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The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted comments on March 6, 2025, regarding proposed amendments to the Pest Control Products Fees and Charges Regulations (Annual Charge). While supporting the Pest Management Regulatory Agency's (PMRA) need for more resources, CAPE argues the proposed fee increases are inadequate and fail to achieve full cost recovery or align with the polluter-pays principle.

A statement by Trend Asia and a global coalition of civil society organizations arguing that large-scale forest biomass combustion for energy is not carbon neutral, harms biodiversity, violates community rights, and obstructs the transition to clean energy. The signatories call for the cessation of forest biomass expansion and the removal of related subsidies.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that the Fourth Financing for Development Conference (FfD4), scheduled for July 2025, must explicitly include the taxation of natural resources in its agenda to enhance domestic resource mobilization in developing nations.

This briefing analyzes the US Treasury's final 45V guidance for electrolytic hydrogen projects, which establishes a tax credit framework based on three pillars: incrementality, temporality, and deliverability. The guidance provides a transition period for annual matching until 2030, after which hourly matching is required, and introduces flexibility by allowing emissions calculations per hour and per electrolyzer to avoid 'all or nothing' credit losses.

This report provides case studies and guidance on integrating gender-responsive and socially inclusive (GESI) practices into nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate change adaptation to address a gap in evidence regarding GESI outcomes in such projects.

This report examines the distribution of legislative authority between the federal and provincial governments of Canada regarding the regulation of oil and gas development, detailing the specific jurisdictional powers the federal government can exercise.

This executive summary, published by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and For Our Kids in February 2025, outlines recommendations to remove the influence of the oil and gas industry from K–12 climate-related education in Canada. The authors argue that a conflict of interest exists when the industry driving the climate crisis influences how children learn about the environment, and they call for the establishment of climate education as a public good funded and managed by government bodies rather than third-party corporate interests.

This executive summary, published by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and For Our Kids, investigates the influence of the oil and gas industry on K–12 climate and environmental education in Canada. The authors argue that fossil fuel companies use 'petro-pedagogy' to obscure their role in driving climate change, normalize fossil fuel use, and delay climate action by filling government funding gaps in education.

This report by the Global Climate and Health Alliance evaluates the integration of health objectives within the third generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) submitted by several countries. The analysis finds that while many nations recognize the health benefits of climate mitigation, most NDCs lack measurable health targets, dedicated funding for health adaptation, and alignment with 1.5°C pathways necessary to protect human health.

This executive summary by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of natural infrastructure in addressing Canada's water infrastructure gap. It assesses six federal funding programs against 14 enabling criteria, finding that while most allow natural infrastructure, actual funding remains disproportionately low. The document provides recommendations to integrate natural infrastructure into federal frameworks, increase funding for proactive adaptation, and build local government capacity.

This briefing note by the Forum on Trade, Environment, & the SDGs (TESS) and E3G examines the intersection of global trade, climate policy, and the energy transition. It analyzes how the shift away from fossil fuels reshapes geopolitical power and trade flows, highlighting the disproportionate risks and opportunities for developing countries. The document advocates for proactive trade policy reforms, increased financial support, and international coordination to ensure an equitable transition that avoids protectionism and supports climate-resilient development in the Global South.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that Canada continues to provide billions in public funds to the fossil fuel industry despite pledges to phase out subsidies. The document outlines five priority areas for reform—tax credits, the Trans Mountain Pipeline, carbon capture and storage, LNG infrastructure, and low-carbon funds—and calls for a comprehensive, transparent inventory of all financial supports to ensure Canada meets its international commitments as the 2025 G7 president.

A report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and Friends of the Earth US analyzing the risks and geographic scope of marine geoengineering technologies, arguing that these speculative interventions threaten all ocean basins and distract from fossil fuel phaseout.

This report assesses the role of voluntary sustainability initiatives (VSIs) in mitigating the impacts of mining on global forests. It finds that while mining affects up to one-third of forest ecosystems—with direct deforestation concentrated in tropical rainforests—current VSIs often lack the specificity, governance representation, and lifecycle coverage (missing the design phase) necessary to be effective. The report highlights a growing threat from the energy transition's mineral demand and argues that VSIs alone are insufficient without supportive public policies and more robust, biome-specific standards.

This fact sheet details Canada's engagement with the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), highlighting its member status and the participation of Canadian experts and institutions (such as Environment and Climate Change Canada, Laval University, and McGill University) in advisory committees and environmental projects in the Andes and Panama. It also lists IAI resources available to members, including the STeP fellowship for civil servants and the IAI Virtual Campus.

This report details the history and evolution of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), from its origins at the 2002 UN World Summit on Sustainable Development to its current status as a global forum of over 80 member countries focused on mining governance and sustainable development.

This fact sheet details the history and evolution of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals for Sustainable Development (IGF), from its origins at the 2002 UN World Summit on Sustainable Development to its current status as a global policy forum with over 80 member nations.

This report by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) synthesizes the climate, sustainability, energy, and climate finance commitments made by G20 member countries from 2008 to 2024. It tracks the evolution of these commitments through various summits, highlighting the shift from general statements to specific frameworks like the Paris Agreement and the challenges posed by inconsistent national policies, particularly those of the United States. The document also details the priority areas for South Africa's 2025 G20 presidency, which emphasizes solidarity, equality, and sustainability.

This report by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines the evolution of the G20's agenda regarding food systems and global food security. It details the initiatives of various G20 presidencies, the role of international organisations like the FAO and WFP, and the synergies between G7 and G20 priorities. The document specifically outlines South Africa's priorities during its 2024-2025 G20 presidency, focusing on inclusive growth, climate resilience, and the empowerment of women and youth in agrifood systems.

The Production Gap Report 2025 by the Stockholm Environment Institute finds that global fossil fuel production plans are increasingly divergent from the Paris Agreement's goals. Governments are collectively planning higher levels of production for coal, oil, and gas than in 2023, with projected 2030 production exceeding 1.5ºC-consistent levels by more than 120%.