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Canadian Governments Provided at Least CAD 23 Billion to Oil & Gas Pipelines
Since 2018, oil and gas pipelines received more than CAD 23 billion in support from Canadian federal and provincial governments, including CAD 10 billion during the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals a new study.
Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Could Reduce Emissions Equivalent to 1,000 Coal-Fired Power Plants
Reforming fossil fuel consumption subsidies in 32 countries could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by almost 5.46 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030, a new report finds.
IISD Commits to Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation Action at the Generation Equality Forum
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), in its role as the Secretariat of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network, commits to working with interested government partners to advance gender-responsive adaptation action.
IISD Staff and Board of Directors Welcome Michelle Edkins as New Chair
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has a new Chair of its Board of Directors, effective today.
Kick-Starting Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy: Key takeaways from global peers
WINNIPEG—Compared to many other countries, Canada is lagging on climate adaptation. The impacts of climate change are already being felt from coast to coast, and the situation will only worsen unless greater steps are taken to prepare for what lies ahead.
G7 Nations Inject USD 190 Billion Into Fossil Fuels Despite Pledges for a Green Recovery
A new report finds G7 nations have been pumping more money into fossil fuels than clean energy, despite pledges to “build back better”.
How Canada Can Win the Race to Net-Zero
As more countries take action to limit global warming to 1.5°C by reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, Canada must accelerate efforts or risk getting left behind.
Alberta Oil Sector Facing Volatile and Long-Term Decline Even in the Absence of Domestic Climate Policies
A new report predicts a steady long-term decline in Alberta’s oil sector beginning by the end of the decade.
Poor Households Can Get Two Times Less LPG Subsidy Than Better-off Consumers in India—Report
As liquified petroleum gas (LPG) prices rise, experts warn that poor households in India may benefit two times less from LPG support than those better-off.
New Research at IISD Experimental Lakes Area This Summer
IISD Experimental Lakes Area is carefully and safely opening its doors to new research and a slightly larger research team this summer.