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Energy Charter Treaty Withdrawal: What Next for Europe?

The last months of 2022 saw several EU member states announce plans to exit from the Energy Charter Treaty, citing concerns over its impacts for climate change. We explain, with our partners, why a coordinated withdrawal is the inevitable next step.  

Toward Sustainable E-Consumption: What policy-makers can do

As consumers increasingly buy products online, we joined with Consumers International to see how policy-makers can support sustainable purchasing decisions.

Transforming Freshwater Science Research: Ask them anything

Our freshwater scientists at IISD’s Experimental Lakes Area in Ontario shared what innovations they have been exploring to transform how they monitor freshwater health. Catch up with their Reddit "Ask Me Anything" chat

Navigating Energy Transitions: What 1.5°C looks like for Canada

The research is clear: across all major energy scenarios, there is no room for new oil and gas development if we are to stay within Paris Agreement temperature limits. Join us today as we look at what this means for Canadian policy.

A New Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals and Waste

Last March, governments agreed at the UN Environment Assembly to set up a new science-policy panel focusing on the sound management of chemicals and waste and preventing pollution. What could the panel cover, and how would it work? Find out with Earth Negotiations Bulletin.

Proposals for Canada's Just Transitions Act

Ahead of upcoming draft legislation in Canada for a just transition, we joined with our partners to see what lessons can be learned from jurisdictions with such laws already in place. 
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