international think tanks for over 25 years. This is what they said... Read More -
Blog
China's Exceptional Commitment to Green Finance
Today China is the unquestioned world leader in green finance, and it is using its example to inspire and impress other countries worldwide. And all of this has taken place in a remarkably short period of time. Read More -
Report
Wind Power in China: A cautionary tale
This reports looks at some of the challenges that China has faced in expanding wind power. It identifies the ways that the government has sought to address these challenges and offers recommendations to support expanded wind power in China and elsewhere. Read More -
Annual Report
Supporting the Global Shift to Sustainability: IISD Annual Report 2015-2016
IISD’s annual report highlights our contribution sustainable development through a combination of stories, images and data. Because partnerships are critical to IISD’s ability to affect change, this year we have also featured guest articles from the individuals and organizations we have collaborated with. Read More -
FAQ
Unpacking Canada's Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Oil, gas and coal are multi-billion-dollar industries, and every year fossil fuel companies get billions in tax breaks and handouts that increase their profits even further. This website was created to cut through the jargon, so you can understand what’s really happening, debate it, and propose solutions for Canadians and Canada’s economy. Read More -
Report
Stories of Coal Phase-Out: Lessons learned for China
This report offers a summary of several countries’ experiences implementing energy policy shifts in an area of particular interest to China: the transition away from coal to cleaner fuels and a low-carbon economy. Read More -
Commentary
Meeting Canada's Subsidy Phase-Out Goal: What it means in Saskatchewan
This commentary takes a very preliminary look at consumer fossil fuel subsidies in Saskatchewan. Our initial research identifies roughly CAD 182 million in 2015 in the form of financial supports for the consumption of fossil fuels. Read More -
Report
Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Namibia
This report summarizes the climate risks and vulnerable sectors in Namibia, and examines the country’s efforts to implement climate change adaptation policies and initiatives at the national and sub-national levels. Read More -
Report
Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Botswana
This report summarizes the climate risks and vulnerable sectors in Botswana, providing a snapshot of the country’s efforts to implement climate change adaptation policies and initiatives at the national and sub-national levels. Read More