IISD: EU’s historic Energy Charter Treaty vote will boost energy transition
The European Parliament has voted for the European Union to withdraw from the climate-threatening Energy Charter Treaty.
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IISD receives funding from a variety of public and private sources to finance specific projects relating to its strategic objectives.
Ottawa looking for Canadian-made solutions for plastic pollution
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is looking for homegrown solutions to deal with plastic waste as Ottawa hosts an international conference to develop a global treaty to combat plastic pollution.
Why Blaine Higgs's 'big picture' emissions plan faces long odds
Canadian premier's vision of selling LNG to Europe to close coal plants faces local and global obstacles.
Will the Inclusion of Voluntary Standards in Trade Agreements Lead to More Sustainable Trade?
The use of voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) and similar systems in free trade agreements (FTAs) is gaining traction. Will it lead to more sustainable production and consumption globally?
Ecuadorian Voters Reject Investor-State Arbitration
Voters in Ecuador on Sunday decisively rejected a government proposal to recognize international arbitration to resolve investment disputes.
What to Expect at Plastics INC-4
What to expect in Ottawa as plastic pollution treaty talks get underway, explained by the team leader of the global neutral reporting service Earth Negotiations Bulletin.
Ecuador Referendum Rules Out ISDS Return, Underlining Public Support for a Sustainable Path
Ecuador has voted to allow international arbitration and investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) in its treaties and agreements. But the risks that initially made them turn away from this outdated model remain.