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What the Bonn Climate Conference Means for COP 29

At the halfway point to COP 29 in Azerbaijan, Earth Negotiations Bulletin analysis 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 some of the challenges he anticipates in Baku.

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.

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 how we can work to reduce its effects through nature-based solutions for land restoration and climate-smart agriculture.

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, IISD experts Steven Haig, Nichole Dusyk, and Zachary Rempel assess what new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities would mean for Canada’s domestic and international climate commitments.

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 to external shocks and without a solid domestic foundation.

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.

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, experts assess the extent of domestic public finance for fossil fuels covered by the policy and provide recommendations for improving transparency in reporting.

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 in their countries. Sign up here.

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