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CAPA: Fiji

In Fiji, the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative will promote sustainable fisheries, support reforestation, safeguard locally managed marine areas, train local communities, preserve functional and healthy ecosystems, and improve flood mitigation.
Initiatives February 5, 2024

Belize

In Belize, the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative will address water security concerns, protect biodiversity, improve hydrological functions, stabilize and enhance degraded soil, and support ecosystem services for local communities.
Initiatives February 5, 2024

Moving Beyond GDP in the Caribbean

Growth in GDP in the Caribbean isn't capturing the full story of natural disasters, climate change, and social disruption—but action is already underway to move beyond GDP.
Insight February 1, 2024

Carbon capture tax credit could cost taxpayers $1B more than expected, PBO warns

A controversial tax credit meant to help jump-start carbon capture projects could cost $1 billion more than the federal government estimated, says the independent parliamentary budget watchdog. In several federal budgets, Finance Canada forecast that the carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) investment tax credit would cost $4.6 billion between 2022-28. The Parliamentary Budget Officer now estimates the CCUS investment tax credit will cost $5.7 billion.
IISD in the news February 1, 2024

Lessons Learned at COP 28

Two newcomers to climate negotiations reflect on their COP 28 experiences—surprises, insights, and what they'll look for at the next UNFCCC talks.
Insight January 31, 2024

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

The SUNCASA project aims to reduce barriers to the participation of women and other underrepresented groups in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of urban Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Dire Dawa (Ethiopia), Kigali (Rwanda), and Johannesburg (South Africa).
Initiatives January 30, 2024

Urban Nature-Based Solutions

SUNCASA’s watershed restoration and greening activities aim to enhance the resilience of African cities to the escalating challenges posed by climate impacts, particularly floods and droughts, and to strengthen biodiversity and ecological health to address land and water degradation.
Initiatives January 30, 2024