Newsroom Media Coverage View IISD's latest media coverage from around the world. Press Media Coverage What's new in sustainable development Recent news coverage about IISD Displaying 41 - 60 of 2028 Canada slowing flow of money into foreign fossil fuels, but lags on renewables Canada is among the countries leading the world in winding down international public financing of the oil, gas and coal industries, according to a report led by IISD. But it is failing to channel funding into clean energy projects abroad—and showing itself slow to eliminate backing for fossil fuel production at home. IISD in the news National Observer August 29, 2024 CETP countries cut fossil finance, but clean energy funding gaps persist At the COP26 summit in 2021, 39 countries and public finance institutions pledged to end their financing of fossil fuels. A year after the deadline, the signatories appear to have made substantial progress in reducing their funding for oil and gas, according to a new report by IISD. IISD in the news Net Zero Investor August 29, 2024 Huge cut in overseas fossil fuel funding even as U.S. fails to comply A group of more than 30 countries cut public funding for fossil fuel projects overseas by up to $15 billion last year, an IISD report has found, although the United States has continued to pour billions into oil and has finance. IISD in the news Financial Times August 28, 2024 Why scientists are dumping microplastics into Ontario's Experimental Lakes Area IISD Experimental Lakes Area is known as the world's freshwater laboratory and was set aside for scientists to conduct research in northwest Ontario, including a new project that aims to shed light on the effects of microplastics on ecosystems. IISD in the news Global News August 13, 2024 It's time to finally put an end to public funding of fossil fuels Next year, Canada will host the G7, an opportune moment to lead by example in aligning spending with its climate commitments, writes IISD's Laura Cameron. IISD in the news Hill Times August 12, 2024 Wetlands project propagating past Perimeter An environmental stewardship project that was piloted in East St. Paul is set to spread next door to the R.M. of Springfield. In July 2021, IISD researchers built and planted 10 floating wetlands in two stormwater retention ponds in East St. Paul, with the aim of improving water quality and removing harmful pollutants from the water—the first project of its kind in Manitoba. IISD in the news Free Press Community Review July 31, 2024 Small isn't beautiful when you’re paying EU carbon tariffs Countries like Trinidad and Tobago lack capacity and finance to cope with the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism. IISD in the news Financial Times July 29, 2024 Oil and Gas Exploration Surges Despite Promised Transition Out of Fossil Fuels Oil and gas exploration has surged to pre-pandemic levels this year, and Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Norway account for two-thirds of the new oil and gas licences since 2020, IISD revealed today. IISD in the news The Energy Mix July 29, 2024 Canada's LNG Pipe Dream Is an Unsustainable, Bad Investment: Report The Canadian taxpayer is already betting billions on a supposed boom in liquified natural gas but is this a wise investment given how quickly renewable energy and battery storage are transforming the global economy? The answer is a resounding "no" according to a report released by IISD that looked at shifting global markets and how Canada's LNG industry could undermine our climate goals. IISD in the news DeSmog July 26, 2024 An important step IISD's Dimple Roy says Manitoba needs to focus on tackling phosphorus if it wants to ensure the long-term health and well-being of the province's bodies of water. IISD in the news Winnipeg Free Press July 26, 2024 Canada among five "other petrostates" dooming Paris climate goals with oil and gas ramp-up Canada has been called out as a "climate hypocrite" by an independent international sustainability think-tank for claiming to be a clean energy transition leader while stepping up the award of oil and gas drilling permits to levels not seen since 2017. Together with the United States, United Kingdom, Norway and Australia, Canada has this year granted oil and gas licences that could release 12 billion tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere if "fully exploited," according to IISD. IISD in the news National Observer July 26, 2024 Revealed: wealthy western countries lead in global oil and gas expansion The new oil and gas field licences forecast to be awarded across the world this year are on track to generate the highest level of emissions since those issued in 2018, as heatwaves, wildfires, drought, and floods cause death and destruction globally, according to analysis of industry data by IISD. IISD in the news The Guardian July 24, 2024 Here are three steps governments can take to reduce risks of green grabs In this article, IISD experts explore what governments can do to mitigate the risks carbon offsets can pose to rights, livelihoods, food security, and ecosystems. IISD in the news African Arguments July 23, 2024 Putting the 'goo' in 'good' summer: Budding scientists learn at Experimental Lakes camp While school's out for the summer, a handful of students are studying alongside scientists from around the world in a two-week summer camp in northwestern Ontario at IISD Experimental Lakes Area. IISD in the news Global News July 22, 2024 Think the carbon tax caused inflation and gas price hikes? Well, you're wrong While critics have blamed the soaring gas prices and inflation on the Canadian federal government's carbon tax, a new IISD report found that it has had little impact on the cost of fuel or goods. IISD in the news Daily Hive July 18, 2024 Carbon taxes did not trigger spike in Canadian gas prices, finds report In the year leading up to June 2022, average gasoline prices climbed 55 per cent across Canada, part of a wave of inflation that raised the cost of nearly everything from rent to food. According to a new IISD analysis published Wednesday, a $0.73 jump in gasoline prices over that period was almost entirely driven by the global oil market—not carbon pricing. IISD in the news Business in Vancouver July 17, 2024 South African hotline gives locals a say on green energy projects As renewable investment grows, a new hotline invites South Africans to share complaints and queries about green energy benefits. IISD's Richard Halsey praised the hotline's free access and inclusivity for community members. But the fact that it is funded by project owners could mean some renewable energy and mining companies or infrastructure developers may choose not to use the hotline as it is an additional, optional expense, he said. IISD in the news Context July 16, 2024 New tool empowers businesses to make agriculture and food systems sustainable Recognizing the critical role investors and businesses can play in driving the transition to more equitable, resilient, and sustainable food systems, the Responsible Agricultural Investment Tool for Agribusiness—developed by IISD and Cerise+SPTF—offers a practical framework for business leaders to understand what responsible practices look like, identify gaps, and prioritize improvements as they seek to align with international principles. IISD in the news Farmers Review Africa July 10, 2024 From the ground up A new soil product that harnesses typha—a component made up of cattails, harvested from Manitoba's wetlands—to reduce peat-based compost in soils, is growing in popularity among Winnipeg gardeners. The idea for the soil came from a finalist in IISD-ELA's Hackathon event, which was then given the start-up funds to get the project off the ground. IISD in the news Free Press Community Review July 10, 2024 Tax Incentives' contribution towards the economy Lesotho National Development Corporation engaged experts from IISD to a high-level workshop: Rethinking Investment Incentives and Governance to Promote Sustainable Investment, in the Kingdom of Lesotho. IISD in the news Lesotho Tribune June 23, 2024 Pagination « First ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next › Last »