The Ocean is a vital resource, playing a major role in global climate cycles.

At UN Ocean Decade, infrastructure improvement, knowledge generation and knowledge system inclusion were identified as key for the future.

Read the Earth Negotiations Bulletin summary ⬇️
enb.iisd.org/2024-ocean-dec…

The latest IPCC report presented more evidence than ever on #equity , #justice & #adaptation links. But these proof points are buried in over 3,000 pages.

With Agence Française de #Développement (AFD) 🇫🇷 🇪🇺, IISD Resilience is synthesizing key messages on #justice for anyone who needs them.

Sneak peek 👇

Present generations can leave a better future for those to come.

The United Nations Declaration on Future Generations sets out principles to safeguard the interests of future generations.

🔒 Peace and security
👭 Human rights
🚺 Gender equality

Via IISD SDGs sdg.iisd.org/news/declarati…

Upgrade your ability to advocate for women in mining and affected communities by earning a certificate in the Fundamentals of Gender Equality and Mining Governance.

Sign up today for IGF Mining's new, FREE 2-3 hour e-learning course 👉 learningfornature.org/en/courses/the…

We need to look beyond traditional sources of 💵to close the adaptation finance gap. But how can countries unlock private investment to help build resilience?

Check out our inventory of innovative financial instruments 🔗 bit.ly/4cRGHCw

#NAPfinance #climatefinance

In an era marked by escalating environmental challenges, #UNEA6 called for more cooperation to tackle the triple planetary crisis.

Via IISD Resilience, learn why “synergies” is more than a buzzword for countries tackling the triple planetary crisis.
iisd.org/articles/polic…

Experts at #OceanDecade24 advocated tackling production as well as consumption patterns when building a resilient #blueeconomy

They also explored nature-based solutions for coastal resilience and debated how to engage industry partners in data sharing

➡️ enb.iisd.org/2024-ocean-dec…

🇧🇹The IGF toured limestone & talc mines as part of a Mining Policy Framework assessment for Bhutan this month. On-the-ground perspective is key to understanding unique #mining & governance challenges.

This work was funded by Global Affairs Canada via Alinea International & TAP_PAT Technical Assistance/Assistance technique.

#LDCs could have benefited from better agriculture and food security outcomes at #WTOMC13AbuDhabi . IISD expert Facundo Calvo analyzes:
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The more we look for microplastics, the more we find them—including in our food. But the world cares, and when the world cares, things change.

As #INC4 nears, Freshwater fELA explains for @newsweek why a #PlasticsTreaty must protect fresh water.

IISD Experimental Lakes Area
newsweek.com/more-microplas…

Statements at the opening of #OceanDecade 24 stressed the role of science as both a prerequisite and a 'unifying tool' for #sustdev , while parallel sessions revolved around UN #OceanDecade Challenges on pollution, biodiversity and climate change

Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/2024-ocean-dec…

Despite rising energy subsidies, loadshedding in #SouthAfrica hit record highs in 2023, occurring 335 days of the year.

How can South Africa improve its energy security and hit #CleanEnergy targets?

A new @IISD_energy report outlines a way forward 👉 iisd.org/story/south-af…

A landmark resolution on artificial intelligence has been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

The resolution highlights “safe, secure and trustworthy” AI systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all.

Learn more via IISD SDGs 👇 sdg.iisd.org/news/unga-stee…

The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference is underway.

The conference will bring together the Ocean Decade community to reflect on progress and set a collective vision and joint priorities for the rest of the decade.

Follow Earth Negotiations Bulletin updates👇

Do policy-makers need to rethink fiscal policies to ensure financial benefits from critical minerals are shared fairly?

This IGF Mining report examines nuances in key features of critical minerals, and the new challenges and opportunities they present.
iisd.org/publications/r…

⚠️ #SouthAfrica has proposed plans to 📈 gas-fired power, but this risks ⬆️ dependence on fossil fuels & exposure to volatile markets.

With the price of renewables ⬇️ 77% since 2011, 🇿🇦 must shift focus.

A new IISD report outlines a way forward. 👇
iisd.org/story/south-af…

The UN Environment Programme Food Waste Index Report 2024 finds that households wasted an equivalent of over 1 billion meals a day in 2022.

An estimated 783 million people experienced hunger that year, and a third of humanity faced food insecurity.

Read more ▶️ sdg.iisd.org/news/one-fifth…

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💡The latest edition of IISD Economic Policy Investment Treaty News is out!

Gain insights into how a #fossilfuel carveout from #ISDS could support #climateaction and much more.

Read and sign up for our quarterly newsletter 👉 iisd.org/itn/en/2024/04…

In an era marked by escalating environmental challenges, #UNEA6 called for more cooperation to tackle the triple planetary crisis.

Via IISD Resilience, learn why “synergies” is more than a buzzword for countries tackling the triple planetary crisis.
iisd.org/articles/polic…

Upgrade your ability to advocate for women in mining and affected communities by earning a certificate in the Fundamentals of Gender Equality and Mining Governance.

Sign up today for our new, FREE 2-3 hour e-learning course 👉 learningfornature.org/en/courses/the…