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How Trump may spur Canada to up its game on climate change

"But Canada can also send its own clean energy south of the border, added Amin Asadollahi of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). Through regional pacts and state-level alliances, he said Canada may be able to counter some of the effects of Trump's support for pipelines and the emissions-heavy coal industry."

IISD in the news February 7, 2017

Targeted Topics Forum: “Monitoring and Evaluation of National Adaptation Plans: Strengthening Adaptation Processes”

Event February 7, 2017

INDABA 2017 Sustainability Round Tables

Event February 7, 2017

Clémence Naré

Person February 6, 2017

New research at Hydro-Québec aims to take advantage of energy "revolution"

"“If we are going to increase renewable and micro-renewable generation, we need to (first) enable people to sell to the grid,” said Amin Asadollahi, the lead on climate change mitigation for North America at the International Institute for Sustainable Development."

IISD in the news February 2, 2017

IISD Best Practices Series: Exhaustion of Local Remedies in International Investment Law

Part of IISD’s Best Practices Series, this advisory bulletin reviews state-of-the-art options and approaches to the exhaustion of local remedies requirement in international investment law.

Guide January 30, 2017

Canadian Scientists Explain Exactly How Their Government Silenced Science

"When the government announced they would no longer fund the ELA, there was a public outcry, says the ELA's current executive director, Matthew McCandless"

IISD in the news January 30, 2017

Cameron Hunter

Person January 30, 2017

Throwing the Chocolate Bar Out with the Bathwater: Cadbury’s transition to an in-house sustainability standard

This commentary explains how Cadbury’s recent decision to develop its own inhouse sustainability standard rather than continue to rely on Fairtrade International certification is a great step backwards for global cocoa sustainability.

Policy Analysis January 30, 2017

As U.S. and Canadian Climate Policies Diverge, How Do We Ensure Canada’s Competitiveness?

With relatively new administrations on both sides of the border, the United States and Canada have staked out opposing views on climate change. That has environmentalists and businesses worried. This has potentially damaging consequences for Canada’s trade competitiveness.

Insight January 27, 2017