No major nuclear revival by 2030, says CIGI report
Waterloo, Canada – February 4, 2010 – A significant expansion of nuclear energy worldwide is unlikely to occur before 2030. This provides a window of opportunity to urgently fix the currently inadequate system for governing nuclear energy to avoid accidents, nuclear terrorism and weapons proliferation.
CIGI unveils Nuclear Energy Futures project’s key findings and recommendations
Waterloo, Canada – January 28, 2010 – The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) will launch the final report of its Nuclear Energy Futures (NEF) project on February 4 at the International Development Research Centre in Ottawa. The report is the culmination of three years of research into the purported nuclear energy revival and its implications for global governance.
Geo-political expert and award-winning journalist gives talk at CIGI
Waterloo, Ontario – January 14, 2010 – Geo-political expert and award-winning journalist Cleo Paskal will give a talk at The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on January 14, as part of CIGI’s ongoing Signature Lecture Series.
CIGI experts available for comment on United Nations Climate Change Conference
Waterloo, Canada – December 4, 2009 – Experts from The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) are available for comment and analysis on the United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark from December 7-18. CIGI experts are available to comment from Copenhagen, London (U.K.), Ottawa, Toronto and Waterloo.
CIGI appoints Thomas A. Bernes as Vice-President of Programs
Waterloo, Canada – November 24, 2009 – The Board of Directors of The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) today announced the appointment of Thomas A. Bernes to the position of vice-president of programs. In this newly established role, Mr. Bernes will oversee the development of CIGI’s work program strategy, implementing and coordinating research activities and assisting in the development of networks and partnerships related to the work program.
Experts gather in Uganda to build adaptation strategy for climate change in Africa
Kampala, Uganda – October 28, 2009 – The Centre for International Governance Innovation’s (CIGI) African Initiative is hosting the first of its kind congress addressing the most serious and immediate impacts of climate change in Africa, November 1-4. This event aims to provide guidelines and strategies for mitigation and adaptation in African nations least able to cope with this global challenge.
U.S. and China will provide global economic leadership, says CIGI poll
Waterloo, Canada – October 4, 2009 – The United States and China will provide global economic leadership, said the participants of a poll conducted today by The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) during its annual global conference this weekend.
Leading international experts convene at CIGI to discuss systemic impacts of global economic crisis
Waterloo, Canada – September 29, 2009 – The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is examining the systemic impacts of the global economic crisis at its annual international conference on October 2-4, 2009. The event aims to define and debate issues of critical global importance, and identify innovative practices that can assist in meeting global challenges.
G20 must put lofty declarations into action
Waterloo, Canada – September 22, 2009 – G20 leaders have delivered in declaratory fashion, but they need to put their ideas into action, argues a special report released by The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) in advance of the G20 summit taking place in Pittsburgh on September 24-25.
CIGI panel discussion explores connections between global financial markets and global environment
Waterloo, Ontario – September 17, 2009 – The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is hosting a public panel discussion on September 24, entitled The Global Financial and Environmental Crises: Connections and Parallels?