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New Report Highlights Economic and Environmental Costs of Canada’s LNG Expansion
New report explains how LNG expansion will not only hamper Canada’s progress toward its climate goals but also create challenges for the economy in the long term.
No New Fossil Fuel Projects Needed in the Transition to Net Zero
Existing fossil fuel projects are sufficient to meet projected energy demands in a global transition to net zero emissions, finds a new study by researchers from UCL and IISD.
Tackling flash floods, urban heat, and other climate change threats in three sub-Saharan African Cities
A new project will use solutions found in nature to improve the resilience of 2.2 million people in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia), Kigali (Rwanda), and Johannesburg (South Africa).
New report: Oil and gas phase-out primer
World leaders agreed to transition away from fossil fuels at COP 28, in a new report IISD experts break down what next steps are needed to put this commitment into action.
Canadian Youth Head to Bali for World's Largest Water Forum
Canadian youth join experts in Bali this month for the 10th annual World Water Forum.
Innovative Approaches to Canadian Municipal Infrastructure Celebrated by International Think Tank
Three Canadian municipalities are being recognized as leaders when it comes to innovative approaches to natural infrastructure benefiting the municipality, the environment, and providing many economic advantages, a new report by the Natural Infrastructure for Water Solutions Initiative shows.
CSDDD: EU's Due diligence law vote should drive supply chain sustainability efforts
The European Parliament has voted to adopt the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, aiming to address the environmental and social impacts of the supply chains of Europe's large corporations.
IISD: EU’s historic Energy Charter Treaty vote will boost energy transition
The European Parliament has voted for the European Union to withdraw from the climate-threatening Energy Charter Treaty.
Ecuador Referendum Rules Out ISDS Return, Underlining Public Support for a Sustainable Path
Ecuador has voted to allow international arbitration and investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) in its treaties and agreements. But the risks that initially made them turn away from this outdated model remain.
G20 Finance Ministerials and World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings: Expert comment
G20 finance ministerials and World Bank/IMF spring meetings will take place this week in Washington. High on the agenda is the need to mobilize trillions of dollars of investment in the transition to clean energy.