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Inside Indonesia's EV Boom
Indonesia is pursuing policies to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and build a thriving domestic industry. But to maximize long-term benefits, the government must ensure foreign manufacturers do more than just sell cars—they need to invest in local jobs, supply chains, and technology transfer. Adli Azayaka Huda, Richard Bridle, and Anissa Suharsono explain.
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How Nature-Based Solutions Are Helping a Fruit Farm to Thrive
Just north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, one Canadian fruit farmer is using nature-based solutions to enhance productivity, support wildlife, and improve the climate resilience of his local watershed. Learn how this project creates benefits beyond natural infrastructure implementation and how other communities and producers could benefit from similar partnerships.
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Gender-Responsive Mining Policies for Skills, Employment, and Inclusive Governance
New case studies from the IGF detail examples in Chile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritania, and South Africa.
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Investigating Fossil Fuels: A guide for journalists
Despite net-zero pledges, the global use of coal, oil, and gas continues to rise, driven by influential corporations and state-owned entities. How can journalists report on this complex and opaque industry and the role of governments in enabling it? IISD has contributed to a guide for the Global Investigative Journalism Network. Register for the webinar at 9:00 EDT on Thursday, February 20, to learn more.
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UN Tax Convention Negotiations
Last week, the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) kicked off formal negotiations on a UN Framework Convention on Tax. Delegates agreed that decisions on substantive matters will now be made by majority vote, a major win for developing countries. The INC also decided that the second early protocol would focus on resolving tax disputes—an urgent issue for countries facing complex cross-border tax challenges. Get insights from our Earth Negotiations Bulletin team directly from New York.
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How Can Supply Chains Tackle Deforestation Without Leaving Anyone Behind?
New regulations are reshaping global trade, making deforestation-free supply chains essential. This is crucial for Southeast Asia, where palm oil, rubber, and coffee power the economy. Meeting these new rules requires teamwork, but smallholder farmers will struggle due to limited resources. Join our webinar with the SMU Centre for Commercial Law in Asia to explore the new Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR), its implementation, and alternative solutions.
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Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in NAPs
The NAP Global Network is now accepting expressions of interest from eligible developing countries—with a focus on Small Island Developing States, least developed countries, and sub-Saharan African countries—to organize a training workshop on mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion in NAP processes in 2025. Register your interest by February 28.
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