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This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) describes 'Smart-Sourced Fuel Products,' which are eco-friendly heating fuels created from under-utilized and waste plant materials in Manitoba, Canada. The document outlines the environmental and economic benefits of these biomass products, compares cattail-based fuels to conventional wood, and estimates the available biomass supply in the region to support a bioenergy industry.

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) describes 'smart-sourced fuels' (combustibles ingénieux) in Manitoba, Canada. These eco-friendly fuels are produced from underutilized local materials and waste, such as agricultural residues and wetland plants, to provide a sustainable heating alternative for residential, agricultural, industrial, and commercial use.

This guidebook provides a framework for decision makers and technical advisors in developing and middle-income countries to design and implement national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for climate adaptation.

This policy brief examines the potential negative impacts of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on climate change and provides recommendations to align EU-U.S. trade policy with global climate goals.

This research paper evaluates the climate-related vulnerabilities, costs, and benefits associated with the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road, a mine access road located in the northeastern Northwest Territories that is primarily constructed over frozen lakes.

This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) analyzes the use of fiscal instruments within Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) submitted to the UNFCCC by November 20, 2015. The review identifies trends in how countries employ fossil fuel subsidy reform (FFSR), clean energy subsidies, and carbon pricing to support low-carbon development and GHG mitigation.

This document is a country study and data sheet providing a baseline of publicly available information on fossil fuel production subsidies in Canada for the years 2013 and 2014.

This document is a background paper and data compilation produced by IISD, OCI, and ODI regarding fossil fuel production subsidies in India for the years 2013 and 2014.

This executive summary details stakeholder consultations conducted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) between October 2013 and January 2015 to inform Manitoba's green economy and climate change action plan. The document outlines the province's greenhouse gas emissions profile, presents consensus-based recommendations for governance and energy efficiency, and explores various carbon pricing and environmental fiscal reform options.

This report examines the financial subsidies and externalities associated with coal use in China and evaluates how these subsidies hinder the growth of renewable energy.

This research paper examines the structural inequality in the distribution of centrally financed fuel subsidies in India, arguing that Bihar, one of the country's poorest states, consistently receives the lowest per capita subsidy transfers compared to wealthier states.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) discusses the design of Hydrologic Information systems (HISs) as a tool for managing water resources and ensuring water-energy-food (WEF) security, particularly in the context of mining development.

A report by IISD and the Nordic Council of Ministers finds that removing fossil fuel subsidies in 20 countries could reduce national emissions by an average of 11% by 2020, increasing to 18% if 30% of savings are reinvested in renewable energy and efficiency. It references 2013 IEA data estimating fossil fuel consumption subsidies at US$550 billion and includes case studies from the Philippines, Morocco, and Jordan.

The Handbook for INGP Public Procurers is a guide designed to help government procurers in Latin America and the Caribbean implement Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) to foster inclusive green growth and reshape markets.

The communiqué from the 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), held in October 2015 in Geneva, focuses on aligning mining practices with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the critical importance of integrated mine closure planning.

This briefing analyzes the UN Sustainable Development Summit, which focused on the adoption of the "2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It examines the successful negotiation process led by the Open Working Group (OWG), initial national commitments to implementation, and outstanding requirements such as the development of indicators and the outcome of the Paris Climate Change Conference.

This project overview describes an initiative by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to integrate Water-Energy-Food (WEF) security into development decisions related to mining in Suriname. The project involved a literature review, the development of the WEFsat-Mining tool, the creation of hydrologic assessment guidance, and capacity building through regional workshops.

This briefing note for the Pan-African Parliament outlines the objectives and key themes of the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled for November 30 to December 11, 2015, in Paris.

This research paper examines the historical context of the first Bretton Woods system to inform the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), arguing that the original vision for the post-World War II economic foundation was more inclusive and diverse than is commonly believed.

This briefing provides a comparative legal commentary on Brazil's first four Cooperation and Investment Facilitation Agreements (CIFAs), highlighting how they differ from traditional bilateral investment treaties by prioritizing cooperation over investor protection and excluding investor-state arbitration.