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National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Can Help Countries Curb Climate Change

Thomas Damassa — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:17:40 -0400

At WRI, we like to say that “you can’t manage what you can’t measure.” For managing and mitigating climate change, one of the most fundamental measurements is a periodic inventory of the problem’s root cause: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from…

A New Global Framework to Measure Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Cities

Pankaj Bhatia — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:42:54 -0400

At an official side event to the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference this week, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40), ICLEI– Local Governments for…

Brazilian Business and Ecosystem Services Partnership Launches

Craig Hanson — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:57:32 -0400

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. While the scenery was beautiful, none of us were there to smell the…

Shedding Light on Fast-Start Finance

Taryn Fransen — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:39:27 -0400

How much fast-start climate finance is actually flowing, and where is it being spent?[^1] This question has come up repeatedly alongside the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) climate talks in Bonn this…

Mapping Potential Water Risks in China's Wei River

Robert Kimball — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:33:09 -0400

The Wei River in west-central China is not just the largest tributary of the Yellow River, but it has also been a critical water source for communities for thousands of years. To manage this important resource, water authorities in China just…

MEDIA ALERT: World Resources Institute Hosts “Courage to Lead” Dinner in NYC

Lauren Zelin — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:07:09 -0400

Interview and photo opportunities with special guests: Mayor and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg, Stephen Ross, Jonathan Lash, and Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough

The World Resources Institute is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a gala dinner featuring government, business, media and environmental leaders on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City.

During the “Courage to Lead” dinner, WRI will recognize Mayor and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg for his contributions to advance sustainable solutions in New York City and internationally.

WRI will honor Stephen Ross, Chairman and CEO of Related Corporation and owner of the Miami Dolphins, and Jonathan Lash, WRI’s former President and current President of Hampshire College, for their commitment to the environment and sustainable development.

Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough from MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” will be the masters of ceremony. Additional speakers include Michael Beschloss, presidential historian and frequent TV commentator; Andrew Steer, incoming President of WRI and current Special Envoy for Climate Change at the World Bank; and James Harmon, Chairman of Caravel Management LLC and Chairman of WRI’s Board of Directors.

Dan Doctoroff, CEO & President of Bloomberg L.P. and a member of WRI’s Board of Directors, will be the dinner chair.

WHAT:
Interviews and photo opportunities before WRI’s “Courage to Lead” dinner

WHO:
Michael Bloomberg, philanthropist and Mayor, New York City
Jonathan Lash, President, Hampshire College
Stephen Ross, Chairman and CEO, Related Companies
Mika Brzezinski, Co-host, MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”
Joe Scarborough, Co-host, MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”
Michael Beschloss, presidential historian, author, and TV commentator
Andrew Steer, President-elect, WRI
James Harmon, Chairman of Caravel Management LLC

Hosted by Dan Doctoroff, CEO & President, Bloomberg L.P.

WHERE:
Mandarin Oriental, 36th floor
80 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10023

WHEN:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. EDT

Note: The photo and interviews opportunities will be available before the dinner – the dinner itself will be closed to media.

RSVP Required to press@wri.org

Four Key Issues to Watch During Bonn Climate Talks

Edward Cameron — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:24:53 -0400

Since the conclusion of the UN climate conference in Durban, South Africa (COP 17) last year, there has been robust debate on the merits of its outcomes.

Some…

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

James Anderson — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:28:05 -0400

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.

WRI experts will discuss issues, including the green economy, governance, climate change, role of business, and more. WRI will provide an update on the state of play and on possible outcomes for the global summit.

Presentations will be followed by a two-way Q&A session with reporters.

WHAT:

Press call to discuss expectations for the Rio+20 Summit.

WHO:

Manish Bapna, Interim President, WRI

Craig Hanson, Director, People & Ecosystems Program, WRI

Lalanath de Silva, Director, The Access Initiative

Jennifer Morgan, Director, Climate & Energy Program, WRI

Followed by a Q&A session

WHEN:

Tuesday, May 22, 10:00a.m. EDT // 11:00a.m. BRT

CALL-IN:

United States (Toll free): (866) 803-2143

Brazil (Toll Free): 0800-8911992

Other international locations (Toll): +1 (210)795-1098

Passcode: Callers should ask for “RIO”

You can read more about WRI’s work at Rio +20 at: http://insights.wri.org/topic/rio20.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Michael Oko: Tel. + 1 (202) 729-7684; email: moko@wri.org; or

James Anderson: Tel. +1 (202) 729 7608; email: JAnderson@wri.org

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

Erin Gray — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:50:32 -0400

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…

A Positive Vision for the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee

Letha Tawney — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:51:03 -0400

This post was written with Heleen de Coninck, Programme Manager at the Energy Research Center of the Netherlands. It was originally published on the…