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Ottawa set to end domestic subsidies for unabated fossil-fuel production

Fourteen years ago, Canada joined the rest of the G20 in promising to wean fossil-fuel companies off of government subsidies that encouraged wasteful consumption and undermined efforts to slow climate change. Next week, that promise is expected to finally be fulfilled.

IISD in the news July 14, 2023

Navigating India's Coal Transition: Decommissioning, repurposing, and diversification

This webinar explores the economics and options for decommissioning end-of-life coal mines and thermal power plants, highlighting the potential for repurposing their land and assets.

Webinar July 13, 2023

What Does Canada's 2023 Budget Signal for the Future of Fresh Water, Adaptation, and Natural Infrastructure on the Prairies?

Canada's 2023 Budget proved to be historic, with unprecedented investments for fresh water and the clean energy transition. As the Budget Implementation Act 2023 passed the House of Commons in June, what does this budget mean for fresh water, climate change adaptation, and natural infrastructure on the Canadian Prairies?

Policy Analysis July 12, 2023

New Handbook for ASEAN Parliamentarians to Advocate for Investments That Transform Food Systems

New handbook provides Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) parliamentarians with the knowledge they need to attract responsible investments.

Press release July 12, 2023

Most people want climate action. We need to speak up!

Contrary to popular belief, North Americans who want climate action are the overwhelming majority. We need to start acting like it.

IISD in the news July 12, 2023

Canada's ban on fossil fuel tax breaks will target production boosting measures

Canada will propose long-awaited measures to end some fossil fuel subsidies this month, becoming the first country in the Group of 20 to make the move, its environment minister said.

IISD in the news July 12, 2023

What Happens After the VLR? A conversation about the transformative impact of SDG localization and voluntary local reporting

A panel discussion at the 2023 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development explores how Voluntary Local Reviews impact community resilience.

Workshop July 11, 2023

From the UN 2023 Water Conference to the HLPF: Time for a radical shift in perspective on water

Coming on the heels of a landmark UN 2023 Water Conference held in March, what should governments, practitioners, scientists, and civil society keep in mind as we use the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to review where we are on SDG 6 and where we are heading?

Insight July 11, 2023

Bruxelles propose une sortie à l’échelle de l’UE du traité sur la Charte de l’énergie, considéré comme contraire au Green Deal

La Commission européenne a formellement proposé un retrait « coordonné et ordonné » du traité sur la Charte de l’énergie. La législation proposée, dévoilée vendredi après-midi après des jours de spéculation, verrait l’Union européenne et ses États membres quitter le traité controversé en même temps, évitant le chaos d’avoir des pays individuels suivant leur propre chemin. L’Allemagne, la France, l’Espagne, les Pays-Bas et la Pologne faisaient partie de ceux qui avaient précédemment annoncé leur intention de se retirer de manière unilatérale, à l’instar de l’Italie, qui a quitté la convention en 2016.

IISD in the news July 11, 2023

California’s coming for you, SEC

Canada’s oil and gas sector may think it’s well positioned to ride out a long-term decline in fossil fuel demand, but it’s not, a new report warns.

IISD in the news July 11, 2023