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Climate Proofing Canada - The case for scaling up nature investments for climate adaptation

Jun 30, 2021

The climate is changing and Canadian communities are bearing the costs. To ensure these communities have the opportunity to thrive, taking a proactive approach to adaptation is necessary while we continue to advance mitigation strategies.

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Ontarians on the move: Hamilton faces an exodus of young families due to housing shortage

Jun 24, 2021

Migration from Hamilton to surrounding communities could threaten the city’s ability to attract and retain talent, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and its capacity to adapt to climate change.

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June 23: Five Things Happening in the Green Economy This Week

Jun 23, 2021

Mike Moffatt, Senior Director at SPI, explores five things to watch in the green economy.

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Student Researcher Spotlight: Colleen Kaiser and Nathan Lemphers

Jun 21, 2021

Meet the people behind the research.

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June 9: Five Things Happening in the Green Economy This Week

Jun 09, 2021

Mike Moffatt, Senior Director at SPI, explores five things to watch in the green economy.

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Guest Blog: Catalyzing the green bond market in a post-pandemic world

Jun 01, 2021

The green bond market provides a perfect opportunity to examine how the financial sector is reacting to climate change and the low-carbon economy.

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Diane-Laure Arjaliès and team

May 28, 2021

Meet the people behind the research.

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May 26: Five Things Happening in the Green Economy This Week

May 26, 2021

Mike Moffatt, Senior Director at SPI, explores five things to watch in the green economy.

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New Research Funded

May 25, 2021

Announcing five newly-funded research projects focused on achieving a resilient recovery and a low-carbon economy amidst Canada’s changing climate policy context.

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Job Posting: Director of Sustainable Agriculture Policy Program

May 18, 2021

Smart Prosperity Institute is hiring for a new position that will provide strategic direction, vision, leadership and management for all aspects of policy activities under its Agricultural program.

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Research Funding Opportunity

May 17, 2021

Call for proposals for research that examines protecting Canada’s natural capital and accelerating the transition to a resource-efficient circular economy

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May 12: Five Things Happening in the Green Economy This Week

May 12, 2021

Mike Moffatt, Senior Director at SPI, explores five things to watch in the green economy.

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Scaling conservation finance in Canada: The need for collaborative action to deliver for nature and the economy

May 11, 2021

Despite the range of potential benefits to a broad set of stakeholders, conservation finance has been slow to emerge in Canada. In understanding why, we seek to provide pathways to overcome barriers and catalyze growth.

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Climate action is going to create too many jobs

May 06, 2021

Two big bottlenecks stand in the way of Canada’s climate ambition—a shortage of skilled labour and a shortage of housing.

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Reflections on Budget 2021: Advancing Agile Regulation in Canada

May 06, 2021

It might not have been the splashiest of Budget 2021 items – but the importance of continued measures to advance the agility of Canada’s regulatory system cannot be overstated.

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