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PRESS RELEASE: Rio+20: Opportunity to Fast Track Transition to Green Economy, Lift Millions Out of Poverty

June 14, 2012
Location: Rio de Janeiro

New Report Presents Key Policies and Building Blocks to Unlock Prosperity, Reduce Poverty and Support Environmental Sustainability

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ADVISORY: New Report Outlines Key Steps to Reduce Poverty in a Green Economy

June 13, 2012
Location: RIO DE JANEIRO

Despite global development progress, some 1.3 billion people are living on less than US $1.25 per day, with 900 million facing hunger.

RELEASE: New Traffic Safety Guidelines Can Save Lives on Bus Corridors Worldwide

May 30, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON

EMBARQ releases most comprehensive research on traffic safety to cut down on the 1.2 million global traffic deaths each year

Open Climate Network Analysis

The Open Climate Network (OCN) is an independent, international partnership that tracks and reports on the progress of key countries on climate change. OCN analysis is prepared by partners around the world covering climate finance, mitigation policy, and clean technology.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Hope or Hype? WRI Experts Host Press Call on Rio+20 Summit

May 16, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

As leaders in government, business and civil society prepare to head to Rio de Janeiro for the UN Sustainable Development Summit, known as Rio+20, experts from the World Resources Institute will host a press call to discuss issues and expectations for the meeting.

Rio+20

In June 2012, the United Nations hosted the “Rio+20” global sustainable development summit in Rio de Janeiro. See the page below for WRI’s resources on Rio +20, including relevant projects, blog posts, and a summary statement on the conference.

Parceria viabiliza inclusão de serviços ecossistêmicos nos planos de negócios das empresas

May 10, 2012
Location: Rio de Janeiro

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Um grupo de empresas líderes

Corporate Leaders and NGOs Form New Partnership to Protect Ecosystems in Brazil

May 10, 2012
Location: Rio de Janeiro

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A group of leading co

PRESS RELEASE: EMBARQ-FedEx Collaboration Aims to Improve Public Transport in Developing Countries

December 19, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

A new collaboration to optimize city bus operations in Mexico, Brazil and India was announced today

PRESS RELEASE: Caterpillar Foundation Awards Major Support to World Resources Institute for Sustainable Cities Initiative

December 9, 2011
Location: Beijing, China

Five-Year Pledge of $12.5 Million Will Focus on Key Urban Centers in China, India and Brazil

RELEASE: WRI Announces Three New Board Members Representing Business, Academia, and Government

September 12, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WRI elects Daniel Cruise, Jonathan Lash and Dr. Jaime Lerner

RELEASE: WRI and Fortune 500 Companies Launch Next Practice Collaborative

July 28, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Partnership Aims to Develop Innovative Solutions for Sustainable, Low-Carbon Business

The Time for Sustainable Transport in Brazilian Cities Is Now

By Toni Lindau on June 16, 2011

This piece is cross-posted from TheCityFix and originally appeared on TheCityFix Brasil. Read this post in Portuguese here.

Measurement and Performance Tracking in Developing Countries

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

Low-Carbon Development in Emerging Economies

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

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