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** What's new in sustainable development
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** Why We Shouldn't Give Up on the SDGs
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Our experts explore how the the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs have driven progress and built a solid foundation that will be crucial for future global cooperation ([link removed]) .
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** What Happened at the Summit of the Future?
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World leaders and stakeholders gathered in New York for a "once in a generation" summit on how to restructure the multilateral system to better tackle some of the greatest global challenges of our time. Find out what happened ([link removed]) at the Summit of the Future.
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** Canadians on the Hook for Trans Mountain Pipeline Costs
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Canadian taxpayers could end up contributing up to CAD 18.8 billion in subsidies to the Trans Mountain Pipeline if the federal government continues charging discounted transportation tolls to the oil industry, according to a new IISD report ([link removed]) . There are solutions at hand, if the nation’s leaders are willing to act.
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** Resourcing the Energy Transition
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A successful transition to renewable, low-carbon energy will need significantly more minerals like copper, lithium, and nickel. Greg Radford helps us understand guiding principles and recommendations ([link removed]) from the UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals.
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** How One Community is Bringing a River Back from the Brink
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Rivers are one of the world’s most precious resources, but they are invariably undervalued. For over a decade, a small group of community members in Zambia have been working to restore the Nsongwe River ([link removed]) , once a precious sanctuary for wildlife and the community.
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** A Story of Gender, Equity, and Justice in Climate Change Adaptation
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The 2022 report on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) included more information than ever before ([link removed]) on the gender, equity, and justice aspects of climate change adaptation. We summarize the key messages ([link removed]) .
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** Shaping the Future of Trade
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How can equity transform trade practices around the world? How can trade policy help least developed countries benefit from digital trade? Why is it crucial for the trade community to take collective action on environmental issues? Our Trade experts offer insights and key takeaways ([link removed]) from this year's WTO Public Forum.
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** Manitoba Builds Green
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Transitioning away from fossil fuels in Manitoba's building sector will require transformative action on energy efficiency. Our new report ([link removed]) investigates the potential to scale up a deep energy retrofit industry, acting as an engine of transformative green economic growth.
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** UN General Assembly Agrees to Modalities for UN Water Conference 2026
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The UN Water Conference 2026 ([link removed]) will contribute to incorporating gender perspective into ensuring safe drinking water and sanitation for all, as well as the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda.
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** Senegal's Big LNG Gamble
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Senegal is banking on LNG to boost its economy and bolster domestic energy supply, but new research warns ([link removed]) expansion plans are a gamble and may result in stranded assets.
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** Reforming Damages in ISDS
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Damages countries must pay after losing investor-state cases have been growing continuously, often amounting to billions of dollars. This contentious issue tops the agenda at UN talks ([link removed]) on investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) reform. IISD’s new policy brief ([link removed]) and deep dive ([link removed]) provide essential reading for the negotiators.
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** Making Sense of Sustainability Due Diligence Regulations
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Navigating sustainability due diligence regulations can often feel like trying to solve a puzzle. Our upcoming webinar will unpack common themes ([link removed]) like risk management, transparency and accountability.
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