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.
This report explores implementation pathways, success factors, and identifies key barriers and opportunities to grow the market for nature investment in Canada
Two big bottlenecks stand in the way of Canada’s climate ambition—a shortage of skilled labour and a shortage of housing.
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.
Natural infrastructure provides big value with multiple climate, environmental and social benefits
This case study on green roofs explores the value of urban natural infrastructure within the context of climate change and other economic, environmental and societal objectives.
This case study on urban forests explores the value of urban natural infrastructure within the context of climate change and other economic, environmental, and societal objectives.
This case study on wetlands explores the value of urban natural infrastructure within the context of climate change and other economic, environmental, and societal objectives.
Green recovery from COVID? & Canada’s new X-Prize winner
Mike Moffatt, Senior Director at SPI, explores five things to watch in the green economy.
Meet the people behind the research
With the shift to higher-skilled occupations, skills training has become more crucial to ensure workers are qualified for these jobs.
More than ever, there is a widespread recognition that a healthy natural world is essential in supporting vibrant communities and economies.
We have come a long way in including gender considerations in climate policy - yet much work remains to be done.
Although it may seem counterintuitive — constraints drive creativity and innovation. When policies are more stringent - or strict - firms have a greater incentive to devise innovative low-cost paths to reaching their regulatory objective.
To divest or not to divest? & The second-hand clothing economy
The federal government’s 2021 budget offers a wide-ranging set of measures aimed at driving clean growth, encouraging nature-based solutions, supporting innovation, and advancing a host of other priorities.
Joe Biden’s impressive tax incentives are luring clean technology companies that incubated in Canada. The federal budget should be a turning point in the fight to keep them here.
In Budget 2021, the federal government should consider selectively eliminating import tariffs on parts used by Canadian cleantech manufacturers.
This publication series aims to provide a starting point in the journey towards a circular economy.
