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Options for Taking Forward a Potential Voluntary Standstill Commitment on Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies

The study supports the exploration of options for a voluntary standstill on inefficient fossil fuel subsidies for the APEC Committee on Trade and Investment.

Report December 29, 2021

Just Transition to a Green Economy

This report substantiates the just transition concept for developing countries and emerging economies.

Report September 30, 2021

Cutting Emissions Through Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform and Taxation

Modelling the results of 32 countries shows that fossil fuel subsidy reform saves countries 6% of emissions on average while generating significant subsidy savings as co-benefits.

Report July 4, 2021

Achieving a Fossil-Free Recovery

This report lays out concrete options for governments to achieve net-zero and sustainable development goals by using recovery spending to support the transition to clean energy and a resilient, fossil-free economy.

Report May 17, 2021

Investing for Tomorrow, Today: How Canada's Budget 2021 can enable critical climate action and a green recovery

Without additional funding, Canada risks losing a critical opportunity for green recovery.

Report March 29, 2021

Circular Economy Proxy Measures: Indicators on job effects for a closed loop economy

This study looks at six proxy measures to obtain a greater understanding of job growth potential in a circular economy.

Report November 30, 2020

Green Strings: Principles and conditions for a green recovery from COVID-19 in Canada

Endorsed by Canada's leading environmental groups, this paper sets out seven "green strings" recommendations to apply to government measures to ensure a green recovery from COVID-19.

Report June 7, 2020

Canada's Federal Fossil Fuel Subsidies in 2020

Federal fossil fuel subsidies in Canada reached at least CAD 600 million in 2019, but more transparency is needed from government to understand the full picture.

Report February 19, 2020

Locked In and Losing Out: British Columbia’s fossil fuel subsidies

British Columbia's fossil fuel subsidies reached CAD 830 million in 2017–2018, and new subsidies continue to be introduced. This report identifies provincial subsidies and calls on the province to undertake subsidy reform.

Report November 18, 2019

Sustainable Watersheds for Carbon Offsets: Biomass harvesting for phosphorus capture, habitat renewal and carbon emissions reductions

We have been exploring new and innovative practices to reduce flood impacts and nutrient loading, as well as to reduce carbon emissions, in the Lake Winnipeg watershed through better water retention management, and the harvest and use of sustainable wetland biomass.

Report November 17, 2019