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August 29, 2016
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For many innovators, it’s difficult to know where to start with intellectual property (IP) rights. While many initially consider patents or trademarks, CIGI's research makes it clear that there are many IP options that can be employed to protect a product or service. "Foundations of IP Strategy", a new free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) created in collaboration with Kitchener-Waterloo’s D2L Corporation, and now in beta testing, seeks to arm innovators around the world with the tools they need to navigate intellectual property options and legal issues. The self-study course was developed by CIGI Senior Fellows Myra Tawfik and Karima Bawa as part of the International Law Research Program and was recently featured in the Innovators in Waterloo Region Magazine. Register at the link to take the fall test run of the course.
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As China prepares to host its first G20 Summit in Hangzhou amidst rising economic and political protectionism around the world, CIGI Chinese foreign policy expert Alex He's new book takes a close look at the China's rise to become one of the most active and influential players in global economic governance.
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Small businesses are responsible for approximately 40 to 60 per cent of commercial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in countries including the United Kingdom and Canada. And yet these business are rarely targeted for carbon reductions by governments because of their diversity and sheer numbers. In her latest policy brief, CIGI Senior Fellow Sarah Burch sees small businesses as part of the solution for meeting Canada’s climate change goals through a collaborative and creative approach to GHG reductions.
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Watch the video of a public forum co-hosted by CIGI with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Divest Waterloo earlier this month on climate change solutions. Two CIGI experts were featured on the panel and answered questions about their latest research. CIGI Senior Fellow Sarah Burch outlined recommendations from her new policy brief on the role of small businesses in the transition toward a more sustainable future. CIGI Post-Doctoral Fellow Maria Panezi explained how a Canadian carbon pricing strategy in combination with taxing carbon-intensive products as they cross borders can lead to a greener economy.
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To keep the discussion alive following the climate change solutions forum, Maria Panezi wrote an opinion piece published on August 24 in the Globe and Mail responding to those who frame the carbon pricing debate as requiring either cap-and-trade or a carbon tax. "This kind of either-or approach doesn’t make sense. Canada will only meet its targets for reducing carbon dioxide through a combination of climate change solutions," wrote Panezi.
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A new story is emerging in Africa and it is being told by those most crucial in determining Africa’s future – its citizens. Their concerns are shifting away from tribal clashes and state-driven violence toward a new set of issues. Africa’s citizens are disappointed by the performance of their governments, concerned about pervasive corruption, and face a dire lack of economic opportunities. Join us for a live webinar discussion with leading Africa experts to learn about the findings from a new CIGI-GlobeScan poll on conflict and change in Africa. Register by clicking the headline above.
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