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Statement on Italy and Indonesia Fossil Fuel Subsidy Peer Review
The International Institute for Sustainable Development commends the governments of Indonesia and Italy on the release of their fossil fuel subsidy peer review results.
Switching kerosene subsidies to solar would cost India less, reduce indoor pollution: Report
India could save money and reduce indoor air pollution by switching kerosene subsidies to solar.
World’s Freshwater Laboratory Launches New Project to Revolutionize How We Protect Canada’s Lakes
To mark this year’s Earth Day, the world’s freshwater laboratory is launching an unprecedented two-year project to determine how new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, can revolutionize how we protect the environment.
Tool for tracking GHGs in Canada’s buildings has “built in” errors: study
Construction practices, policies, building and energy codes and other regulations need to change if Canada is to meaningfully reduce GHGs from the building sector, a new report finds.
Recycling for Cobalt, Lithium Low Despite Importance to Climate Change Fight
Despite clear environmental and economic benefits, lithium and cobalt recycling rates are low, says a study released by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.
Workers in coal-rich states in India face unfair threat of stranded coal assets: report
Long-term concerns for stranded assets in coal power investments remain despite recent Cabinet announcements to increase linkages.
Responsible Investment Key for Meeting Food Needs in Southeast Asia, New Guidelines Say
Bangkok, Thailand – A new set of regional guidelines aim to help governments in the ASEAN region Asia avoid negative consequences of private investment in food, agriculture and forestry.
International trade agreements provide opportunities for sustainable procurement in Canada
International trade agreements are not a barrier to innovative sustainable procurement, but procurers need to use the flexibility offered by these agreements instead of perceiving them as a barrier, according to a new study released today by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
New Report: Cost-effective interim retrofit to Winnipeg’s North End sewage treatment plant would help protect Lake Winnipeg
On World Water Day, the Lake Winnipeg Foundation and the International Institute for Sustainable Development are releasing a report recommending an interim retrofit to Winnipeg’s largest sewage treatment plant. This retrofit could be implemented quickly and at low cost to significantly reduce the facility’s phosphorus contribution to Lake Winnipeg.
Statement on Canada's Federal Budget 2019
IISD is pleased to find that Canada’s federal budget for 2019 offers meaningful support for workers and communities who will be affected by a shift away from fossil fuels—especially coal.