Climate Change

The complex politics of global warming results from numerous cofactors arising from the global economy's dependence on carbon dioxide (CO2) emitting fossil fuels; and because greenhouse gases such as CO2, methane and N2O (mostly from agriculture) cause global warming.

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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 14 November 2024 English

This study aims to highlight the key supply chain barriers in localizing electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing in India. It summarizes consultations with 12 companies working on battery cell …

batteries and components. With the effects of climate change becoming more visible and trade-related tensions


MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 12 November 2024 English

The COVID-19 virus was responsible for the deaths of over thirty-five thousand Canadians in its first two years alone. Described as the biggest public health crisis of the century, it …

10.2 Number of articles containing the terms climate change, immigration, pharmacare, tax, and debt


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 4 November 2024 English

The City of Kigali, in collaboration with SUNCASA and its local partners, launched the ‘#IgitiCyanjye’ (#MyTree) community tree planting campaign on October 26, with the goal of ensuring the long-term …

SUNCASA align with global efforts to tackle climate change. “Kigali is leading by example. We cannot ignore greener and more resilient to the impacts of climate change,” said Kulupa Mkindlanyana, SUNCASA’s Project


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 31 October 2024 English

In this publication, the authors offer an analysis of the liquidity challenges facing sovereign states. They identify three key perspectives: the distinction between liquidity and solvency, the implications of rollover …

addressing national priorities, such as development, climate change, or the transformation of the production matrix the financial requirements for addressing climate change. To address this gap, recent efforts have aimed institutional forums, like the G20 and the UN Climate Change Conference process. Enhanced DSAs require a


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English

This policy brief argues that Canada's proposed oil and gas emissions cap is needed but cautions that some of the proposed compliance flexibilities may—instead of making the cap easier to …

(GHG) emissions in Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada [ECCC], 2023). This policy brief argues the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) rules, a single country can block o2-rice-deal-under- paris Environment and Climate Change Canada. (2020a, September 14). List of recognized https://www.canada.ca/ en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/pricing-pollution-how-it-will-work/ t-programs-protocols.html Environment and Climate Change Canada. (2020b, October 29). Canada’s Greenhouse


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English

This brief debunks the popular myth that Canada should get credit toward its nationally determined contribution for its export of clean energy, specifically liquefied natural gas (LNG), under the Paris …

in harmony Should Canada get credit for the climate change benefits that come from exporting our liquefied of false tonnes we claimed. We exacerbate climate change and fail to do our pledged part in addressing the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)IISD.org 4 Credit Check: Should Canada https://ppforum.ca/publications/ paris-agreement-climate-change-article-6/ United Nations Development Programme


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English

In this integrated cost-benefit analysis, the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre analyzes the potential of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to enhance agricultural productivity and hazard protection in Eswatini.

million people, with 76% residing in rural areas. Climate change poses significant challenges to agriculture crucial for helping small-scale farmers adapt to climate change and protect the environment. MenuWe worked


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 24 October 2024 English

This policy report addresses the critical issue of soil acidity in the East African Community (EAC) and provides actionable recommendations for EAC partner states, the EAC Secretariat, and other relevant …

human and environmental health, and mitigate climate change. This holistic soil health perspective has management of natural resources for increasing climate change resilience; strengthening research and extension Partnerships with environmental agencies, climate change organizations, and conservation groups can priorities such as agricultural productivity, climate change resilience, and, ultimately, food security


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 24 October 2024 English

If fully exploited, oil and gas reserves set to be licensed for exploration in the next six months would emit 15 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

as agreed by 198 countries at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28). Research by Green et al fossil fuels despite growing concerns about climate change. Rolling Annual Update Licences Awarded Over challenge of balancing energy demands with climate change concerns. Note: The embodied carbon emissions ability to deal with the costs and disruptions of climate change and historical emissions, as well as an assessment authors using the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emission factors of crude oil, condensate,


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English

While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …

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