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The End of Coal: Ontario’s coal phase-out

Ontario has successfully implemented its policy to put an end to coal use in 2014. This energy transition has become “the single largest GHG reduction measure in North America”: since 2007, when coal accounted for about 25 per cent of its electricity generation, Ontario has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 34 Mt or 17 per cent.
Report June 29, 2015

Winnipeg institute breathes new life into outdoor research station

“People have known about ELA, but that’s about it,” said Matt McCandless, executive director of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), a Winnipeg policy think tank now operating the 27,000-hectare former federal research station. “They don’t know what happens about ELA or haven’t been able to see it. That’s something we set out to change.”

IISD in the news June 29, 2015

Pelly’s Lake watershed management project complete

"The Pelly’s Lake watershed area encompasses about 23,000 acres and ongoing IISD research is showing the potential for removing 5,000 kg of phosphorus per year by keeping the wetland intact, said Justin Reid, manager for the LSRCD. The phosphorus is taken up by the vast sea of cattail that has established in the valley."

IISD in the news June 25, 2015

Investment Contracts for Agriculture: Maximizing gains and minimizing risks

This joint IISD, World Bank and UNCTAD discussion paper marries two substantial bodies of research to show how investment contracts can be set up to promote sustainable development. It presents the top five positive outcomes and the five downsides from private sector investments in large-scale agricultural projects. 
Report June 23, 2015