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Pipeline paralysis should not halt all climate action in Canada: IISD
On June 28, 2018, an expert council of energy industry representatives, Indigenous leaders, researchers and sustainability experts—including Jane McDonald, Managing Director from IISD—provided recommendations to Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Carr, on how Canada can transition to a low-carbon economy.
Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon showcases how the city is aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The new Peg website uses innovative technology to track how Winnipeg is doing on key issues and, for the first time, links that progress to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
New initiative launched to support Canada’s low-carbon transition
Carbon Transitions Initiative will work with partners at the national, regional and local levels, focusing on key action areas such as: industry competitiveness and carbon; agricultural opportunities and carbon; interprovincial cooperation and alignment on climate policy; and climate communications to build public support for action.
Media Availability: Is Canada Ready to Implement the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada has just released a report that reveals the Government of Canada is not adequately prepared to implement the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. IISD's experts are ready to respond.
Media Availability: Is Canada on track for climate action? Responding to a new report from the Office of the Auditor General
Tomorrow, federal and provincial auditors general release a new report on progress towards climate action in Canada. IISD's experts are ready to respond.
#EveryDropCounts: UN-Water and IISD team up on SDG 6 information
To mark World Water Day, UN-Water and the International Institute for Sustainable Development are pleased to announce a new agreement to collaborate in providing information on implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6.
Only 53% of Winnipeggers Have Convenient Access to Public Transit, new study
Just over half of Winnipeggers (53 per cent) have convenient access to public transit. This is according to a new study from IISD—the first to explore convenient access to public transit in Winnipeg.
Remembering Jason Potts
It is with great sadness that we announce that Jason Potts, visionary and leader in championing inclusive sustainability standards, has died. His work towards making trade more sustainable and fair will always live on, emboldened forever by his leadership.
Reducing How Much Nitrogen Enters a Lake Has Little Impact on Algal Blooms, Find Canadian Scientists
Lakes suffering from harmful algal blooms may not respond to reduced, or even discontinued, artificial nitrogen loading. Many blue-green algae responsible for algal blooms can fix atmospheric nitrogen dissolved in the water, and therefore water stewards should focus their efforts on removing phosphorus from lakes to combat algal blooms.
Winnipeggers’ Need for Better Quality, More Affordable Housing Increases for First Time Since 1996
The number of Winnipeggers in "core housing need" increased to 12.1 per cent in 2016, up from 10.3 per cent in 2011. This is according to new data released by Peg.