The blue economy emphasizes the importance of the world's waters, and the impacts that they have on multiple areas within the global economy.
Dr. Antoine Dechezleprêtre will present his research findings on the impact of environmental policies on both economic and environmental outcomes.
Smart Prosperity Institute and its SSHRC-supported Greening Growth Partnership project have helped launch important new work on the political economy of carbon pricing policies in Canada.
The University of Ottawa will be hosting a two-week combined summer school and workshop focused on “The Economics of Environmental Policy and Innovation”.
EEPRN and Greening Growth Partnership Student Researcher, 2018-2023
SPI Student Researcher 2018-2019
Our recent analysis of the clean growth investment opportunity finds that Canadian demand for low-carbon technologies will double through 2030 compared to today’s levels.
Andy Chisholm was one of four panel members given the task of assessing the opportunities and challenges associated with sustainable finance in Canada. Watch the webinar to hear from him firsthand.
Andy Chisholm was one of four panel members given the task of assessing the opportunities and challenges associated with sustainable finance in Canada. He recently held a webinar to explain the report’s findings – and what steps are needed to support this growing sector and leverage Canada’s financial sector to accelerate clean growth.
Analysis indicates that Canadian demand for – and investment in – low-carbon technologies will double through 2030.
Apply now to our call for two Fulbright visiting research chairs, in Environment & Economy and Environmental Policy at the University of Ottawa. The deadline to apply is September 16th, 2019.
The projects funded through the Economics and Environmental Policy Research Network (EEPRN) for 2018-2019 have been announced.
Temperature Rising: How to ensure cooler heads prevail in the approach to climate change
Last Friday, Canada’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance delivered their final report, outlining the opportunity, challenges, and key next steps for Canada to leverage its strong financial sector to accelerate clean growth.
As the politicization over climate policy rises with the upcoming election, there is an increasing need for a sound information base to unpack Canada’s progress towards its greenhouse gas (GHG) target.
Visiting SPI scholar Dr. Kai Chan helped write the recently-launched landmark U.N. Biodiversity Report and negotiated its release in Paris.
In an interactive workshop on the heels of the World Circular Economy Forum 2019, explore the most pressing circular economy issues facing the international community. Hosted by The Circular Economy Leadership Coalition (CELC), of which SPI is a founding member.
This report reviews six of Canada’s major infrastructure funding programs from the perspective of a manager wanting to fund a municipal natural asset project. It identifies key considerations in determining project eligibility and funding terms and offers an easy-to-use program overview chart.
