IISD Applauds Canada’s Reaffirmation to End Domestic Public Finance for Fossil Fuels in Budget 2024
Today's federal budget announcement delivers new measures to support affordability and reaffirms Canada’s commitments on climate action.
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Experts Call on G7 to Get Serious on Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform
At this month’s G7 meetings, ministers need to close the loopholes and show they are serious about tackling fossil fuel subsidies.
Introductory Workshop on International Investment Law: Madagascar
An introductory workshop on international investment law for Madagascar government officials.
South Africa Fossil Fuel Subsidies Top $6 Billion, Study Shows
South Africa's fossil fuel subsidies rose to a 118 billion rand ($6.3 billion) in the 2023 fiscal year, providing incentives that encourage their continued use, according to a Canadian think tank. Government support for oil and gas consumption, electricity that's largely generated from coal, and carbon tax exemptions has tripled since 2018 in Africa's most industrialized nation, researchers at the Winnipeg-based International Institute for Sustainable Development wrote in a report published Tuesday.
South African Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record Highs as Country's Energy Crisis Deepens
South Africa's fossil fuel subsidies tripled between 2018 and 2023, hitting USD 7.5 billion, up from USD 2.9 billion 5 years earlier, a new report by IISD reveals.
Blackouts and Backsliding: Energy subsidies in South Africa 2023
Blackouts and Backsliding presents the latest energy subsidy data for South Africa.
Sustainable Asset Valuation of Parques del Río Norte in Medellín, Colombia
This economic valuation demonstrates the benefits of expanding urban green space in the city of Medellín, Colombia.
What’s Next After UNEA-6: Why “synergies” is more than a buzzword
In an era marked by escalating environmental challenges and geopolitical tension, the Sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) called for more cooperation to tackle the triple planetary crisis.