View this email in your browser ENERGY PACT FROM 1998 COULD THREATEN PARIS AGREEMENT IISD's Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder explains why the EU and its member states should exit the Energy Charter Treaty. MAN-MADE FLOATING WETLANDS CLEAN LAKES AFTER OIL SPILLS The CBC reports on a project at IISD's Experimental Lakes Area harnessing the power of nature to remove bitumen from freshwater. IF NO MEASURES TAKEN, LIVES OF 25K INDONESIANS ARE AT RISK Indonesia’s coal problem is growing and air pollution levels are spiking; our report offers guidance for how to change course fast. MCKIBBEN, OCASIO-CORTEZ LEND VOICES TO TWITTER CAMPAIGN IISD's Global Subsidies Initiative has kicked off a fossil fuel subsidies awareness campaign with Bill McKibben, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others. WHAT WILL SPELL SUCCESS AT NEXT WEEK'S SDG SUMMIT "The global picture is unsettling," says the UN Secretary-General; so how can we make the most of this two-day event? Our expert digs in. RESTRAINED OPTIMISM AS LAND USE TALKS COME TO A CLOSE Land tenure was a hot topic at the UNCCD negotiations. Our reporting team analyzes the progress and the compromises. THE POWER OF TOGETHER: IISD'S ANNUAL REPORT RELEASED In 2018-2019, IISD made significant strides toward our primary objectives: fair economies, fresh water and a stable climate. Read it here. Copyright © 2019 International Institute for Sustainable Development, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted to receive updates from IISD. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences