Topic: asia

World Resources Report 2010-2011: Decision Making in a Changing Climate

Based on input from more than 100 experts in 36 countries, this report offers specific, practical strategies and innovative case studies to inform how to integrate climate change risks into national policies and planning.

Global Partners to Launch Major New Report on Climate Adaptation

ADB President Calls for “Radical Steps” on Clean Energy

Leaders exchange ideas on clean energy innovation, business models, policy and investment at ACEF2011

Why is Asia such an important region for clean energy deployment? WRI experts respond.

Building the capacity of developing countries to track progress towards meeting domestic climate, energy, and development goals.

Working with nations to achieve the twin goals of robust economic growth and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

WRI is pleased to have been an NGO co-sponsor of the 6th Annual Asia Clean Energy Forum from June 20-24, focusing on new business models and policy drivers to build a low-carbon future.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Global Investor Forum 2011 at NYU Stern

Six environmentally focused companies from emerging markets to present to investors;

Keynote by Mac Heller, Executive Chairman of CODA Automotive, panel discussion, and more

Reefs at Risk Revisited” report presents comprehensive analysis of threats to coral reefs

A new website brings together expert views on responding to climate risks in developing countries.

Leading Experts in the U.S. and China Discuss Clean Energy and Related Issues Ahead of Presidential Meeting

Open Climate Network (OCN), a global network that will track countries’ progress toward cutting emissions and providing climate finance, was launched this week at the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties in Cancun, Mexico.

Discussion featuring experts, industry and community members

WHAT:

The World Resources Institute (WRI) will launch a new report, Guidelines for Community Engagement in Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport and Storage Projects, and host a panel discussion on how to engage people concerned about Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects in their backyards.

WRI and WBCSD unveil new Product and Supply Chain Standards

Comprehensive global standards that will help business and government understand, measure and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have entered the final stage and are available for public comment.