Climate Change Mitigation
By implementing progressive low-emission development strategies that promote integrated clean energy solutions and broader sustainable development objectives, we can move towards climate change mitigation—which requires a shift to low-carbon development.
Our experts help policy-makers identify and prioritize options for reducing emissions, such as by developing clean and renewable energy systems. We also support developing countries in identifying and accessing financing for low-carbon development. We do this by developing road maps for reform, engaging proactively with policy-makers and the stakeholders they engage with, providing quantitative and qualitative analysis of policy options for energy and carbon mitigation, and identifying means of implementation.
Articles
Lessons Learned at COP 28
Two newcomers to climate negotiations reflect on their COP 28 experiences—surprises, insights, and what they'll look for at the next UNFCCC talks.
After COP 28: What's next for adaptation?
IISD experts Anne Hammill, Angie Dazé, Emilie Beauchamp, Jeffrey Qi, and Alec Crawford take a closer look at what we saw—and did not see—on adaptation at COP 28 in Dubai, and where we go from here.
The Critical Next Step: What you need to know about Canada’s 2030 climate target
Canada's climate target for 2030 is within reach, but more stringent policies and clearer government communication will be needed to get there. Our expert explains why these developments are critical for Canada to help avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Our work in the news
Green or Brown? As lockdowns lift, governments face a recovery climate choice
Despite mounting pressure for economic rescue packages to be used to tackle climate change, most of the money spent so far on overcoming the coronavirus pandemic has gone towards propping up business as usual, according to three studies.
Governments put 'green recovery' on the backburner
G20 countries aim their pandemic bailout spending at fossil fuel industries, leaving Paris climate change targets in doubt
Canadian Climate Groups Urge ‘Green Strings’ On COVID Recovery Funding
As Finance Minister Bill Morneau prepares to release a fiscal update today, Canada’s leading environmental organizations are calling for “green strings” on Ottawa’s COVID-19 recovery funding package.
Experts
Ivetta Gerasimchuk
Director, Energy Program, International Strategy
Philip Gass
Director, Energy Program, Just Transitions and Canada
Christopher Beaton
Director, Energy Program, Public Financial Flows
Richard Bridle
Senior Policy Advisor
Shruti Sharma
Senior Policy Advisor
Aaron Cosbey
Senior Associate
Anissa Suharsono
Associate
Anna Geddes
Associate
Angela Carter
Senior Associate
Laura Cameron
Policy Advisor
Andrea Bassi
Senior Associate
Avet Khachatryan
Associate
Deborah Murphy
Senior Associate
Olivier Bois von Kursk
Policy Advisor
Bernard Soubry
Policy Advisor
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