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Canada Joins Historic Commitment to End International Fossil Fuel Finance by End of 2022

Civil society organizations welcome historic 20+ country-strong commitment to end international oil, gas, and coal finance by end of 2022, say others need to follow.

Press release November 4, 2021

A la COP26, la lutte contre le charbon avance à petits pas

La COP26 a enregistré jeudi deux engagements de coalition d'Etats contre les énergies fossiles. L'un vise à mettre fin aux aides publiques accordées en leur faveur, l'autre à cesser d'en utiliser pour produire de l'énergie électrique.

IISD in the news November 4, 2021

Moins de finances publiques pour les énergies fossiles dès 2022 (in French)

24 pays et acteurs publics se sont engagés à arrêter dès 2022 de financer les projets d’extraction et de production de gaz, de pétrole ou de charbon.

IISD in the news November 4, 2021

Canada to stop financing fossil fuel projects abroad by end of 2022

The federal government announced Thursday morning it will cut subsidies that help oil and natural gas companies operate and expand outside the country by the end of next year.

IISD in the news November 4, 2021

Canada's global-carbon-price pitch at COP26 is an uphill battle

Carbon pricing has much less momentum at COP26 than environmentally crucial but less politically challenging policy initiatives.

IISD in the news November 3, 2021

COP 26 Side Event | Shifting Public Support and Policies Towards a Clean and Just Energy Transition in the Global South

This COP 26 side event hosted by IISD, GIZ, and IASS explores the potential for a fossil-free, clean, and just development pathway in the Global South.

Webinar November 2, 2021

Canada announces CAD 10 million in funding to accelerate climate adaptation in developing countries

The Canadian government has announced that it will provide CAD 10 million in funding for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network to support developing countries in accelerating their efforts to build resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Press release November 2, 2021

Global surge in energy prices must hasten energy transition, says OECD and IEA

The ongoing energy price hike should be an indication that governments should accelerate investment in sustainable energy infrastructure, rather than encourage fossil fuel subsidies, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the International Energy Agency (IEA).

IISD in the news November 2, 2021

Richard Halsey

Person November 2, 2021

Nature-based infrastructure creates more value for money

Nature-based infrastructure (NBI) can be up to 50% cheaper than traditional 'grey' infrastructure that provides the same infrastructure service, and can provide 28% better value for money, according to a paper from global think tank the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

IISD in the news November 2, 2021