Blog Post
Dec 14, 2020
Meet the people behind the research
Dec 11, 2020
The bottom line is that Canada now has a plan to fully meet its Paris target.
Dec 01, 2020
Position announcement: Smart Prosperity Institute is hiring a Post-Doc or Research Associate in resource economics & circular economy.
Heartfelt congratulations to David for this well-deserved honour.
Nov 30, 2020
Smart Prosperity is deeply involved in national conversations related to conservation finance, and several research efforts will be emerging in this key moment for nature.
Nov 25, 2020
Mike Moffatt, Senior Director at SPI, explores five things to watch in the clean economy.
Nov 24, 2020
New research results suggest that reducing greenhouse gas emissions will not only provide an environmental benefit, but will also directly benefit the economy.
Nov 20, 2020
Circular strategies and practices in the minerals and metals sector can have important environmental impacts.
Nov 18, 2020
The stories that are told about electric vehicles can rally business and political leaders, as well as consumers, to resist or embrace this technology.
Nov 17, 2020
Nov 16, 2020
Smart Prosperity Institute caught up with Dr. Kenneth Richards ahead of his 2020-21 term as Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Environmental Policy.
Nov 12, 2020
Identifying measures that advance both climate and equity objectives is hard, but essential and achievable.
Nov 11, 2020
Nov 03, 2020
Shifting to a more "agile" regulatory system – one that is stringent but also flexible and predictable – is increasingly understood as necessary for accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Oct 26, 2020
Addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the existing residential building stock will be critical in achieving deep emissions reductions.
Oct 21, 2020
A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme says the world has a second – and possibly last – chance to tackle climate change and other environmental threats.
Oct 19, 2020
As we move to a greener pathway, in order to not leave anyone or any industry behind, the idea of transition bonds has surfaced in global climate finance circles.
Oct 08, 2020
Climate action supported by carbon pricing need not make life less affordable for Canadians. This analysis offers a pathway forward for addressing concerns about costs for all Ontarians.
Oct 07, 2020
Engaging with SMEs in developing a low-carbon pandemic recovery just makes sense. It targets an under served sector where real moves towards decarbonization and the green economy can be made.
Oct 01, 2020
Investments into Canada’s social, human, and natural capital are needed to ensure growth is sustained, equitable and opportunity-generating.
