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Trade Measures and Climate Change: Searching for Common Ground on an Uneven Playing Field

Working Paper: December, 2009

This paper analyzes relevant measures in emerging U.S. domestic climate policies, describes the objectives of these measures, assesses how they might be imposed, and discusses their implications for both a future climate agreement and the international trading system.

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI to Brief Press on Essential Elements of a Copenhagen Agreement

December 4, 2009
Location: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

WHAT: Please join the World Resources Institute (WRI) for a journalist-only policy briefing Tuesday that will preview the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15).

South Africa: An Experiment in Climate Change Adaptation Planning

By Eric Chu and Preeti Verma on December 1, 2009

As South Africa moves forward with its own preparations for climate change, other countries are taking note.

WRI's Lash On China's New Carbon Intensity Target

November 26, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

China Prime Minister Wen Jiabao today announced his country’s plan to cut carbon-emissions intensity 40 to 45 percent by 2020 compared to 2005 levels. The details will be presented at the United Nations climate conference in Copenhagen, Denmark early next month.

China’s State Council Unveils 40-45% Carbon Intensity Target

By Deborah Seligsohn on November 26, 2009

China’s announcement signals its commitment both to the climate conference in Copenhagen, and its intent to achieve significant domestic emissions reductions.

Obama’s Copenhagen Visit, Emission-Reduction Target are Good News for Climate, WRI Says

November 25, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

President Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen on December 9 to participate in the United Nations climate conference. He will call for a U.S. emission-reduction target of 17 percent below 2005 levels in 2020 and ultimately in line with final U.S. energy and climate legislation.

Dispelling Myths About India and Climate Change

By Manish Bapna on November 23, 2009

Leaders must overcome the mistrust that has characterized recent U.S.-India relations on climate change and energy.

Foundation for a Low Carbon Future: Essential Elements of a Copenhagen Agreement

November 20, 2009

WRI identifies key elements for a successful and possible outcome in Copenhagen.

WRI Releases Guide to Key Elements of Success at Copenhagen

November 20, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) released a six-page brief here today. It outlines key elements for a successful and possible outcome of the United Nations climate conference next month in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The Truth About Cap-and-Trade in Europe

By Jill Duggan on November 19, 2009

Has cap-and-trade in Europe worked? WRI’s Senior Fellow Jill Duggan, who helped implement the EU trading scheme, sorts the myths from reality.

Brazil Pledges Ambitious Emissions Reductions

By Taryn Fransen on November 18, 2009

New targets and deforestation numbers put Brazil in the spotlight.

WRI’s Lash Says China-U.S. Agreement a Major Step in Global Climate Negotiations

November 17, 2009

Leaders of China and the U.S. announced today that their countries will work hard alongside other nations to produce a substantive international climate agreement at a major United Nations climate conference next month.

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI Press Briefing on What to Expect at Copenhagen

November 16, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: Please join the World Resources Institute (WRI) for a journalist-only policy briefing this Friday that will preview the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen, Denmark from December 7-18.

WRI Launches New Web Site Tracking China’s Energy and Climate Actions

November 12, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) today rolls out ChinaFAQs.org - a Web site tracking and summarizing the research of academics, research scientists and policy experts on China’s climate and energy policies and actions.

Fact Sheet: Stacking Payments for Ecosystem Services

By Nicholas Bianco on November 12, 2009

Payments for ecosystem services are becoming an increasingly important part of the U.S. business and regulatory landscape. As programs that provide payments for ecosystem services grow, policy makers will need to determine how these various payments should interact with each other.

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