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Can Access to Information Protect Communities from Pollution? A Lesson from Map Ta Phut, Thailand

By Carole Excell on September 28, 2012
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This post was co-authored with Elizabeth Moses, an intern with The Access Initiative.

America Can Learn from Australia’s New Clean Energy Future Package

By Jennifer Morgan on September 27, 2012
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Australia, one of world’s most carbon-intensive countries, recently began implementing a comprehensive national policy

RELEASE: Transition of New Ventures Global Network

September 26, 2012
Location: Washington DC

After 13 years of building support for environmental entrepreneurship, the World Resources Institute will conclude its role as coordinator for the New Ventures global network at the end of 2012. WRI recognizes that the New Ventures Local Centers have built strong, distinct programs in their respective countries, and we are confident that greater local and regional independence will allow New Ventures to move into its next phase of development.

RELEASE: Indonesian President Yudhoyono Honored with “Valuing Nature Award” in NYC

September 24, 2012
Location: NEW YORK, NY

Three leading global environmental and conservation organizations are honoring Indonesia’s President H.E. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono with the first-ever “Valuing Nature Award” for his leadership in recognizing the importance of natural resources and working to conserve them.

3 Imperatives for the Next Global Development Agenda

By Manish Bapna on September 21, 2012
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This post was co-authored with Vinod Thomas, Director-General of Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank.

An Inside Look at Latin America’s Illegal Logging – Part Two

By Ruth Nogueron on September 19, 2012
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This post was co-authored with Eduardo Arenas Hernández Jr. and Ana Domínguez, who work for Reforestamos Mexico.

An Inside Look at Latin America’s Illegal Logging – Part One

By Ruth Nogueron on September 18, 2012
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This post was co-authored with Eduardo Arenas Hernández Jr. and Ana Domínguez, who work for Reforestamos Mexico.

Chinese Leaders and WRI Experts Share Knowledge on Low-Carbon Development

By Sarah Parsons on September 12, 2012
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China and the United States have a lot in common.

RELEASE: WRI and UN-Habitat Partner to Support Sustainable Urban Mobility

September 6, 2012
Location: NAPLES, ITALY

New collaboration aims to make cities better places to live and work.

Progress Made at Bangkok Climate Negotiations, but Is it Enough?

By Edward Cameron and Yamide Dagnet on September 6, 2012
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It’s a long way from Bonn to Bangkok—literally and figuratively. It would be a great understatement to suggest that the June session of the UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany…

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