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IISD-ELA youth engagement officer recognized for conservation efforts

Emily Kroft has been named one of the 30 Under 30 Conservation Leaders of 2023 by Corporate Knights magazine, a quarterly publication focused on climate change, responsible investing and green corporate citizenship. Kroft said she has been involved with environmental advocacy since she was "around 13." She said she was viewed as the "kid advocate" throughout her post-secondary years, and is now a water policy and youth engagement officer with the International Institute for Sustainable Development-Experimental Lakes Area, working on the IISD Next program.
IISD in the news November 22, 2023

Canada won't get to net zero without an emissions cap on oil and gas, researchers say

The oil and gas sector is being increasingly scrutinized for its contribution to the climate crisis, as it is estimated that this particular industry is responsible for more than 75 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 per cent of all carbon dioxide emissions, according to the United Nations. While many producers have said they are committed to the global goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, with production of oil and gas expected to continue to ramp up for the foreseeable future, it’s difficult to see how this will be achieved.
IISD in the news November 22, 2023

Valuing Sustainable Transport

All infrastructure investments generate benefits and costs, which is why it is crucial to identify, quantify, and analyze all impacts surrounding a project. IISD developed the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) method to do just that, helping investors, planners, and policy-makers make informed decisions about sustainable transportation investments. Join us for this webinar series on valuing sustainable transport with SAVi.
Webinar November 21, 2023