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Electrifying Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fleets
Electrifying transportation has shown early promise in Canada. But the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle classes is running a few years behind the light-duty market. Despite its potential, electrification is not yet happening at the pace and scale needed to achieve significant emission reductions in these two classes of vehicles.
Canada’s Electrification Advantage in the Race to Net-Zero
Our research identifies targeted opportunities to accelerate the electrification of Canadian businesses, as well as the key barriers inhibiting the pace and scale of progress needed to get on a trajectory to net-zero.
Electrifying Heating in Commercial and Institutional Buildings
Heating buildings is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada—emissions that must be mitigated to meet our net-zero targets. About three quarters of this sector’s emissions must be eliminated by 2040, and since most heating equipment installed today is likely to still be running then, there is no time to waste.
Synergies Between Biodiversity and Climate Policy Frameworks – A Series of Thematic Papers
These thematic papers have everything policy-makers need to pursue more synergistic responses to address the co-existing challenge of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Country Diagnostic Report: Ethiopia
This report provides an overview of the current economic, social, and climate (mitigation and adaptation) trends in Ethiopia, as well as projections based on modelling.
A Draft World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies: What's on the table?
World Trade Organization (WTO) members hope to conclude a deal to curb harmful fisheries subsidies in June. This update provides an overview of the draft agreement and highlights how it attempts to find balance among various priorities and considerations.
Country Diagnostic Report: Nigeria
This report provides an overview of the current economic, social, and climate (mitigation and adaptation) trends in Nigeria, as well as projections based on modelling.
Sustainable Asset Valuation of Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure in South Africa
This report presents the results of a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) assessment for wastewater treatment infrastructure in South Africa
Country Diagnostic Report: Malawi
This report provides an overview of the current economic, social, and climate (mitigation and adaptation) trends in Malawi, as well as projections based on modelling.
Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Mexico
This assessment report examines Mexico's mining policy framework—specifically six important focus areas—and makes recommendations for policy reform and improvement.