Plus how scientists are working with indigenous communities to bring back wild rice
View in browser ([link removed])
** What's new in sustainable development
------------------------------------------------------------
[link removed]
** What the Bonn Climate Conference Means for COP 29
------------------------------------------------------------
At the halfway point to COP 29 in Azerbaijan, Earth Negotiations Bulletin analysis ([link removed]) from Bonn Climate Conference suggests finance is as much of a cause of stalled progress as it is a victim. Meanwhile, our expert Jeffrey Qi explains to Carbon Brief ([link removed]) some of the challenges he anticipates in Baku.
[link removed]
** How to Tackle Fossil Fuel Production in National Climate Commitments
------------------------------------------------------------
The world’s 20 largest fossil fuel producers account for 93% of coal production, 80% of oil production, and 77% of gas production. With updated national climate plans on the horizon, governments must shift course. Our experts outline five priorities ([link removed]) .
[link removed]
** Working With Nature to Fight Drought and Desertification
------------------------------------------------------------
Drought is one of the most devastating and pervasive challenges exacerbated by climate change. Our experts explain ([link removed]) how we can work to reduce its effects through nature-based solutions for land restoration and climate-smart agriculture.
[link removed]
** New Canadian LNG Is a Risk to Global Emissions Reductions
------------------------------------------------------------
Digging into the complex questions that will shape Canada's place in future energy markets ([link removed]) , IISD experts Steven Haig, Nichole Dusyk, and Zachary Rempel assess what new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities ([link removed]) would mean for Canada’s domestic ([link removed]) and international climate commitments.
[link removed]
** Dash for LNG Expansion Poses Threat to Nigerian Economy
------------------------------------------------------------
With Nigeria's growing population in need of wide-ranging solutions to the multidimensional poverty it faces, a new report outlines how the LNG dash could ultimately leave the economy more vulnerable ([link removed]) to external shocks and without a solid domestic foundation.
[link removed]
** What Does the Future Hold for WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations?
------------------------------------------------------------
In a series of events featuring voices from civil society, small-scale fishing communities, and WTO members, IISD highlighted the importance of concluding current negotiations that prohibit overfishing. Catch up on recordings ([link removed]) .
[link removed]
** Ending Canadian Domestic Public Financing for Fossil Fuels
------------------------------------------------------------
Public finance is crucial for funding renewable energy infrastructure and influencing private investment decisions. In a new report ([link removed]) , experts assess the extent of domestic public finance for fossil fuels covered by the policy and provide recommendations for improving transparency in reporting.
[link removed]
** New Webinar on Peace, Conflict, and NAP Processes
------------------------------------------------------------
Join our webinar on Tuesday 25 June focusing on how governments can design and implement their NAP process in a way that responds to peace and conflict dynamics ([link removed]) in their countries. Sign up here ([link removed]) .
============================================================
** Website ([link removed])
** Twitter ([link removed])
** Facebook ([link removed])
** LinkedIn ([link removed])
** YouTube ([link removed])
Copyright © 2024 International Institute for Sustainable Development, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive emails from IISD.
** update your preferences ([link removed])
or ** unsubscribe from this list ([link removed])
.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
111 Lombard Avenue, Suite 325
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T4
Canada
