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  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 …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
January 6, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Will 2021 be the year of momentum?

Will 2021 be the year of momentum? There are signs that climate action may finally be matching ambition, but we can't sit back and relax.  View this email in your browser WILL 2021 BE THE YEAR …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 11:59 AM

The deep divide between climate goals and fossil fuel production

The deep divide between climate goals and fossil fuel production A new edition of The Production Gap report reveals we're way off track and we don't have much time to close the gap. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 11:59 AM

The missing piece in our COVID-19 recovery plans

The missing piece in our COVID-19 recovery plans Governments are moving fast to get commitments on paper that will guarantee a clean, green, prosperous future after the pandemic. But what about... View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Biden wins, but can he turn U.S. climate policy around?

Biden wins, but can he turn U.S. climate policy around? Our experts weigh in on where the U.S. stands on climate and which G20 nations are struggling to walk away from fossil fuels. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 10:59 AM

How multilateralism handles a pandemic

How multilateralism handles a pandemic When the juicy meetings with meaningful negotiations are online rather than in the corridors, it's harder to keep track of what's really happening. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
October 14, 2020 at 10:59 AM

We can end world hunger by 2030: New research

We can end world hunger by 2030: New research With an additional USD 14 billion and more support for small-scale producers, we can end hunger and reach our climate goals within this decade. View this email in your browser …
  International Institute for Sustainable Development · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 10:59 AM

World leaders commit to nature as part of a resilient recovery

World leaders commit to nature as part of a resilient recovery For two decades, we have collectively failed to meet a single target to slow the loss of biodiversity. Now, our hope has been restored... View this email in your browser …
  IISD · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 10:59 AM

What happens next, Canada? We've got a plan

What happens next, Canada? We've got a plan View this email in your browser FINAL REPORT: NEXT STEPS FOR CANADA ON PATH TO RECOVERY Today, the Task Force for a Resilient Recovery submitted it…
  IISD · [email protected]
September 2, 2020 at 11:59 AM

10 questions for the WTO's next leader

10 questions for the WTO's next leader View this email in your browser 10 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE WTO  With a shortlist of candidates vying to lead the World Trade Orga…
  IISD · [email protected]
August 19, 2020 at 11:14 AM

53 ways to reform fossil fuel subsidies, starting now

53 ways to reform fossil fuel subsidies, starting now View this email in your browser 53 WAYS TO REFORM FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDIES, STARTING NOW Governments have an opportunity to use subsidy refo…
  IISD · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 2:44 PM

New IISD podcast focuses on "extraordinary ideas for a better world"

New IISD podcast focuses on "extraordinary ideas for a better world" View this email in your browser IISD'S NEW WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS STORIES, IMPACT The new-and-improved IISD.org allows…
  IISD · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 11:14 AM

Five bold moves, five years, CAD 50 billion: A path forward for Canada

Five bold moves, five years, CAD 50 billion: A path forward for Canada View this email in your browser FIVE MOVES, FIVE YEARS, AND CAD 50 BILLION: A NEW VISION Today, the Task Force for a Res…
  IISD · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Economic stimulus must have "green strings" attached

Economic stimulus must have "green strings" attached View this email in your browser ECONOMIC STIMULUS MUST HAVE GREEN STRINGS ATTACHED Environmental organizations across Canada are coming to…
  IISD · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM

Climate action must include racial justice

Climate action must include racial justice View this email in your browser ENVIRONMENTALISTS: PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO RACIAL JUSTICE Climate action won't be truly effective unless we start con…