Carbon border adjustment unfair on developing countries
The new carbon border adjustment approach by players in the global multilateral trading system is a new phenomenon to address climate change issues.
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Destruction of Ukraine's Nova Kakhovka Dam Marks Catastrophic Turn
IISD is deeply concerned about the destruction of a major dam in Southern Ukraine earlier this week, which has resulted in a massive humanitarian and environmental crisis.
Canada’s Energy Future Must Be Guided by Credible 1.5°C Scenarios
The Canada Energy Regulator has been directed to model the country's energy transition in a way that aligns with the Paris Agreement goal of keeping global warming within 1.5°C. This is a first, and it's a key opportunity to help decision-makers prepare for radically different global energy markets.
EU carbon tax, SAF mandates may divert airline traffic to Switzerland, UK: IATA
The European Union's carbon taxes and mandates for using sustainable aviation fuel are likely to hike operational costs for airlines that may choose to fly instead to nearby countries such as Switzerland, the UK and Turkey, an official from the International Air Transport Association told S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Border Carbon Adjustment Measures: Informal Technical Dialogue for Capital-Based Officials of Concerned Trade Partners
IISD, in collaboration with CUTS International Geneva, is organizing a technical webinar to offer capital-based officials affected by BCAs an opportunity to learn about the latest developments regarding BCAs, share their concerns, and exchange views for possible stronger international cooperation.
Second global plastics meeting makes progress
The second meeting to create a global plastics agreement ended with delegates agreeing to have a draft prepared in six months’ time, despite delays at the outset of negotiations.
Don’t Waste $15B Growth Fund on Carbon Capture, Experts Warn Ottawa
Squandering the C$15-billion Canada Growth Fund on carbon capture and storage (CCS) for the oil and gas sector would be a huge mistake, warn experts from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), arguing that the cash-trapping technology has proved ineffective over decades while better investment options have emerged.
UN Plastics Treaty: After rocky start, 170 nations agree to draw up draft agreement
Last week's crunch talks were on the 'brink of chaos', but on Friday 170 nations agreed to draw up an initial first draft of a global plastic pollution treaty by November.
EU implements carbon border adjustment policy
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is the beginning of new policies surrounding the global fight against climate change. The International Institute for Sustainable Development, an independent award-winning think tank, states that this policy development is an attempt to tackle emissions-intensive, heavily traded sectors through carbon pricing.