Stories Archive: April, 2007

Australian landscape ecologist Richard Thackway visited WRI for a presentation on the importance of regional planning for ecosystem services as part of a month-long study tour of the United States.

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Last week, China released a draft of its First National Climate Change Assessment.

This column originally appeared in Environmental Finance, March 2007.

The proposed $45 billion leveraged buyout of

Surging energy demand in developing countries must be met with a mix of clean energy supplies and efficiency. Two firms in Asia are helping to lead the way.

Investors are seeing a lot of green in being green.

A workshop in Washington, DC focuses on the intersection of clean energy technology and climate policy.

Two firms are creating new markets for agriculture products that promote sustainability and safety.

Still lining up your summer entertainment? Tickets for the one-day intercontinental concert to promote global warming awareness start going on sale today.

As the world rapidly reaches consensus on the scientific understanding of climate change, policymakers are increasingly looking at how to address the challenge.

The Indian Confederation of NGOs and the Nand and Jeet Khemka Foundation recognize Dr. Marcella D’ Souza and Crispino Lobo, both of the Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR) in India, for their work on empowerment of women and the grassroots.

Measuring the base of the pyramid; Focus on Health, Energy; How Mobile Phones Have Cracked the BOP Code; World Water Day and the BOP Penalty; Initial news and other Next 4 Billion Stories.

Two firms in India and Brazil are positioning themselves for growth in a future where sustainable managment will be a competitive advantage

A BiD for sustainable business models, and the gap between money flows and financial services in developing countries.

Two entrepreneurs in Mexico and Brazil are marketing highly efficient vehicles to reduce emissions and meet growing transport demand.