Press Releases
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August 24, 2011
Study of large transboundary river basins shows increased focus on environmental issues
WINNIPEG—August 24, 2011—Lessons learned from a study of large transboundary watersheds indicates integrated water resources management is most effective when focused on addressing big- picture issues, according to a report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development produced in partnership with the UNEP-DHI Centre for Water and Environment. The report released at...
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June 09, 2011
IISD board welcomes new members from Canada, China and Brazil
WINNIPEG—June 9, 2011—The International Institute for Sustainable Development board of directors will welcome four new members at its annual general meeting in Winnipeg this week. "The past year has been a time of tremendous change for the institute under the leadership of our new president and CEO Franz Tattenbach," said board chair Dan Gagnier. "We have operationalized our...
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May 02, 2011
African and Asian decision makers to gain expert skills and knowledge on REDD+ planning
NAIROBI—May 2, 2011—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 regional workshops in Cameroon and Vietnam, hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the...
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April 18, 2011
IISD-issued studies and collaborative project help First Nations take part in carbon markets
WINNIPEG—April 18, 2011—The International Institute for Sustainable Development has issued two reports as part of the First Nations Carbon Collaborative to help build the capacity of First Nations to take part in existing and emerging carbon markets. The collaborative is a community-driven initiative spearheaded by IISD, the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources and...
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March 28, 2011
IISD appoints leading environmental economist to head climate change and energy program
WINNIPEG—March 28, 2011—The International Institute for Sustainable Development has appointed IISD associate and noted environmental economist David Sawyer to lead its Ottawa-based climate change and energy program in advancing a Canadian, North American and international response to the challenges ahead. "David Sawyer represents the best of a new generation of...
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March 14, 2011
IISD's Tattenbach to speak to environment industry on the state of sustainable development
WINNIPEG—March 14, 2011—International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) president and CEO Franz Tattenbach will deliver a keynote speech on the state of sustainable development at the Americana 2011 trade show in Montreal, on March 24. The Quebec Business Council on the Environment and IISD will co-host the all-day seminar on current trends and future perspectives, which...
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March 04, 2011
Sustainable development approach to Lake Winnipeg Basin focuses on opportunities and innovation
WINNIPEG—March 4, 2011—The International Institute for Sustainable Development's Water Innovation Centre (WIC) has issued a synthesis report that captures the consensus reached at the recent Lake Winnipeg Basin Summit in Winnipeg, held in early December. The report sets out the guiding principles for creating opportunities to reduce nutrient loadings in the lake basin and...
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February 09, 2011
IISD seeks young Arctic leaders for sustainable development to coordinate circumpolar program
WINNIPEG—February 9, 2011—The International Institute for Sustainable Development is recruiting candidates for the 2011 Circumpolar Young Leaders Internship Program (CYLP) that provides northern youth with opportunities to work with leading organizations working on Arctic issues. The successful candidate will be based at IISD's Winnipeg office and work closely with other...
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January 21, 2011
IISD research aims to better integrate environmental aspects into international trade negotiations
WINNIPEG—January 21, 2011—The International Institute for Sustainable Development has contributed to new research aimed at better integrating environmental aspects into international trade negotiations in association with its research partners at Environment and Trade in a World of Interdependence (ENTWINED). The research partners study issues at the intersection of...
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January 18, 2011
IISD's Drexhage to join UK-based International Council on Mining and Metals
WINNIPEG—January 18, 2011—John Drexhage, director of climate change and energy with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, is relocating to London to join the U.K.-based International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) as director of its new climate change program. Drexhage, an international expert, advisor, author and noted commentator on a broad range of climate...
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