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Rio+20: Moving Ahead with the Sustainable Development Goals

By Manish Bapna, Peter Hazlewood and John Talberth on June 11, 2012
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As the global summit in Rio approaches, negotiations are still in flux, but some ideas that could advance the global sustainability agenda are gaining momentum.

WRI Celebrates 30 Years at “Courage to Lead” Dinner

May 23, 2012
Location: NEW YORK//WASHINGTON

Dinner recognizes philanthropist Mayor Michael Bloomberg; honors Stephen Ross and Jonathan Lash;

Raises more than $1 million to support organization’s mission

The World Resources Institute is celebrating its 30th Anniversary tonight with the “Courage to Lead” dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. At the dinner, WRI will recognize the contributions of its special guest, philanthropist and Mayor Michael Bloomberg; and honor Stephen Ross, chairman, CEO and founder of Related Companies; and Jonathan Lash, president of Hampshire College and WRI’s former president.

Brazilian Business and Ecosystem Services Partnership Launches

By Craig Hanson on May 18, 2012
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Last week, experts from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and our colleagues from Brazilian businesses and organizations gathered at the Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Hope or Hype? WRI Experts Host Press Call on Rio+20 Summit

May 16, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

As leaders in government, business and civil society prepare to head to Rio de Janeiro for the UN Sustainable Development Summit, known as Rio+20, experts from the World Resources Institute will host a press call to discuss issues and expectations for the meeting.

Eco-Compensation in China: Opportunities for Payments for Watershed Services

By Erin Gray and Cy Jones on May 15, 2012
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Water supply and availability could be the most pressing problem restricting China’s economic growth in the next 10-15 years, according to a new report by the…

Parceria viabiliza inclusão de serviços ecossistêmicos nos planos de negócios das empresas

May 10, 2012
Location: Rio de Janeiro

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Um grupo de empresas líderes

Corporate Leaders and NGOs Form New Partnership to Protect Ecosystems in Brazil

May 10, 2012
Location: Rio de Janeiro

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A group of leading co

Degraded Land for Sustainable Palm Oil in Indonesia: Practical Guidance

By Beth Gingold on April 16, 2012
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This post was co-authored with Anne Rosenbarger, a POTICO Fellow at Sekala.

RELEASE: Project Launched to Support Conservation and Improved Forest Management in the Congo Basin

April 5, 2012
Location: BRAZZAVILLE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Global Environment Facility begins pilots in Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Congo

How integrated reporting can help companies see the bigger picture

By Janet Ranganathan on March 19, 2012
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A version of this blog ran on The Guardian Sustainable

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