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Freedom from fossil fuels? Canada's energy-security future hinges on continued growth of renewables

It's often stated that Canada's abundant oil and gas reserves provide energy security. Yet recent geopolitical turmoil–such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine–has tested this notion, causing oil and gas prices to surge, fuelling inflation and making Canadians' lives more costly. Increasingly, especially given climate change's existential threat, it's apparent Canada's energy-security future involves moving beyond oil and gas.
IISD in the news October 30, 2023

Climate adaptation initiatives launched in Binga

The adoption of nature-based solutions for adaptation against climate change is seen as one of the steps to enhancing sustainability and food security. World Wildlife Fund Zimbabwe has come up with a Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas initiative where it is working with Binga and Hwange Rural District Councils, government departments, traditional leaders and local communities to promote natural solutions to strengthening climate resilience and protecting biodiversity.
IISD in the news October 30, 2023

New legal tool can help governments get food systems back on track

The IISD Model Contract Clauses for Responsible Investment in Agriculture offer agricultural investment negotiators, state lawyers, and policy-makers a series of user-friendly, customizable contract provisions to help them design responsible and effective agricultural investment contracts. Such contracts help supplement gaps in domestic laws, not replace them, to get food systems back on track.
IISD in the news October 27, 2023

2023 Investment Policy Forum

The 15th Investment Policy Forum was held in Panama City, Panama, from October 25 to 27, 2023. The event was organized by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and hosted by the Government of Panama.
Conference October 25, 2023