Advancing Alignment for Climate-Resilient Development
IISD has published three briefs introducing the concept of alignment and outlining entry points for countries to get started in aligning different policy processes.
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CCICED Policy Research Report on Environment and Development 2014: Management and institutional innovation in green development
The China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development—a body of international and Chinese experts—offers its recommendations to the Chinese government on the transition to a green economy.
Mainstreaming Sustainable Public Procurement through the Introduction of Product Service Systems in the Western Cape
This project will introduce product service systems in the Western Cape, South Africa, as a specific tool to implement sustainable public procurement.
Canadian Impact Infrastructure Exchange – Pilot
The Canadian Impact Infrastructure Exchange (CIIX) is an information exchange that will bring together investors, including Canada's largest pension plans, and infrastructure investment opportunities that feature positive social and environmental impacts for Canadian communities.
Developing national adaptation monitoring and evaluation systems: A guidebook
This guidebook is intended for decision makers and technical advisors involved in the development of national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for adaptation, particularly in developing and middle-income countries.
Subsidies to Coal Production in China
This report presents the first detailed estimate of subsidies to coal production in China, identifying an estimated USD 5.8 billion in in government support in 2013.
Watershed Indicators: The challenge of consistency
In 2014–2015, with support from Environment Canada, the Canadian Sustainability Indicators Network (CSIN) explored the question of watershed indicator consistency and coherency across Canada and between Canada and the United States.
2015 Our City: A Peg Report on Health Equity
This report shines a light on the gap between the groups in Winnipeg experiencing the highest and lowest health status, and why that gap exists.
The Paris Agreement: Built to last
As the dust begins to settle following the euphoric sense of achievement and relief of UNFCCC delegates during the closing plenary of COP 21 earlier this month, the time has come for a reality check.
Addressing the global infrastructure deficit—Can we rely on institutional investors?
The global infrastructure gap is forecast to reach USD 50 trillion by 2030. In Canada, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reports that CAD 145 billion worth of infrastructure is required in order to return infrastructure funding to historic levels—amounting to an additional CAD 20 to 30 billion a year for 10 years on top of current spending.