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IISD Mourns the Passing of Ciata Bishop, Advisor and Advocate for Responsible Agricultural Investment

IISD is saddened by the recent loss of Ciata Bishop, a longtime friend and advisor to our team, and a passionate advocate for ensuring that investment is conducted sustainably and with the involvement of the communities affected.

Statement October 13, 2022

Promoting Responsible and Climate-Smart Investment in Agriculture in Southeast Asia Through Multistakeholder Approaches

This online event aims to improve awareness and understanding of innovative approaches to promote responsible and climate smart investment in agriculture and food systems in ASEAN and of the methodologies, tools and metrics developed to support these approaches.

Webinar October 12, 2022

Measuring the SDGs: Data practices, challenges, and futures

The growing turn to data as a means of knowing and governing global problems requires a multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral dialogue.

Conference October 11, 2022

14th Annual Forum of Developing Country Investment Negotiators

The 14th Annual Investment Forum took place in 2022 in Abuja, Nigeria, with the theme: Coherence in International Investment Governance

Conference October 11, 2022

LNG to Europe? Ramped-up export sales are just a pipe dream, research shows

Despite the European Union striving to slash its demand for Russian gas by two-thirds by the end of this year and to end all its dependence on Russian fossil fuels by 2027, there’s no path for liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Canada to help the continent meet its short-term energy needs, the International Institute for Sustainable Development concluded in a policy brief in August.

IISD in the news October 11, 2022

Reality check: exporting Canadian LNG won't help Europe but will hurt Canada's economy

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis mean Europe is desperate for energy, sparking renewed interest in developing liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities on Canada’s East Coast. After proponents’ hopes for a Germany-Canada LNG export deal were dashed in favour of green hydrogen in August, some argue that Canada is missing an opportunity to take advantage of its natural gas resources and today’s record-breaking gas prices. But this ignores a host of realities. Specifically, the reality of timing, the reality of energy markets, and the reality of economics.

IISD in the news October 10, 2022

Uncertain Climate Impact and Several Open Questions

This report offers an in-depth legal analysis of the agreement in principle for a reform of the Energy Charter Treaty as tentatively agreed on by the contracting parties in June 2022.

Report October 10, 2022

Ce que travailler ensemble pour sauver la couche d'ozone nous apprend sur l'action climatique aujourd'hui

Cora Young avait huit ans lorsqu’elle a appris en classe que la mousse de polystyrène, l’emballage à clapet de certains hamburgers de restauration rapide, était l’un des produits contenant des produits chimiques responsables de la dégradation de la couche d’ozone de la Terre.

IISD in the news October 8, 2022

What working together to save the ozone layer tells us about climate action today

35 years ago, the Montreal Protocol showed how successful co-operation could solve a big environmental problem.

IISD in the news October 8, 2022

African scientists visit Winnipeg to study Canadian lakes

CBC's Marjorie Dowhos talks to a group of female scientists from Africa, who came to Winnipeg to visit the Experimental Lakes area in northwestern Ontario, as they work to preserve and protect Africa's largest lakes.

IISD in the news October 8, 2022