Knowledge Hub

Canada’s one-stop-shop for everything related to climate governance

Filter by:

Nov 14th, 2024

Interconnected Justice: Understanding the cross-border implications of climate transition policies

This report provides normative proposals on how to widen the approach of policymakers and non-state actors (companies and financial institutions) when addressing the question of justice in climate and nature transition policies.

Read more
Nov 14th, 2024

Net Zero Policy Matters: Assessing Progress and Taking Stock of Corporate and Financial Net Zero Policy Reform

This progress report, Net Zero Policy Matters, summarizes the research, discussions and findings of the work of the Taskforce on Net Zero Policy, its technical expert group and contributing partner organizations, from its inception at COP28 (2023) to COP29 (2024). The Net Zero Policy Matters report:

Read more
Nov 7th, 2024

The Climate Action Monitor 2024

The Climate Action Monitor is the annual flagship publication of the International Programme for Action on Climate (IPAC). Building on the IPAC Dashboard of climate-related indicators, it provides insights on global climate action and progress towards net-zero targets for 51 OECD and OECD partner countries. This year’s edition presents a comprehensive evaluation of net-zero targets, […]

Read more
Oct 30th, 2024

Recommendations to the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

Dr. Janis Sarra (Professor of Law Emertia, Peter A. Allard School of Law) appeared as part of a panel of witnesses to House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development in its study of the environment and climate impacts related to the Canadian financial system on October 30, 2024.

Read more
Oct 24th, 2024

In the Line of Duty? Institutional Investors’ Responsibilities Regarding Systemic Risks

Significant attention has been paid to how to mobilize trillions of dollars of private capital toward global climate goals. As part of that discussion, a great detail of attention has been paid to the question of whether institutional investors are permitted, and perhaps even required, to address those risks within their fiduciary duty. In the […]

Read more
Oct 22nd, 2024

Board Pocket Guide: Nature and Climate Action

This board pocket guide provides a curated selection of global frameworks, methodologies, and standards essential for embedding nature and climate considerations into business operations, allowing boards to make informed decisions, manage risks, and seize opportunities for sustainability-driven growth.

Read more