Stories Archive: December, 2010

We are on a collision course between ecosystems and food. How we resolve this issue over the coming years will be a key to preserving biodiversity and human well-being.

Developing countries are expecting billions of dollars to fund a clean energy transformation. How can they ensure this money is spent in the public interest?

During the winter holidays, there are many items that Americans consider “essential” as part of a proper celebration; whether it be a wreath on the door, wood for a cozy fire, or an ornamented tree in the living room. But how many people know where most of these items come from?

How does the new agreement on REDD set the stage for halting the destruction and degradation of forests?

Industry concerns about new permitting requirements are exaggerated. Here’s why.

Jacob Werksman, director of WRI’s Institutions and Governance Program, answers questions on some of the most important legal issues surrounding the Cancun Agreements.

Based on the cutting edge research of WRI’s report, a new tool allows users to navigate U.S. emissions by sector and see what federal agencies are doing to reduce them.

This post originally appeared on the ChinaFAQs.org blog.

WRI’s annual MindShare Meeting helps companies stay in front of the latest environmental trends.

Jennifer Morgan and our team of climate experts look back on the keys to progress in Cancun, and analyze the major decisions.

What are countries doing to prepare for climate change? A World Resources Report side event in Cancun highlights pioneering case studies from the developing world.

Last month, WRI convened a group of international experts to discuss policies and incentives for increasing the use of renewable energy in the developing world. WRI’s Davida Wood and Lutz Weischer discuss the key lessons learned at the workshop and their work on helping developing countries make the transition to renewable energy.

Applause, standing ovations, and the final moments of the Cancun climate conference.

As the climate talks in Cancun head into the final days, the conference has taken on a different tone.

Ecosystem services provide the link between nature and economic development. How can this approach guide more sustainable decisions?

WRI Media Director Michael Oko reports back from COP-16.

Is it possible to do good in the world while also making a profit? A growing group of investors, known as “impact investors”, believe that it is.

A new mapping tool identifies and measures exposure to water risk.

This post originally appeared on the ChinaFAQs website.

A new draft decision on carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) at COP-16 could be a step towards a larger agreement.

A progress report as UNFCCC climate negotiations in Cancun enter their second week.

After years of delay, EPA gets back on track in issuing rules that provide a path to a cleaner power fleet.

This “Budget Brief” originally appeared on the International Budget Partnership website. You can read the entire text, and download a PDF of the brief, here.

This piece originally appeared on the National Journal “Cancun Insider” blog.