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U.S. Economy and Workers Have Most to Lose from Tariff Hikes

President Trump recently announced tariff hikes on all steel imports and an increase for imported aluminum. IISD economic modelling analysis confirms and quantifies recent predictions that import restrictions are likely to harm the U.S. economy itself.

Policy Analysis March 5, 2018

Cities, scientists unite in battle against climate change at U.N. summit

"The push to reinforce ties between scientists and local governments comes at a pivotal time as many cities prepare to invest in new infrastructure, said Henry David Venema of the International Institute for Sustainable Development."

IISD in the news March 4, 2018

PDAC Sustainability Forum: Minerals and Metals in a Low Carbon Economy

This Sustainability Forum will discuss the important role that minerals and metals will play in the mining sector to help shift to a low-carbon economy.

Event March 3, 2018

Four Ways Cities are Localizing the SDGs

Four cities in North America are working to track how well their citizens are doing against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more.

Insight March 2, 2018

Low-Carbon Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure: The role of public procurement

This report discusses how to leverage the power of public procurement laws, policies and practices to drive low-carbon innovation in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Report March 1, 2018

Big Data for Resilience

Big Data is dramatically changing the way in which data is collected and processed. IISD's Big Data for Resilience initiative looks to bridge the gap between Big Data and resilience programming.

Project March 1, 2018

The Artisanal of Way of Mining

"A report tracking the growth in artisanal and small-scale mining seeks to address the need for greater regulation. Khai Trung Le talks to Matthew Bliss about what role policy and industry have to play in its development."

IISD in the news February 28, 2018

2017 IGF Annual Report

Read the IGF's 2017 Annual Report, highlighting successes throughout the year and how leveraging mining for sustainable development can limit negative impacts and ensure financial benefits are shared.

Report February 28, 2018

Commodity Trading: Understanding the tax-related challenges for home and host countries

How are commodity traders involved in buying and selling mineral production from private mining companies in resource-rich developing countries? We set out to explore...

Project February 28, 2018

Making Biomass Big Business in Manitoba

Biomass has the potential to be a major player in the renewable energy sector in Manitoba. Now we need to create a sustainable industry for it. Here's how we can make that happen.

Insight February 26, 2018