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Sustainable agriculture practices needed to stem biodiversity loss
Sustainable agriculture practices must be widely implemented in order to stem an alarming loss of biodiversity and to protect endangered species, according to a new report.
IISD applauds Canada’s new Feminist International Assistance Policy
Statement from IISD President-CEO Scott Vaughan and Senior Researcher Julie Dekens.
Media Availability: Zebra mussels and fresh water
IISD Experimental Lakes Area is pleased to offer expertise to media on zebra mussels and the effect they can have on our province's fresh water.
Trump’s rejection of Paris Agreement is a call to action and resolve for us all
"U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change puts the United States at odds not just with the international community, but with overwhelming scientific evidence and the publicly expressed wishes of hundreds of American companies, from Apple to Exxon. U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change puts the United States at odds not just with the international community, but with overwhelming scientific evidence and the publicly expressed wishes of hundreds of American companies, from Apple to Exxon."
Winnipeggers are recycling more, using less water, and producing less greenhouse gas, says new report
Winnipeggers reduced the per capita amount of waste sent to local landfills over a 15-year period—using recycling, composting and other programs to more than triple diverted waste. Winnipeggers also used 50 per cent less water and produced fewer greenhouse gas emissions over the same period.
Pollution Costs Canadians Tens of Billions Every Year, Reveals New One-of-its-kind Report
Pollution costs Canadians tens of billions of dollars every year in terms of impacts on their health and well-being, their pocketbooks and the value of their homes, buildings, roads and the natural environment. These are the major findings from our latest report.
IISD Board Member Lloyd Axworthy Honoured with Canada's Pearson Peace Medal
IISD is very pleased to announce that its board member Lloyd Axworthy was honoured with the 30th Pearson Peace Medal on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
Increasing number of Winnipeggers face limitations due to inadequate physical or mental support
Our Peg project reveals that the percentage of Winnipeggers reporting activity limitations due to inadequate physical or mental support is consistently higher than the national average.
Transferring Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Clean Energy Could Yield Major Savings in Dollars and GHG Emissions – Report
A new report from the Nordic Council of Ministers finds that redirecting fossil fuel subsidies toward the clean energy transition could help climate vulnerable countries reap major savings while slashing greenhouse gas emissions.
New research helps Calgary and Edmonton plan for climate change impacts
Cities that invest in climate resilience can save residents money while preparing for climate risks, says new research commissioned by Calgary and Edmonton.