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Taking Winnipeg's Pulse: Community indicator system launches Dec. 3
Think of it like a check-up for Winnipeg. Peg, a new community indicator system, will launch tomorrow, a partnership between United Way of Winnipeg and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
IISD signs partnership agreements with respected Chinese organizations
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is pleased to announce that it has signed formal memoranda of understanding with two Chinese partners: China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED), and the Development Research Center of the State Council (DRC). These agreements are milestones in IISD's efforts to expand its work in China, and opportunities to share knowledge with two prominent groups working for sustainable development.
IISD congratulates renowned environmental scientist David Schindler on a distinguished career
On the occasion of the retirement of Dr. David Schindler from the University of Alberta, IISD is pleased to join his many admirers in offering congratulations on a distinguished career.
IISD appoints Hank Venema VP business development, Dimple Roy to direct NASCap program
The International Institute for Sustainable Development is pleased to announce Dimple Roy has been appointed director of its natural and social capital program (NASCap), taking over leadership from Henry David (Hank) Venema, who has been appointed to the new role of vice-president, business development.
EU biofuel subsidies driving unsustainable palm oil production, IISD report shows
European Union biofuel policy is pushing up demand for palm oil, says a report released today by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.
IISD names Harsha V. Singh senior fellow: to work on China and multilateral trading systems
Dr. Harsha Vardhana Singh, World Trade Organization deputy director-general for the past eight years, has been appointed as a senior fellow by the International Institute for Sustainable Development. Singh will provide advice and support to the institute's work on China, and the multilateral trading system, and will join IISD on October 1, 2013.