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Zambian Villagers Win the Right to Sue a Mining Company in the United Kingdom

In an interesting development, the United Kingdom Court of Appeal recently upheld the decision of a lower court that British courts have jurisdiction to hear a case in which a United Kingdom-based mining company’s activities caused harm abroad (in Zambia). We explore.

Insight October 27, 2017

Jason Potts Presented with First IISD Outstanding Achievement Award

IISD is pleased to announce Jason Potts as the recipient of the inaugural Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of his vision and leadership in championing inclusive sustainability standards.

Press release October 26, 2017

Towards a Pollution-Free Planet: North American Multi-Stakeholder Consultation in advance of the United Nations Environment Assembly

Pollution damages human health and impairs natural ecosystems.

Event October 26, 2017

Study says 66 per cent of Winnipeg’s homeless population is 'invisible'

"A report from Peg—a partnership between the International Institute of Sustainable Development and United Way of Winnipeg—says 66 per cent of Winnipeg’s homeless are invisible to the average Winnipegger."

IISD in the news October 24, 2017

Research on Eutrophication of Shallow Prairie Lakes

"The International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) has released a new study where researchers developed a nutrient mass balance model that can be used to identify the variance and relative importance of different nutrient sources and internal lake processes."

IISD in the news October 24, 2017

Up in smoke

"Pollution and its impacts on human health and assets cost Canadians tens of billions of dollars each year, according to a recent report from the Winnipeg-based International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)."

IISD in the news October 24, 2017

The Role of a Future Binding Instrument on TNCS and OBES with Respect to Human Rights in Providing Inclusive Remedies in Investment-related Disputes

IISD & the Durham Law School hosted a side event during the third session of the OEIGWG on Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises on how a binding instrument could address human rights.

Event October 23, 2017

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Zambian Villagers Win the Right to Sue a Mining Company in the United Kingdom

Jason Potts Presented with First IISD Outstanding Achievement Award

Towards a Pollution-Free Planet: North American Multi-Stakeholder Consultation in advance of the United Nations Environment Assembly

Study says 66 per cent of Winnipeg’s homeless population is 'invisible'

Research on Eutrophication of Shallow Prairie Lakes

Up in smoke

The Role of a Future Binding Instrument on TNCS and OBES with Respect to Human Rights in Providing Inclusive Remedies in Investment-related Disputes

66% of Winnipeg’s Homeless are Invisible to the Average Winnipegger

IISD Experimental Lakes Area (brochure)

IISD Experimental Lakes Area 2016-2017 Annual Report