Plus: How Kenya is adapting to drought; the role of mining in the clean energy transition; ramping up sustainable transport, and more.
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** What's new in sustainable development
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** Gap Widens Between Global Fossil Fuel Production and Climate Commitments
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New research ([link removed]) finds that the world plans to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels than is consistent with the Paris Agreement.
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** Canada Needs New Approach to Climate Disaster Recovery
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Federal funding for climate disaster recovery efforts should focus on prevention and resilience building ([link removed]) rather than only providing more money for disaster response.
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** Thriving in Dry Times: How Kenya is adapting
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The latest photo essay ([link removed]) from the NAP Global Network shows how Kenyan communities are responding to the hardships of drought, from restoring a canal to diversifying livestock.
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** The Role of Mining in a Fair, Equitable, and Inclusive Energy Transition
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This is the focus of the IGF’s annual general meeting, happening this week. Follow the proceedings virtually ([link removed]) or read daily reports ([link removed]) from IISD's Earth Negotiations Bulletin.
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** Giving a Much-Needed Boost to Sustainable Transport
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Sustainable public transport can increase mobility while minimizing emissions—yet it's not being developed at the scale needed to meet net-zero targets. We've got ideas ([link removed]) to change this.
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** Investment Policy Forum Advances Key Reforms
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IISD convened more than 100 negotiators from developing countries for this event ([link removed]) in Panama City, where discussions focused on promoting coherent and sustainable investment reform.
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** Supporting Farmers Grappling With Volatile Markets
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Disruptions in international commodity prices are threatening livelihoods in developing countries. Our webinar ([link removed]) will explain how sustainability standards can protect farmers.
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** Financing for Natural Infrastructure in Canada
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Learn about ([link removed]) the importance of relationship building and collaboration when it comes to boosting investments in natural infrastructure.
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** How Do We Localize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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National plans to reach the SDGs aren't always workable at the neighbourhood level. A UN report with IISD input offers guidance ([link removed]) .
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** A Fresh New Look for The World’s Freshwater Website
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IISD Experimental Lakes Area’s new site ([link removed]) will take you on a tour of the lakes, guide you through IISD-ELA's 50-year history, introduce you to award-winning research, and more.
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