Press Releases
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June 06, 2019
Standard-Compliant Coffee Production is Rising, with Growth from Least Developed Countries
The amount of coffee produced in compliance with voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) is increasing at a higher rate than the overall sector, with significant growth coming from countries with low human development.
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May 21, 2019
Ontario Supporting Freshwater Research and Education
Ontario's government is investing in a unique, world-renowned northern research facility to help protect the province's freshwater ecosystems.
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May 07, 2019
Indonesia Would Benefit from Removing Coal Price Cap: report
18 trillion IDR consumer subsidy locks in air pollution, raises costs of renewable energyJakarta, May 7, 2019 – A new report calls for the Government of Indonesia to remove its price cap on mandatory sales of local coal to Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), the state-owned electricity company.Released by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), Indonesia's Coal Price Cap: A...
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April 26, 2019
Coalition Aims to Build Sustainability Into Belt and Road Initiative Projects
IISD is a leading partner in a coalition launched this week devoted to integrating economic, social, and environmental considerations into the Belt and Road Initiative.
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April 24, 2019
Media Availability: Zebra Mussels and Fresh Water
During Manitoba's Invasive Species Awareness Week, IISD Experimental Lakes Area is pleased to offer expertise to media on zebra mussels—one of Manitoba waters' most common invasive species—and the effect they can have on our province's fresh water.
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April 18, 2019
Switching kerosene subsidies to solar would cost India less, reduce indoor pollution: Report
India could save money and reduce indoor air pollution by switching kerosene subsidies to solar.
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April 18, 2019
World’s Freshwater Laboratory Launches New Project to Revolutionize How We Protect Canada’s Lakes
To mark this year’s Earth Day, the world’s freshwater laboratory is launching an unprecedented two-year project to determine how new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, can revolutionize how we protect the environment.
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April 18, 2019
Statement on Italy and Indonesia Fossil Fuel Subsidy Peer Review
The International Institute for Sustainable Development commends the governments of Indonesia and Italy on the release of their fossil fuel subsidy peer review results.
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April 03, 2019
Tool for tracking GHGs in Canada’s buildings has “built in” errors: study
Construction practices, policies, building and energy codes and other regulations need to change if Canada is to meaningfully reduce GHGs from the building sector, a new report finds.
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April 03, 2019
Recycling for Cobalt, Lithium Low Despite Importance to Climate Change Fight
Despite clear environmental and economic benefits, lithium and cobalt recycling rates are low, says a study released by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.
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