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Representing Rural Voices in Africa

By Arisha Ashraf on October 3, 2008

A new WRI report presents new research on the importance of working with African legislatures for long-term social and environmental improvements.

On Whose Behalf: Legislative Representation and the Environment in Africa

Peter Veit, Gracian Z. Banda, Alfred Brownell, Prudence Galega, George Mpundu Kanja, Rugemeleza Nshala, Shamiso Mtisi, Benson Owuor Ochieng, Alda Salomao, Godber Tumushabe

September, 2008

This report presents the findings of research on critical incentives and disincentives to legislative representation in Africa and provides a number of policy and program recommendations.

When Development Causes Disease: Linking Ecosystems and Human Health

By Richard Waite on September 2, 2008

Ecosystems provide a wealth of services to human populations, among them, disease regulation. But narrowly-focused development projects can threaten these ecosystems and put entire populations at risk.

Mapping Ecosystems and Climate Change in Africa

By Amy Cassara on July 1, 2008
Location: Washington, DC

Africa: Atlas of Our Changing Environment, a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report, uses more than 300 satellite images to tell the story of Africa’s environmental transformation.

Protected Areas and Property Rights: Democratizing Eminent Domain in East Africa

Peter Veit, Rugemeleza Nshala, Michael Ocheing’ Odhiambo, Jacob Manyindo

June, 2008

Freedom of Information Not Enough to Hold Governments Accountable on Environment

June 5, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

While many national governments have made real progress in honoring their 1992 Rio Earth Summit commitments to better include the public in environmental decisions, a new book released here today in honor of World Environment Day finds that all the countries studied have fallen short in some aspect.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Book Launch and Panel Discussion - Voice and Choice: Opening the Door to Environmental Democracy

May 23, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: In honor of

MEDIA ADVISORY: Lunch Panel to Discuss Climate and Trade Links

May 19, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: The World Resources Institute and the Peterson Institute for International Economics will hold a briefing to release Leveling the Carbon Playing Field, a timely book on the linkages between climate change and trade policy.

Food Price Crisis Triggers Questions about Global Food Security

By Zachary Sugg on April 25, 2008

Skyrocketing food prices have triggered riots across the developing world and forced the world’s largest food aid agency to confront a $500 million deficit. The media are focused on short-term consequences, but there are also concerns about the long-term forecast for global food security, poverty, and hunger.

What Works: CareShop Ghana. Improving Access to Essential Drugs Through Conversion Financing

Julia Tran, Joel Segrè

April 8, 2008

The 10 Big Questions For Corporate Forest Product Purchasing

By Ruth Nogueron on April 3, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Corporate procurement managers are increasingly looking for ways to ensure that wood and paper-based products are environmentally and socially sound. The WRI/WBCSD procurement guide being released today is a toolbox to help them.

New Toolbox Demystifies Green Forest Product Purchasing

April 3, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Corporate managers will now get powerful help with today’s release of a “Guide to the Guides” - a toolbox that helps them understand and find the best advice on how to purchase products originating from the world’s forests.

Coastal Populations Losing Livelihoods to Polluted Waters

April 2, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Coastal communities worldwide are witnessing their livelihoods choked by agricultural and industrial pollution, according to findings released today by the World Resources Institute.

Wood and Paper-Based Product Procurement: 10 Things You Should Know

April 1, 2008

Coastal Eutrophic and Hypoxic Areas of Africa

March 27, 2008

This map identifies only 20 eutrophic coastal zones in all of Africa, of which 8 have documented hypoxia and 12 are areas of concern.

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