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Statement: 2021 Must Mark the End of International Support to Coal, Oil, and Gas
Ahead of the UN High Level Dialogue on Energy, over 200 organizations have released a statement urging world leaders to end international public finance for fossil fuels.
Companies pledge millions to end hunger in the world by 2030 as part of the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge
On September 21, 2021, 42 companies pledged a promising USD 345 million to contribute to ending global hunger as part of a new initiative led by key international organizations.
IISD's Richard Florizone Named One of Canada's Clean50 Award Honourees
IISD President & CEO Richard Florizone has been named as one of this year’s Clean50 Award honourees, which celebrates Canada's top leadership in sustainability.
Art Pushes Climate Change Communications to a New Level in Costa Rica
Supported by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), through the NDC Partnership’s Climate Action Enhancement Package (CAEP), the Next Season project explored the synergies between contemporary art and science to propose innovative approaches to raising awareness of climate change.
Indonesia Should Assess Fisheries Support to Minimize Overfishing Risk
A new report suggests that certain government supports may incentivize overfishing in Indonesia. Experts say these should be prioritized for possible reform.
Subsidies to Renewable Energy Fell Nearly 45% since FY 2017 Peak
New research suggests that India needs to grow financial support for renewable energy to reach its goals for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and clean energy transition.
Canada’s New Nationally Determined Contribution Shows Progress but Misses Key Opportunities
Canada has released a long-awaited update to its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), demonstrating greater climate ambition and representing an important step forward as the nation seeks to meet targets outlined in the Paris Agreement.
Canada Must Reconcile Climate Action and International Trade
A new report is the first to examine in detail the kinds of questions Canada will have to answer as it designs a BCA regime.
Canada Must Climate-Proof its Infrastructure Investments
WINNIPEG–The climate crisis is here and its impacts, such as record-breaking high temperatures in Western Canada, are bringing new risks and challenges for the nation’s infrastructure.
International Public Funds Are Fuelling a Dash for Gas in Developing Countries
International financial institutions are providing four times as much funding for gas projects in low- and middle-income countries as for wind or solar, finds a new report.