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** Inside the IUCN World Conservation Congress
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With just 5 years left to meet the 2030 Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals, the IUCN World Conservation Congress comes at a pivotal moment. This year will focus on accelerating action and scaling up collaboration for effective, equitable, and just sustainability efforts.

Our experts will participate in several events and discussions to share insights ([link removed]) , including in the session “From Cities to Parks: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience” on October 11, where they’ll offer a sneak peek of early findings from an integrated cost-benefit analysis across three cities in Africa.
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** Canada on Track to Spend Billions on Risky LNG Projects
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Despite concerns about the liquefied natural gas sector's economic viability and environmental cost, the governments of British Columbia and Canada are set to spend nearly CAD 4 billion in public money on expanding these fossil fuel exports. A new IISD report ([link removed]) has the most recent and comprehensive estimate of the cost.

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** Promising Drop in Fossil Fuel Funding From Countries in Clean Energy Transition Partnership
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Thirty-five countries and five public finance institutions that pledged to end fossil fuel finance and prioritize clean energy are making major progress. In 2024, CETP signatories slashed fossil fuel funding up to 78% compared with 2019–21 levels, before the alliance formed. What needs to happen next? Our report has the answers. ([link removed])

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** Harmful Subsidies Explained: Eight key takeaways from experts
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Two decades ago, we launched the Global Subsidies Initiative to shine a light on the hidden costs of subsidies and support governments undertaking reform. To mark the anniversary, we brought leading experts together at the WTO Public Forum to reflect on achievements, challenges, and opportunities for progress. Here are eight key insights from that discussion ([link removed]) .

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** In Adapting to Climate Change in Canada, We Overlook Governance at Our Peril
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When Canadians reflect on a summer of oppressive heat and wildfires that continue to displace people—and worry about the increasing regularity of these events— weak governance probably isn’t top of mind. But maybe it should be. Although it's not always visible, strong governance arrangements play a vital role in changing systems and building resilience at scale ([link removed]) , argues Jo-Ellen Parry.

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** The Next Steps: Manitoba's new climate strategy
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Earlier this week, the Government of Manitoba released its climate strategy, Manitoba's Path to Net Zero. It embraces the shift to an innovative, affordable, low-carbon economy, built through meaningful partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, and all Manitobans stand to benefit. The success of this plan hinges on its next steps. Read our full statement ([link removed]) .

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** Progress on Gender Equality Notable but More Action, Investment Needed
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Today, girls are more likely to complete school than ever before, and maternal mortality dropped nearly 40% between 2000 and 2023. The latest Gender Snapshot report (by UN Women and UN DESA) is a good reminder of the progress we’ve made on related SDGs, but challenges remain ([link removed]) .

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** Free Online Course: Make the case for nature-based infrastructure
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The NBI Global Resource Centre’s free 5-week live program ([link removed]) returns this autumn to help you master the tools for assessing the economic performance and co-benefits of nature-based infrastructure. This interactive course is ideal for policy-makers, infrastructure planners, investors, and others seeking practical guidance on how to make the investment case for sustainable, nature-based infrastructure.

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** Submit Your Session Proposal for the Trade + Sustainability Hub 2026
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We’re now accepting session submissions for the Trade + Sustainability Hub 2026 ([link removed]) , happening in Yaoundé, Cameroon alongside MC14. There are three streams to choose from: delivering for agriculture; delivering for an inclusive, low-carbon global economy; and delivering digitized industrialization where small business thrives. Sessions can be delivered in both English and French.

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** Rethinking Mining for a Resilient Future: IGF's 21st AGM
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From November 3 to 5, join leading experts from across government, industry, civil society, international organizations, and more for in-depth discussions on rethinking mining for a more resilient future. Don’t miss out on this popular annual event at the Palais des Nations in Geneva—register today ([link removed]) .

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