Stories: Governance & Access

Asian Development Bank Must Improve Climate, Energy Lending Policies

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.

Financial stimulus plans could pose a threat to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) around the world.

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

The resignation of the Speaker of the UK House of Commons demonstrates the power of transparency.

The U.S. House of Representatives this week discusses a major climate and energy bill introduced by Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA).

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

Global economic recovery plans are green—but not yet green enough.

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

The World Resources Institute (WRI) has elected Robin Chase, an entrepreneur in cost-effective transportati

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