Stories: Markets & Enterprise

The WRI Weekly Roundup

BOP conferences and debates, women entrepreneurs in India, child well-being in rich countries, and at-risk orangutans in Indonesia.

The WRI Weekly Roundup

Sending cell phone time to the Philippines, a replacement for teak in India, increasing U.S. fish consumption, forest certification, and the GEO 2007.

With its guitars made from sustainably harvested woods, Hering Instruments is writing the soundtrack for a green future.

Since the 90’s, businesses have been warming to the ideas behind sustainable markets: for example, the triple bottom line, environmental footprint

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.

An investor forum in Sao Paulo highlights four companies that are leading the charge on sustainable development.

Environmental Review of 2006

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

Two forums and a joint Citigroup/EIU report highlight the successes and challenges of SMEs in developing countries.

ATMs for India's Poor

Biometric technology gives poor and illiterate communities access to financial services.
Ecosystems are losing their ability to deliver the products that businesses need most.