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Adaptive Monitoring on the Winnipeg River
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Aquatic Life® are conducting a pilot project in the Winnipeg River basin to test high-frequency sensors that provide near real-time freshwater data via mobile networks and satellites.
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Document type: Briefing
Statement from IISD on Canada’s Commitment to Fresh Water in Federal Budget 2022
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) issued a statement welcoming a CAD 25 million allocation from the Government of Canada in the 2022 Federal Budget to support the IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA).
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Document type: Statement
Three Ways Our Summer Research Season Will Look Different This Year
The IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) has modified its 2020 summer research season to prioritize health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on maintaining long-term datasets while pausing new experimental research.
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Document type: Statement
Using Technology to Solve Today's Water Challenges
This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines eight case studies of organizations utilizing innovative technologies—including blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things—to improve data processing and decision-making for the protection of freshwater resources.
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Document type: Report
The Planetary Water Drama: Dual Task of Feeding Humanity and Curbing Climate Change
This research paper examines the conflict between global freshwater requirements and the dual goals of carbon sequestration and food production by 2050, concluding that the water costs of sequestration would exceed planetary boundaries and worsen river depletion.
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Document type: Research paper
IISD Experimental Lakes Area
The IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) is a natural laboratory in northwestern Ontario, Canada, consisting of 58 small lakes and their watersheds used for whole-ecosystem scientific research. Operated by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the facility conducts experiments to inform environmental policies and regulations regarding climate change, pollutants, and water management.
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Document type: Fact sheet