Are Your Sperm in Trouble?
"Perhaps even more alarming, Canadian scientists conducted a seven-year experiment on a lake in Ontario, adding endocrine disrupting chemicals and then observing the impact on fathead minnows."
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The problems with Michael Chong’s carbon pricing plan
"A 2015 report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) estimates these tax expenditures, available exclusively to Canada’s mining, oil and natural gas sectors, cost the federal government approximately $1.1 billion in foregone revenue each year."
IISD Researcher Receives Gender and Environment Advocate Award
IISD is very proud to announce that Julie Dekens, senior researcher with IISD’s Resilience Program, has received a major award from the Geneva Environment Network.
Wasting methane can break carbon budget
"Phasing out methane is a low-hanging fruit with tremendous environmental benefits and profitable outcomes for those who take part in the solutions. To end this wasteful practice should be a no brainer, even for those living in a world of alternative facts."
How Can the SDGs Contribute to Gender Equality?
How are the Sustainable Development Goals looking to ensure gender equity. This International Women's Day, Livia Bizikova takes a look.
Third High-Level Seminar on Green Public Procurement
The High-Level Seminar (HLS) on Green Public Procurement aims to engage with parliamentarians, senior-level bureaucrats and procurement policy decision-makers in Bhutan.
WEBINAR | Sector Integration in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process
Join the NAP Global Network for a webinar that will explore how countries are ensuring climate-resilience planning in priority sectors.
Ecuador reaffirms its commitment to sustainable mining by joining IGF
The Government of Ecuador expressed its commitment to good governance of the mining sector by joining the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF.)
Education that transforms the economy and labour force
"There is a similar message in a recent report by the Winnipeg-based international think tank, the International Institute for Sustainable Development, that deals with the disparity in growth-producing investments. It suggests this country is over-invested in natural resources and concludes: "Canada must grow its human capital. Better education and training are key here.""
Innovation for Sustainability in the Mining Sector
The Sustainability Forum will discuss the important role that innovation will play in the mining sector to help achieve the SDGs. Innovation can take many forms, including technology, finance, business models and partnerships throughout all stages of mine development.