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  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
December 7, 2022 at 1:22 PM

Preparing for COP 15: Setting our sights on a global biodiversity framework

Preparing for COP 15: Setting our sights on a global biodiversity framework Join us in Montreal for a pivotal moment in international governance for biodiversity. View in browser What's new in sustainable development …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 11:44 AM

COP 27: What was achieved and what it means for climate action

COP 27: What was achieved and what it means for climate action Unpack the results of the talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, from loss and damage to fossil fuels. View this email in your browser WHAT HAP…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 11:44 AM

COP 27: Taking stock of where we are and where we're headed

COP 27: Taking stock of where we are and where we're headed Tune in to hear where the talks in Sharm el-Sheikh stand so far and what to watch over the coming days. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Road to COP27: Setting our sights on Sharm el-Sheikh

Road to COP27: Setting our sights on Sharm el-Sheikh Join us as we look to COP27 and beyond for progress on tackling our climate crisis. View this email in your browser ROAD TO COP 27 | SPECIAL EDITIO…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 10:45 AM

Why renewables are crucial for ensuring energy security

Why renewables are crucial for ensuring energy security Amid a burgeoning global energy crisis, how can we better prepare for shocks and volatility? View this email in your browser PREPARING FO…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Preparing for declining global oil demand

Preparing for declining global oil demand As the energy transition advances, what does this mean for oil-exporting economies? View this email in your browser DECLINING OIL DEMAND: WHAT NEXT FOR…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Charting a path towards a more sustainable trading system

Charting a path towards a more sustainable trading system In the wake of the Geneva Package endorsed by WTO members this past June, where can the trading system go next? View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Moving Beyond GDP: Shaping long-term decisions for sustainable development

Moving Beyond GDP: Shaping long-term decisions for sustainable development How can inclusive wealth serve as a better measure of progress and well-being than GDP? View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 10:44 AM

UN high seas treaty sets its sights on the finish line

UN high seas treaty sets its sights on the finish line What could the proposed accord mean for safeguarding marine biodiversity? View this email in your browser RE-ENERGIZING CANADA As Europe …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 10:44 AM

What the modernized Energy Charter Treaty means for climate action

What the modernized Energy Charter Treaty means for climate action Are the proposed changes enough to make the investment treaty suited to our climate crisis? View this email in your browser GR…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Taking stock of the SDGs at a time of global crises

Taking stock of the SDGs at a time of global crises As the clock ticks down to 2030, what needs to happen to deliver on sustainable development? View this email in your browser COUNTDOWN TO 203…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Turning COP 26 pledges into action by year's end

Turning COP 26 pledges into action by year's end Where do efforts stand on ending international public finance to fossil fuels? View this email in your browser TURNING COP 26 PLEDGES INTO ACTIO…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 10:45 AM

Welcoming a historic new trade agreement on fisheries subsidies

Welcoming a historic new trade agreement on fisheries subsidies Trade ministers in Geneva agreed on the first-ever WTO deal with environment at its core. View this email in your browser TRADE M…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Reflecting on Stockholm+50 and the road ahead

Reflecting on Stockholm+50 and the road ahead Relive the highlights from this major milestone in international environmental diplomacy View this email in your browser STOCKHOLM+50: WHAT WE LEAR…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Counting down to the World Trade Organization's 12th Ministerial Conference

Counting down to the World Trade Organization's 12th Ministerial Conference What lies ahead for international trade policy and sustainable development? View this email in your browser COUNTDOWN…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
May 11, 2022 at 10:48 AM

Amid high energy prices, what lies ahead for fossil fuel subsidy reform?

Amid high energy prices, what lies ahead for fossil fuel subsidy reform? Join us to map out the road ahead in climate and trade policy. View this email in your browser KEEPING THE MOMENTUM HIGH…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 10:53 AM

Where do negotiations stand for a modernized Energy Charter Treaty?

Where do negotiations stand for a modernized Energy Charter Treaty? Learn about the latest developments and what they mean for climate action ahead of a crucial June meeting. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 10:44 AM

What lies at stake for a WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies?

What lies at stake for a WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies? Find out where the negotiations stand and what it means for sustainable development. View this email in your browser TRACKING TREN…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 10:50 AM

What the war in Ukraine means for sustainable development

What the war in Ukraine means for sustainable development Why a multilateral response is crucial for ending this crisis View this email in your browser THE WAR IN UKRAINE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELO…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 11:44 AM

Why sustainability matters in Europe's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Why sustainability matters in Europe's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine EU leaders must look at the role the Green Deal can play in their strategy View this email in your browser WHAT T…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 11:51 AM

What the UN Environment Assembly means for environmental governance

What the UN Environment Assembly means for environmental governance As the world's environment ministers convene this week, what can we learn from UNEA's history? View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
February 16, 2022 at 11:50 AM

Preparing for a big year in international environmental diplomacy

Preparing for a big year in international environmental diplomacy What have we learned about negotiations during COVID-19? View this email in your browser A CRUCIAL YEAR FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DIPLO…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 11:51 AM

How can we bring the health and environment communities together?

How can we bring the health and environment communities together? Our new policy guide shows a way forward for environmental diplomacy. View this email in your browser JOINING FORCES: HEALTH AN…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 11:51 AM

From promises to action: what's next for fossil fuel subsidy reform?

From promises to action: what's next for fossil fuel subsidy reform? Join us to learn about the issues to watch in international climate diplomacy. View this email in your browser A YEAR FOR AC…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 11:50 AM

What we're looking forward to in 2022

What we're looking forward to in 2022 What will we be watching for in sustainable development policy? View this email in your browser What will we be watching in sustainable development policy in 2022? A…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 11:45 AM

Reflecting on the highlights from 2021

Reflecting on the highlights from 2021 We look back at the bright spots in sustainable development policy in an unusual year. View this email in your browser After one of the most challenging years in re…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Personal note from President and CEO Richard Florizone

Personal note from President and CEO Richard Florizone Dear IISD Community, It’s an understatement to say that 2021 has been a difficult year. Whether because of the unrelenting COVID-19 pandemic, an increa…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
December 8, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Finding common ground on biodiversity, climate, and people

Finding common ground on biodiversity, climate, and people How can we ensure nature-based solutions are robust and inclusive? View this email in your browser GETTING THE DEBATE RIGHT ON NATURE-…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 11:55 AM

How can international trade better serve our sustainability goals?

How can international trade better serve our sustainability goals? Join us in December as we reimagine the future of trade policy. View this email in your browser A TRADING SYSTEM FIT FOR THE S…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 11:57 AM

Where do the COP 26 negotiations stand in week two?

Where do the COP 26 negotiations stand in week two? Catch up on the activity from Glasgow as the UN climate negotiations enter their final days. View this email in your browser EYES ON THE COP …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 10:57 AM

The Road to COP 26: A climate conference like no other

The Road to COP 26: A climate conference like no other With the UN climate talks in Glasgow fast approaching, what are the key issues and why? View this email in your browser SPECIAL EDITION | THE ROAD TO COP 26…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 10:56 AM

How can we build back better with nature?

How can we build back better with nature? Nature-based infrastructure doesn't just help achieve crucial environmental goals - it also saves money and provides valuable ecosystem services. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 10:58 AM

Will 2021 see the end of overseas finance for oil and gas?

Will 2021 see the end of overseas finance for oil and gas? We join over 200 civil society groups to call on policymakers to end international public finance for fossil fuels. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 10:55 AM

Can We Achieve a World With Zero Hunger?

Can We Achieve a World With Zero Hunger? We need the private sector to ramp up their investments to end hunger sustainably. View this email in your browser TOWARD A HUNGER-FREE WORLD COVID-19 …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 11:03 AM

How Can We Ensure a Just Transition to Clean Energy?

How Can We Ensure a Just Transition to Clean Energy? As we take on our climate crisis, fossil fuel subsidy reform is a core part of the solution. View this email in your browser HOW CAN WE ENSU…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 10:56 AM

What's coming up at COP 26?

What's coming up at COP 26? With the UN climate talks fast approaching, where can we expect progress and what remains uncertain? View this email in your browser WHAT’S COMING UP AT COP 26? Jus…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
August 4, 2021 at 11:29 AM

Is India ready for the EV revolution?

Is India ready for the EV revolution? Electric vehicles hold immense opportunity for India. When it comes to the transition, there are ways, but is there the will? View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 4:59 AM

Great minds, Great Lakes

Great minds, Great Lakes When it comes to solving freshwater problems, it's time to think globally and start collaborating. Meet two scientists leading the way. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 10:59 AM

The role of nature in a prosperous economy

The role of nature in a prosperous economy As we rebuild after COVID-19 and create fair, thriving economies, we must consider what's missing from our definition of wealth. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Do mega-conferences advance sustainable development?

Do mega-conferences advance sustainable development? The mass-gathering approach to environmental negotiations may need a rethink. View this email in your browser ARE UNITED NATIONS MEGA-CONFERENCE…
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 11:59 AM

G7 nations inject USD 190 billion into fossil fuels

G7 nations inject USD 190 billion into fossil fuels As the G7 approaches, new research finds public money continues to flow into fossil fuels with next to no "green strings" attached. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 10:59 AM

A future without fossil fuels is within reach

A future without fossil fuels is within reach Our energy team releases its flagship report outlining five ways we can lock in a green recovery before it's too late. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Fossil fuel subsidies: The devil is in the details (and we've got the details)

Fossil fuel subsidies: The devil is in the details (and we've got the details) Global data on fossil fuel support at your fingertips: Explore our new interactive platform, launched in partnership with OECD, today. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 11:59 AM

New targets, greater ambition on climate—but where's the action?

New targets, greater ambition on climate—but where's the action? 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 …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Can we build resilience in the midst of crisis?

Can we build resilience in the midst of crisis? Leaders from three nations with a history of conflict see a path forward in aligning peacebuilding with climate adaptation efforts. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Can gender equality help to accelerate sustainable development?

Can gender equality help to accelerate sustainable development? Global efforts to promote gender equality show that progress is a slow and uneven dance. This has repercussions for the 2030 Agenda. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM

As the U.S. steps up on climate, Canada needs to lead

As the U.S. steps up on climate, Canada needs to lead Falling behind on commitments right now, both at home and abroad, could lead to huge setbacks, writes IISD's CEO in a joint op-ed with WRI. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Climate change, conflict, and COVID-19

Climate change, conflict, and COVID-19 In an age of overlapping crises, how can we build a world where people and the planet thrive? We may need to tackle inequality first. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Resilience in action: What does real progress look like?

Resilience in action: What does real progress look like? It may not sound glamorous, but adaptation planning is critical to protecting our communities in times of crisis. How can we do it right? View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
January 20, 2021 at 12:44 PM

Should we subsidize hydrogen? Yes, but ...

Should we subsidize hydrogen? Yes, but ... Hydrogen is being touted as the next best alternative to fossil fuels. But should we charge ahead in subsidizing it? Our expert weighs in. View this email in your browser …