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Ottawa looking for Canadian-made solutions for plastic pollution

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is looking for homegrown solutions to deal with plastic waste as Ottawa hosts an international conference to develop a global treaty to combat plastic pollution.

IISD in the news April 23, 2024

Why Blaine Higgs's 'big picture' emissions plan faces long odds

Canadian premier's vision of selling LNG to Europe to close coal plants faces local and global obstacles.

IISD in the news April 23, 2024

Rupal Verma

Person April 23, 2024

Will the Inclusion of Voluntary Standards in Trade Agreements Lead to More Sustainable Trade?

The use of voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) and similar systems in free trade agreements (FTAs) is gaining traction. Will it lead to more sustainable production and consumption globally?

Brief April 23, 2024

Ryan Woo

Person April 22, 2024

Ecuadorian Voters Reject Investor-State Arbitration

Voters in Ecuador on Sunday decisively rejected a government proposal to recognize international arbitration to resolve investment disputes.

IISD in the news April 22, 2024

What to Expect at Plastics INC-4

What to expect in Ottawa as plastic pollution treaty talks get underway, explained by the team leader of the global neutral reporting service Earth Negotiations Bulletin.

Explainer April 22, 2024

Ecuador Referendum Rules Out ISDS Return, Underlining Public Support for a Sustainable Path

Ecuador has voted to allow international arbitration and investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) in its treaties and agreements. But the risks that initially made them turn away from this outdated model remain.

Press release April 22, 2024

Designing Responsible Agricultural Investment Contracts in Eastern and Southern Africa

This workshop discussed how IISD’s model contract clauses can help member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa promote and facilitate responsible investment in agriculture.

Workshop April 18, 2024

Sustainable Agriculture Newsletter

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Page April 17, 2024