CAPA will use nature-based solutions to support local communities in adapting to climate change while safeguarding critical ecosystems.
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** What's new in sustainable development
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** Using Nature to Build Resilience in Protected Areas
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The Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) initiative kicked off ([link removed]) last Friday in Lusaka, Zambia. The three-year project ([link removed]) will use nature-based solutions to help local communities adapt to climate change while safeguarding critical ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa, Belize and Fiji.
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** The Economics Behind Carbon Capture and Storage
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As the debate in Canada around CCS continues, IISD experts are speaking with the
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** Each BCA Is Unique, so How Can We Align on Policy?
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It's likely a matter of when—not if—border carbon adjustment measures will be challenged under the WTO's dispute settlement system, but this doesn't diminish the need for meaningful discussion on the issue. IISD experts offer a practical way forward in two new ([link removed]) briefs ([link removed]) .
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** WTO Public Forum to Address Trade and Sustainability
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The WTO Public Forum is taking place this week in Geneva. IISD will be hosting a panel discussion ([link removed]) this Friday looking at how the multilateral trading system and climate regime can work together amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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** Turbocharging the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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This month is the SDG Summit 2023 ([link removed]) . IISD’s Earth Negotiations Bulletin team will report on the meeting and offer post-event analysis. Tune in on Sept 14 ([link removed]) to hear experts from IISD, the SDG Lab, and Cepei discuss why this event matters and how we can turbocharge the 2030 Agenda.
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** Data Nerds in Canada: Get ready for the Hackathon!
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IISD’s Experimental Lakes Area is inviting students and young professionals in Canada to join us in hacking the world’s freshwater laboratory ([link removed]) . Dig into 50-year-old datasets, learn how to build a data product from start to finish, and work with established experts in the field.
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** AI Can Play a Role in Environmental Governance
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The fast uptake of ChatGPT and other new tools has prompted many discussions about the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence. In a new article ([link removed]) , our expert looks at the implications of AI for environmental governance and policy.
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** Supporting the Next Wave of Sustainability Experts
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IISD is kicking off its annual workshop series for university students considering a career in sustainable development. The virtual events are free, interactive, and tailored to different world regions and time zones. Learn more here ([link removed]) .
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