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IISD responds to USA climate plan
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 2:10 pm | International Institute of Sustainable Development
WINNIPEG —March 31, 2015—The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) congratulates the USA for its official commitment towards a new international climate change agreement, announced today. IISD commends the USA for submitting its ... More >>
Study on Estrogen Effects on Freshwater Wildlife
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 11:54 am | International Institute of Sustainable Development
WINNIPEG—October 14 2014—The International Institute for Sustainable Development-Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) and the University of New Brunswick today release the findings of a study that show that the birth control pill has unexpected effects on aquatic ... More >>
Govts gather in Jakarta to discuss investment arbitration
Monday, 4 November 2013, 11:30 am | International Institute of Sustainable Development
Delegates from over 45 developing countries are gathering this week at the Seventh Annual Forum for Developing Country Investment Negotiators to discuss the challenges they face in dealing with investment arbitration. The annual event is taking place ... More >>
EU biofuel subsidies drive unsustainable palm oil production
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 11:11 am | International Institute of Sustainable Development
European Union biofuel policy is pushing up demand for palm oil, says a report released today by the International Institute for Sustainable Development. The “The EU Biofuel Policy and Palm Oil: Cutting subsidies or cutting rainforest?”, highlights a tension ... More >>
Joint Statement Between DFO and LISD
Friday, 10 May 2013, 2:22 pm | International Institute of Sustainable Development
May 9, 2013- Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) are pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the future of the Experimental Lakes Area has been signed effective immediately. ... More >>
African, Asian officials gain skills and knowledge on REDD+
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 12:23 pm | International Institute of Sustainable Development
Over 120 African and Asian government negotiators, land managers, representatives of non-government organizations and climate change scientists are meeting this month to enhance their skills and understanding of the REDD+ implementation process at ... More >>