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Les possibilités de recherche mondiale s’étendent alors que l’IISD assume l’exploitation des installations renommées constituées par la Région des lacs expérimentaux du Canada
L’Institut international du développement durable (IISD), le gouvernement de l’Ontario et le gouvernement du Canada ont pris part à la signature de trois accords qui garantissent l’exploitation à long terme des installations de recherche de la Région des lacs expérimentaux (ELA).
Winnipeg's quality of life improving overall, with critical areas for improvement remaining, annual check-up reveals
Winnipeg is improving or staying the same in 11 out of 16 key indicators but losing ground for five key indicators highlighted in a city-wide check-up that looks at everything from core housing need to personal disposable income to premature mortality rates.
Canadian climate policy review 2013: Federal government pulls back and provinces work together
Canadian climate policy development stalled in 2013 due to a loss of political will at the federal level to move forward on greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations while the country’s provinces worked independently and in partnerships to pick up the slack. This is according to a new review of Canadian governments’ policies on climate change in 2013, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
Interactive exhibit asks how can you improve the health of one of the world's greatest lakes?
On World Water Day, March 22, 2014, The Manitoba Museum, The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and other partners will launch a permanent, interactive, $1-million-plus exhibit: Lake Winnipeg: Shared Solutions. Shared Solutions uses the example of Lake Winnipeg, but more broadly allows museum visitors to discover answers to the question: What are the social, economic and environmental factors that determine the health of lakes?
Uganda's coffee sector works towards a climate resilient value chain
An innovative new pilot initiative demonstrates how to take a more integrated approach to climate adaptation in Uganda’s coffee value chain where farmers and processors are the most vulnerable to climate change.
Government of Canada releases proposed regulations to enable continued operation of Experimental Lakes Area
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) welcomes today’s announcement of proposed new regulations that would allow the important scientific research at the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) to continue
Ground-breaking new study reports double-digit growth in market performance of "eco-labels"
Private sector sourcing commitments are driving major market growth for sustainable commodities, according to the State of Sustainability Initiatives (SSI) Review 2014 published today by an alliance of international organisations.
Taking Winnipeg's Pulse: Community indicator system launches Dec. 3
Think of it like a check-up for Winnipeg. Peg, a new community indicator system, will launch tomorrow, a partnership between United Way of Winnipeg and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).