Behavioural Science for Climate Change Adaptation
Applying behavioural science to climate change adaptation solutions may feel resource intensive, but research shows it is likely less costly than an intervention that doesn't work.
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Building Natural Infrastructure Capacity Across Professions and Skilled Trades in the Canadian Prairies
As the demand for natural infrastructure continues to grow across the Canadian Prairies, it's essential to build more professional capacity in the skilled trades.
Inside World Water Week 2024
Online and in Stockholm, World Water Week takes place from August 25 – 29, 2024. This year’s theme is “Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future”. IISD will be in Sweden participating and hosting two sessions you can watch online.
Revitalizing International Fossil Fuel Subsidy Phase-Out Commitments Through Roadmaps, Closing Loopholes, and Support
A new approach outlines how countries can strengthen fossil fuel subsidy reform commitments with time-bound roadmaps, closing loopholes, and support for lower-income countries.
Sustainable Jobs for Indigenous Clean Energy Action
This brief provides recommendations, grounded in lessons and successes from Indigenous Clean Energy's programs and experiences, to inform how Canada's sustainable jobs programming and investments can be implemented to support Indigenous-led solutions in clean energy and energy efficiency.
Why scientists are dumping microplastics into Ontario's Experimental Lakes Area
IISD Experimental Lakes Area is known as the world's freshwater laboratory and was set aside for scientists to conduct research in northwest Ontario, including a new project that aims to shed light on the effects of microplastics on ecosystems.
It's time to finally put an end to public funding of fossil fuels
Next year, Canada will host the G7, an opportune moment to lead by example in aligning spending with its climate commitments, writes IISD's Laura Cameron.
A Sustainable Asset Valuation of the Mass Rapid Transit System in Pampanga, Philippines
This assessment presents the economic valuation of the mass-rapid transit (MRT) system in Pampanga, Philippines, including its investment costs, added benefits, and avoided costs.
Tropic Coffee
This case study analyzes the extent to which a small coffee processor and trader in Rwanda complies with international standards for responsible investment in agriculture.