Canada is close to fast-tracking a new West Coast pipeline by naming it a project of national interest. Yet the previous purchase of the Trans Mountain Pipeline (TMX) has shown returns on investment are unlikely to be significant and taxpayers could be left footing a multi-billion-dollar bill. 🧵1/5

Fossil fuel subsidies are hard to shift & with many originating in int'l agreements reform requires 🌎action. Following ⬆️pressure, the Netherlands formed a coalition to take action. Kim Solberg, @ministerieezk.bsky.social shares what led to the launch ➕ what has changed. www.iisd.org/articles/dee...

Indonesia holds 42% of the 🌎's nickel reserves. As the demand for EV batteries grows, the country has a huge economic opportunity to drive investment, create jobs, & strengthen its position in the clean energy supply chain—but mineral wealth alone isn't enough. 🧵1/3 www.iisd.org/articles/new...

Last month, Libya concluded its 1st oil & gas licensing round since 2007 with reserves estimated to be the largest in Africa. If fully developed & burned this could release 82.2 MtCO2. Meanwhile, concerns over stranded assets also signal economic risk. 👇 www.iisd.org/publications...

Indonesia’s energy subsidy reform is about more than adjusting fuel prices. As part of Kompas Talks, IISD's Anissa Suharsono emphasizes a comprehensive approach to subsidy reform is vital including better targeting, social protection, & public communication. 👇

Jika Dihitung dengan Insentif Pajak dan DMO Batu Bara, Subsidi Energi RI Tembus Rp 713,5 Triliun

IISD menghitung subsidi energi Indonesia mencapai Rp 713,5 triliun. Angka ini jauh lebih besar karena memakai definisi subsidi versi WTO.

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🗣️"We're seeing a worrying pattern of Canada not only increasing fossil fuel subsidies across a number of fronts, but creating new subsidies to transfer public dollars to the fossil fuel sector," says IISD's Nichole Dusyk. Read more from @davidthurton.bsky.social 👇 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Public funding for fossil fuel industry breaks another Liberal climate promise, advocates say | CBC News

The Carney government's financial support for the oil and gas industry amounts to breaking a federal commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, according to environmental advocates.

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The Belém Mission to 1.5, launched at COP30, explores how countries can strengthen ambition & implementation of NDCs & NAPs. Here are 6 recommendations we submitted to this process:👇 1️⃣Reform fossil fuel subsidies & redirect public money to clean, resilient development 🧵1/3 iisd.org/publications...

⚠️ Climate risks affect every Canadian financial institution—they should be disclosed. Australia shows how legislation can help create alignment across the economy and drive participation in taxonomy uptake and transition planning. 📗 @iisd.org www.iisd.org/publications...

What can Canada learn from Australia to make sustainable investments easier? Aligning with international climate-risk disclosure standards can support: ✅market predictability, ✅business buy-in, and ✅green investment. New report: www.iisd.org/publications...

Indonesia has launched the Carbon Unit Registry System (SRUK). Creating a transparent and reliable record of carbon units, it tracks emissions trading system, offsets, and international transfers, while linking them to Indonesia's national climate registry (SRN-PPI).

When the lights go out, it's easy to focus on the event that caused the outage—but the more important question is what it tells us about the system behind it. Indonesia's recent blackouts are a reminder that for energy systems resilience matters just as much as reliability. 👇

In India, solar irrigation is demonstrating how countries can implement clean energy solutions that benefit communities & farmers. IISD’s Hrishabh Chandra explains, technology is often the easy part—financing & institutional supports are vital for long-term success. 📹 Watch 👇

Canada & Alberta’s industrial carbon price is likely too low to drive major investments in low-carbon tech. Our 🆕 report with @naviusresearch.bsky.social finds an ambitious price could deliver billions in new investment & ⬇️ emissions. 📗 iisd.org/publications...

Canada & Alberta have announced plans for construction of a new oil pipeline estimated to cost between CAD 35.2 & CAD 43.7 bn—taxpayers could be responsible for 90% of the bill. Difficulty finding a private company to lead the project reflects the pipeline’s questionable business case. 🧵1/4

Carbon pricing in Southeast Asia is more than just a climate dialogue—it's also about competitiveness, trade, & investment. In the 1st #CarbonMarketMonitor, IISD's Francesse Joy Cordon-Navarro says gov'ts move at different speeds but the direction is clear. 🆕 Newsletter: mailchi.mp/iisd.org/car...

Today, the governments of British Columbia and Canada announced CAD 3.9 billion in new federal support for the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL)—this electricity infrastructure will largely be used to power new LNG production. 🧵 1/4

We're #Hiring | Do you have experience working on energy transitions & transport electrification in the Philippines? We are looking for a policy advisor to join our team supporting research & policy developments for a clean energy transition! Learn more: https://iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/905

Canada’s current industrial carbon price—a minimum of CAD 110/t in 2040—is far below what's needed to meet climate goals. 🆕 analysis finds that the price can be substantially higher while still protecting industry competitiveness. 📗 www.iisd.org/publications... With @naviusresearch.bsky.social

Industrial carbon pricing is a critical tool to ⬇️ Canada's emissions—but the price must be strong to be effective. A high ambition scenario rising to CAD 380/t in 2040 could: ⬇️emissions ⬆️low-carbon investments Report: iisd.org/publications... @naviusresearch.bsky.social | @aaroncosbey.bsky.social

Distributed renewable energy works best when it is tailored to local electricity demand. New research shows how village energy plans can guide system design, storage needs, & lower costs—helping communities choose the right energy solution. Report: www.iisd.org/publications...

☀️ Distributed renewable energy is already cheaper than the grid in rural India—even without subsidies. Implementing these systems based on local grid conditions & demand patterns can provide affordable, reliable energy long-term. New report: www.iisd.org/publications...

How can Canada’s Budget 2026 deliver a more sustainable & secure economy? The Green Budget Coalition, with IISD, recommends: 🏘️Giving financial support to people, not fossil fuels 🌎Aligning Canada's finance system with climate goals 📈Strengthening the industrial carbon price

🗣️“Santa Marta was a moment. It has to become a process.” During #LCAW2026, the outcome report from the 1st Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels was handed over to the COP30 Presidency with the goal of contributing to a 🌎 fossil fuel transition roadmap. 🧵1/2 @wemeanbusiness.bsky.social

Carbon pricing is moving into the mainstream across the ASEAN region. The question is no longer whether a carbon price should be in place, but how gov'ts can deliver competitive & fair systems. Here are 4 takeaways from a regional workshop in Brunei Darussalam. 🧵1/5

London Climate Action Week #LCAW2026 is underway with a practical question for governments: How do national climate commitments become real-world delivery? Stronger NDCs are not only about headline emissions targets. They need to guide implementation. Learn how 👇 🧵1/6

How can India build a competitive battery manufacturing ecosystem? At #BatterySummit2026 IISD's Swasti Raizada emphasized a need to: 💰Ensure policies de-risk investments in battery component production 🤝Deepen innovation through public-private partnerships Learn more: www.iisd.org/publications...

London Climate Action Week kicks off tomorrow with civil society, policy-makers, & global leaders looking to build momentum on key issues including: 🛢️Transitioning away from fossil fuels 🌞Advancing renewable energy In London? Connect with us in-person, follow along for updates! 👇

As Just Transition Work Programme negotiations in #Bonn enter the final stretch, are countries any closer to an agreement? With talks scheduled to wrap up tomorrow, Panama's Jocabed Reina Solano Miselis discusses issues at the heart of a #JustTransition. 📽️ JET-CR Knowledge Hub

“The question is no longer whether we transition away from fossil fuels, but how.” In Bonn, @nataliejones.bsky.social called for a science-led global roadmap, country-led national plans, aligned finance and a clear path through future COPs. Watch 👇

How can India reduce import dependence + build a resilient & competitive domestic battery ecosystem? Next week in New Delhi, join us at Battery Summit 2026 for a closer look at domestic manufacturing & state level policy opportunities. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...