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The Most Influential Management Gurus in the World

By Nate Kommers on November 16, 2007

“The Thinkers 50” biennial poll of the most influential business people in the world is topped by WRI board member C.K. Prahalad. The recognition speaks volumes about business-led approaches to sustainability around the world.

Former WRI Board Member John W. Firor Dies

November 6, 2007
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

John W.

OPIC's Greenhouse Gas Initiative

By Jon Sohn on June 14, 2007
On June 14, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) announced a Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Bridging the Finance Gap for a Generation of "Philanthropreneurs"

By Derek Newberry on May 17, 2007
A new non-profit/for-profit hybrid model suggests that economic, social, and environmental gains are the same. But this “fourth sector” needs long-term, committed finance in order to grow.

Measuring the Base of the Pyramid

By Rob Katz on March 19, 2007
A new WRI/IFC Report shows for the first time how big the opportunity is to reduce proverty through private sector strategies. And it’s a bigger market than previously thought.

Jonathan Lash Responds to the 2007 "State of the Union" Address

By Jonathan Lash on January 29, 2007

On Tuesday, President George W. Bush delivered his annual State of the Union address to the nation. The President spent three minutes and thirty-seven seconds on energy policy. He mentioned climate change once.

Environmental Review of 2006

December 20, 2006

How did the environment fare in 2006? 10 underreported stories.

Business Must Adapt to Realities of Global Ecosystem Change

By Janet Ranganathan on November 21, 2006
Ecosystems are losing their ability to deliver the products that businesses need most.

Financing Solar

October 25, 2006

The solar service model is an innovative way for companies to switch to solar power without making typically

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