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Review of IFC Performance Standards and Sustainability Policy Overview of Key Issues

By Kirk Herbertson on November 1, 2009

From September to November 2009, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is conducting an initial scoping of issues to improve in its updated sustainability policies.

WRI Comments on the 2009 World Bank Energy Strategy

By Athena Ballesteros and Smita Nakhooda on June 30, 2009

WRI submitted comments to the US Treasury on key issues the World Bank must address during its World Bank Energy Strategy review.

Asian Development Bank Must Improve Climate, Energy Lending Policies

June 12, 2009
Location: MANILA, PHILIPPINES

As the Asia Clean Energy Forum kicks off next week, the Asian Development Bank and other multilateral development banks should do more to integrate climate change and clean energy considerations as a core part of their development assistance.

Darwin's Lessons for the Extractive Industry

By Kirk Herbertson and Janet Ranganathan on May 26, 2009

Environmental and social performance is shaping a new breed of oil, gas, and mining companies.

Green Lending or Banking as Usual?

By Emily Chessin on April 28, 2009

Emergency spending for developing countries provides an opportunity to deliver green investments.

Greening the IDB's Lending Portfolio

By Athena Ballesteros and Isabel Munilla on March 30, 2009

As the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) celebrates its 50th anniversary, Latin America is struggling to address the financial crisis and climate change.

WRI Releases Guide to Help Extractive Companies Work with Local Communities

March 5, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Natural-resources extractive companies are profiting financially and socially when they consult with affected communities before and during the construction of projects.

Engage Communities, Avoid Conflict

By Kirk Herbertson on March 2, 2009

As the World Bank hosts Extractive Industries Week, the story of the Mae Moh coal plant in Thailand shows why early community engagement is critical.

Counting the Carbon in Overseas Investments

By Kirk Herbertson on February 13, 2009

In a landmark settlement, two U.S. government agencies are now required to consider the climate change impacts of overseas financing.

Global Stimulus, Human Rights and the Environment

By Athena Ballesteros on January 6, 2009

International project financing primarily intended to generate jobs and growth should not ignore social and environmental safeguards in the name of economic stimulus.

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