Not for your eyes only: Statistics Canada has natural capital data to share

May 13, 2016

This week saw Canadians get excited about the 2016 Census, crashing servers and flipping out on social media in their rush to be counted and to contribute to building good data sets. And rightly so – data sets (and the analysis we do based on them) help drive good public policy.

Recapping the Natural Capital Symposium 2016

May 11, 2016

The Natural Capital Symposium is an annual event hosted by the Natural Capital Project (NatCap) at Stanford University that brings together dynamic and inspiring scholars, professionals and experts on natural capital from all around the world.

Linking natural capital and productivity: A roundup of two recent studies

May 02, 2016

For many of those who have been following Sustainable Prosperity's work, you've likely heard about our Linking Natural Capital & Productivity project.

Sharing the Earth with Species at Risk

Apr 22, 2016

Since its humble beginnings in New York City in 1970, Earth Day has been a celebration of the ecosystems and biodiversity on which we all depend for food, livelihoods, and our quality of life, as well as a call to action to share the earth and not squander our natural heritage.

Up, Down, and Forward: New numbers reflect the increasingly compelling economic case for greening the economy

Mar 16, 2016

The economic case for the transition to a green economy is becoming more and more compelling with the release of new figures on the rising cost of inaction on climate change, and falling prices for renewable power generation.

Carbon Pricing in Canada

Feb 26, 2016

The value proposition for community energy planning

Feb 10, 2016

Today marks the release of a report looking at the economic benefits that accompany smart community energy planning.

Meet Smart Prosperity Institute's new Senior Research Associate: Sara Jane O’Neill

Feb 04, 2016

Sara recently joined Smart Prosperity Institute as the Senior Research Associate for Sustainable Communities. Her work is focused on green economy policies that will help municipalities address environmental concerns while creating new sources of revenue.

Are Our Cities Locked-in to a Carbon-intensive Future?

Jan 27, 2016

Cities are at the core of many of the measures to fight climate change. They are expanding at an unprecedented rate as 1.4 million people move to urban areas each week, and it is projected that 60% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2030.

Guest Blog: A landmark year for climate action

Jan 21, 2016

I am optimistic that this year we will see major progress on climate action in Canada.

Doubling down on a good idea: Ontario announces its second green bond

Jan 20, 2016

COP21: A Debrief

Jan 19, 2016

Guest Blog: Building on BC’s Climate Action History through Local Government Leadership

Jan 14, 2016

2007-2008 was an exciting time to be working on climate policy in British Columbia.

Going Around in Circles (on purpose) – A Look at Ontario’s Draft Circular Economy Strategy

Jan 07, 2016

Green Bonds in Canada: 2014, 2015 and beyond

Dec 11, 2015

10 SP Must-Reads Around the Paris Climate Talks

Dec 07, 2015

As world leaders gather in Paris to discuss climate change, we highlight some of our top reports, policy briefs and issue summaries on how Canada is doing in our transition to a low-carbon economy – and what more we can do.

How municipalities can use their fiscal tools to reach their sustainability goals

Dec 01, 2015

Recently, Sustainable Prosperity in partnership with Dr. Amelia Clarke from the University of Waterloo published the Sustainable Alignment Manual (SAM).

The Road to Paris: How a little initiative can make a big difference

Nov 30, 2015

3 Reasons why Green Tape Measures Up to scrutiny

Nov 25, 2015

Environmental regulations – often referred to as ‘green tape’ – are commonly portrayed as pitting regulator against regulatee, business against government, environmentalists against industry groups, environment against economy. But the latest evidence shows that green tape does not polarize.

Taking Stock and Looking Forward

Nov 24, 2015

The big environmental story coming out of Ontario this year is the government’s decision to introduce a cap-and-trade system in the province. This province-wide environmental market will cap greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, indirectly putting a price on carbon emissions and sending a signal for business to use cleaner energy and processes.