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The Message of the Brundtland Commission Continues to Resonate, Thirty Years On

Mark Halle explores why the Brundtland Commission, which first articulated the notion of sustainable development back in 1987, still manages to inspire 30 years later. (UN Photo)

Insight June 13, 2017

The True Cost of Coal and Renewables in Indonesia

Indonesia is facing an energy crunch as demand for electricity rises across the country. The country is one of the world’s largest coal producers, and is developing plans for an additional 35 gigawatts (GW) of new coal-fired power stations. Proponents of the development claim that coal is the cheapest source of energy available. Is this really true?

Insight June 12, 2017

2017 CIC Community Indicators Symposium

The 2017 Community Indicators Consortium Symposium will be held on June 12 and 13 in Winnipeg, Canada.

Event June 12, 2017

The Vulnerability of Pakistan's Water Sector to the Impacts of Climate Change: Identification of gaps and recommendations for action

This report explores the vulnerability of Pakistan’s water supply to climate change, noting potential changes in water availability, water demand, implications for key sectors, and strategies for addressing knowledge and capacity gaps.

Report June 10, 2017

Onjisay Aki International Summit on Climate Change

Our president Scott Vaughan is proud to be speaking at the Onjisay Aki International Summit on Climate Change, which hosted by First Peoples, will bring Indigenous knowledge of living in balance with nature’s laws together with contributions of other climate leaders from the international community.

Event June 8, 2017

Media Availability: Zebra mussels and fresh water

IISD Experimental Lakes Area is pleased to offer expertise to media on zebra mussels and the effect they can have on our province's fresh water.

Press release June 7, 2017

Série environnement: région des lacs expérimentaux

"Un projet scientifique dans le Nord de l'Ontario est de grand intérêt dans le monde scientifique. La Région des lacs expérimentaux dans le district de Kenora compte près d'une soixantaine de lacs qui sont à l'abri de l'impact des activités humaines."

IISD in the news June 7, 2017

IISD Speech: President and CEO Scott Vaughan at the World Circular Economy Forum 2017, Helsinki

IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan speech from the World Circular Economy Forum 2017 on June 6, 2017 in Helsinki.

Policy Analysis June 6, 2017

Indicator Preferences in National Reporting of Progress Toward the Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are intended to offer an ambitious and transformational agenda for our common future through 2030. In this brief, we review countries’ voluntary reviews to the HLPF to identify the indicators that countries have actually been using in their reports to date, and data attached to those indicators.

Brief June 5, 2017

2017 Our City: A Peg Report on the Natural and Built Environment

The third edition of Our City, A Peg Report examines how the physical, mental, and social health and well-being of Winnipeggers is shaped by their environment.

Report June 5, 2017