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Seabed regulator accused of deciding deep sea's future 'behind closed doors'

The UN-affiliated organisation that oversees deep-sea mining, a controversial new industry, has been accused of failings of transparency after an independent body responsible for reporting on negotiations was kicked out.

IISD in the news April 1, 2022

New UN climate report to tackle reining in emissions

The U.N. climate science panel publishes its final report in the current assessment cycle on Monday, and this time will focus on ways of curbing greenhouse gas emissions, although the consensual nature of the reports means it could steer away from the most dramatic warnings.

IISD in the news April 1, 2022

Carbon tax increases 2.2 cents per litre today

IISD Senior Associate Aaron Cosbey explains the latest developments in the Canadian carbon tax, gas prices, and rebates.

IISD in the news April 1, 2022

Fish Forward: Protecting Manitoba's fishery way of life

Join us in protecting Manitoba's fishery way of life.

Project April 1, 2022

Green Reconstruction of Ukraine

We make the case for a sustainable, resilient, and equitable recovery in Ukraine.

Project April 1, 2022

Gas Pressure: Exploring the case for gas-fired power in South Africa

This webinar, organized in partnership with WWF South Africa, provided a first look at findings from the new IISD report "Gas Pressure: Exploring the case for gas-fired power in South Africa".

Webinar March 31, 2022

Report urges South Africa to push pause on gas-to-power so risks and alternatives can be fully assessed

A new report on the role of gas in South Africa's electricity system argues that it would be a "costly mistake" to pursue large gas-to-power investments in light of a shrinking role for gas in the power sector and improving prospects for greener alternatives.

IISD in the news March 31, 2022

Rich countries must end 74% of oil and gas production by 2030 – report

Poor countries need more time to end fossil fuel production, argues a report commissioned by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

IISD in the news March 31, 2022

Investing in Gas-Fired Power Would Likely be a ‘Costly Mistake’ for South Africa

There is no need for South Africa to invest in a gas-to-power sector at this time and pushing ahead with such plans could negatively impact the country’s economy and climate, according to a new report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) released today.

Press release March 31, 2022

Gas Pressure: Exploring the case for gas-fired power in South Africa

The report analyzes the need for gas-fired power in South Africa, including risks, alternatives, and timeframes for decision making.

Report March 31, 2022