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Report
Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Nepal
This report summarizes the climate risks and vulnerable sectors in Nepal, providing an overview of policies and initiatives introduced at the national and sub-national levels to advance the country’s adaptation efforts. Read More -
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Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in India
This report summarizes the climate risks and vulnerable sectors in India, while providing an overview of policies and initiatives introduced at the national and sub-national levels to advance the country’s adaptation actions. Read More -
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Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change, as two-thirds of its land area is prone to flooding, and its coastlines are... Read More
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Report
Quantifying the Challenges of Adopting Sustainability Criteria for Biofuel Production
This case study examines the challenges associated with certifying the production of sustainable alternative fuels (SAFs) for the commercial aviation sector. It draws on interviews with producers who underwent certification for sustainable practices, a literature review on sustainability standards and certification processes, and personal communication with professionals from the aviation industry and academia. Read More -
Video
Mark Hanson Explains Why IISD-ELA is a Unique Educational Experience
Dr. Mark Hanson, University of Manitoba, brought a group of students from across Canada to IISD Experimental Lakes Area for a two week field... Read More
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Briefing Note
One Fuel, Two Prices: International experiences with dual pricing of fuel
This briefing note sets out some basic information about international experiences with “dual pricing”: selling the same fuel product at two different prices to different types of consumers Read More -
Newsletter
Investment Treaty News Quarterly (ITN), Volume 7, Issue 3, August 2016
Investment Treaty News is IISD’s flagship quarterly journal on international investment law and policy. Read More -
Report
An Assessment of the Financial Sustainability of the Electricity Sector in Rajasthan
This report examines the performance of the electricity sector in Rajasthan, assessing its ability to recover operating costs, reliably meet demand, make investments and operate according to environmental and social norms. Read More -
Commentary
Real-World Solutions to Sustainability: Ten examples of how IISD is making a difference
The International Institute for Sustainable Development takes the impact of its work seriously. Here are ten examples of what that looks like in practice. Read More -
Blog
Subsidies to a Proposed Nuclear Power Plant Should Feature Large in UK Government’s Review
As the UK Government considers whether to proceed with Hinkley Point C—a proposed nuclear power plant—it should weigh the full cost of the project to the public purse. By our calculation the subsidies are likely to be at least £40 billion. Read More