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** What's new in sustainable development
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** EU Closing in on Historic Energy Charter Treaty Exit
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As the EU edges closer to a landmark withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty, IISD’s Lukas Schaugg unpacks the European Commission’s latest proposals for Reuters ([link removed]) .
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** IISD Mourns the Loss of Brian Mulroney
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IISD is deeply saddened at the passing of The Right Honorable Brian Mulroney ([link removed]) , former Prime Minister of Canada (1984 – 1993), who announced the creation ([link removed]) of IISD at the United Nations in 1988 ([link removed]) .
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** Supporting Canada’s Climate Through the 2024 Budget
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Through the Green Budget Coalition ([link removed]) , our President and CEO Patricia Fuller met with Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland ([link removed]) to discuss how next month’s Budget 2024 can support climate and economic goals.
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** Can We Carve Out Fossil Fuels From Investor–State Disputes?
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The investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system’s role in hindering climate action is well-documented. IISD’s Lukas Schaugg, Suzy Nikièma, and Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder analyze ([link removed]) if a fossil fuel ‘carveout’ from ISDS can be a solution and explain how it would work.
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** The Future of Electric Vehicles in India
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Cities in India face urban mobility and transport challenges including air pollution, high carbon dioxide emissions, long commute times, and safety concerns. With the country’s Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme staring at an uncertain future, we explore the road ahead ([link removed]) .
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** How to Make Soybeans Sustainable
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Less than 3% of soybeans are produced in compliance with sustainability standards. We delve into what needs to change ([link removed]) to make soybeans a food that protects rather than harms the natural environment.
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** Talking Trade: Beyond the Trade + Sustainability Hub
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With 32 sessions, 60+ partners, 130+ speakers, and 1,400+ registered participants, IISD's Trade + Sustainability Hub, alongside MC13 in Abu Dhabi, brought together thought leaders to discuss critical trade issues. If you missed out on a specific topic, check out the video recordings ([link removed]) .
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** How Voluntary Initiatives Can Help Businesses Act on Climate
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Join our webinar ([link removed]) to learn about voluntary standards and initiatives for carbon management and hear first-hand from companies that are using them to help reach their climate goals.
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** Leveraging the Outputs of Biennial Transparency Reports
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As many countries prepare their first BTR, the NAP Global Network will host a webinar to answer questions about the adaptation chapter of BTRs. Save your spot and register now ([link removed]) .
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