International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Health Emerges as a Strategic Frontline for Africa Ahead of Bonn Climate Conference

By Friday Phiri
Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world's most severe climate-related health impacts. Several realities define the continent's climate and health landscape – increased infectious diseases, air pollution, death, disruption and pressure on health systems through heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms.

Turkey Investing in Coal Despite Cheaper Renewable Energy

By Sean Buchanan
In response to rising demand for electricity, pressure to keep prices affordable and a need to maintain energy security, the Turkish government plans to increase electricity generation from coal.

Model Contract to Help Protect Developing Countries From ‘Land Grabs’

By Carin Smaller
When the Korean company Daewoo attempted to acquire half the arable land of Madagascar for free, it unleashed a tsunami of investor interest in agricultural land, popularised as the 'land grab'.
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