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“Now is the time to plan a clean and resilient recovery”, says Task Force in final report
Ottawa, ON – The Task Force for a Resilient Recovery shares its final report, recommending CAD 55.4 billion in green recovery investments to support long-term jobs and economic growth.
Scientists Improving Health of African Great Lakes
Scientists and researchers from across North America and Africa will be coming together to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the African Great Lakes.
New Initiative Supports Nature-Based Infrastructure for Climate Adaptation
A USD 2 million grant will fund a new venture in partnership with GEF, the MAVA Foundation, IISD, and UNIDO.
Data Dashboard Visualizes SDG Status Across the World
New platform and indicator report highlight the importance of robust data reporting in policy-making.
Leading Environmental Organizations Endorse New Green Recovery Guidelines
Leading environmental organizations endorse new green recovery guidelines, including strict conditions on the oil and gas industry.
G20 Governments Commit USD 151 Billion to Fossil Fuels in COVID-19 Recovery
EnergyPolicyTracker.org, a new website tracking climate- and energy-related recovery policies, shows at least USD 151 billion from G20 governments in support of fossil fuels.
USD 10 Billion Needed to Avert COVID-19 Hunger Crisis, Researchers Say
An additional USD 10 billion is urgently needed to prevent millions more people from becoming food insecure as a result of COVID-19, according to a new report.
How our summer research season is changing
You don’t need us to tell you that the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed everyone’s lives and plans for the future; the 2020 summer research season at IISD Experimental Lakes Area is no exception.
How India tackles the COVID-19 crisis and economic recovery will be crucial to future energy trends, experts say.
New Delhi, April 16 – India’s renewable energy subsidies fell 35% from FY17 to FY19, while its oil and gas subsidies increased by 65% according to a new study, Mapping India’s Energy Subsidies 2020, released today by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
This is How the World's Freshwater Laboratory is Responding to COVID-19
As IISD Experimental Lakes Area plans for the uncertain months ahead, the safety of our community is our top priority.