This edition of our newsletter reveals the latest on sustainable bananas, how to actually help struggling farmers, and more.

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** IISD JOINS NEW TASK FORCE FOR A RESILIENT RECOVERY
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Finance, policy, and sustainability leaders from across Canada will work together ([link removed]) to help ensure the nation's leaders are "building back better."

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** A POPULAR YELLOW FRUIT FINALLY STARTS TO GO GREEN
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Which countries are growing the most bananas that adhere to voluntary sustainability standards? Read our latest commodities report to find out ([link removed]) .

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** SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE IS WORTH THE INVESTMENT
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A new project ([link removed]) will see climate data integrated into our SAVi methodology to help illustrate the economic rewards of green infrastructure.

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** WILL EATING MORE FRIES HELP POTATO FARMERS DURING COVID?
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Our agriculture expert Sophia Murphy answers this question ([link removed]) and more in our short video about how to make food systems more resilient.

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** A SOLUTION TO SOUTH AFRICA'S ENERGY CRISIS IS IN THE DETAILS
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Balancing reform of its electricity sector with economic recovery won't be easy, but it's possible ([link removed]) , argue our experts in this recent op-ed.

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** INVESTOR–STATE DISPUTES MAY IMPACT RECOVERY EFFORTS
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Governments need to be able to issue COVID-19 support packages without worrying there might be a wave of arbitration ([link removed]) ahead.

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** NEW UN REPORT SAYS COVID-19 IS 'IMPERILING PROGRESS' ON SDGs
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The 2020 report ([link removed]) from the Secretary-General finds progress has stalled or reversed on issues such as hunger, climate change, and inequality.

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** RESEARCH AT THE EXPERIMENTAL LAKES WILL CONTINUE, BUT...
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Our freshwater scientists are preparing for a summer like no other. Join our team for a virtual Q&A ([link removed]) to learn how we're adapting our fieldwork.

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