Natural-resources extractive companies are profiting financially and socially when they consult with affected communities before and during the construction of projects.
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.
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.
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 communities worldwide are witnessing their livelihoods choked by agricultural and industrial pollution, according to findings released today by the World Resources Institute.
The Governance of Forests Initiative is working to develop a framework of indicators for assessing and improving governance in the forest sector, as a precursor to determining whether markets can play a role in achieving emissions reductions from forests.
WRI seeks to increase the ability of governments, businesses, and civil society to protect intact forest landscapes, manage working forests more effectively, and restore deforested lands.
Ruth Nogueron, Paulo Barreto, Carlos Souza Jr., Anthony Anderson and Rodney Salomao. In collaboration with Janice Wiles
March, 2006
The analysis compiles a comprehensive set of geospatial indicators of human activities that lead to forest degradation and conversion. Illustrated by numerous maps, the results provide valuable insights for land-use planning and zoning.
