Will a slate of new commitments from Canada, the U.S., and other world leaders actually translate into real-world impact?

View this email in your browser AS CANADA GAINS MOMENTUM ON CLIMATE, IT NEEDS SUPPORT With its 2021 Budget and new 2030 target, Canada is making strides toward net-zero, but the provinces and private sector need to step up. INVESTING IN AGROFORESTRY IS A SMART MOVE (WE DID THE MATH) Our cost-benefit analysis of a nature-based infrastructure project in Belgium shows huge value for climate adaptation and strong ROI. BUILDING FARMERS' RESILIENCE WITH SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS We conducted 57 surveys to gauge whether sustainability certification helped smallholder farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic. AFRICAN WOMEN RESEARCHING FRESH WATER GET A LEG UP An initiative offering mentorship and training for African women in science launched its 2021 program; meet and learn about this year's cohort. A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO COASTAL PROTECTION PAYS OFF Take a deep dive into our review of what is arguably the most successful environmental conservation effort to date (and why it works). AS BIDEN LEADS ON CLIMATE, HE MUST FACTOR IN BIGGER PICTURE Charging toward net-zero is a welcome move from the U.S., but not if the administration loses sight of the broader 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. Copyright © 2021 International Institute for Sustainable Development, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive emails from IISD. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences