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U.S. Gulf Offshore Oil Production: Moving into Deeper Water Horizons

June 21, 2010

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Time is Right for Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

By Chantal Jouanno and Janet Ranganathan on June 8, 2010

This week, governments will meet in Korea to decide whether to establish an intergovernmental panel on biodiversity services.

Q&A: The Economics of Coral Reefs

By Lauretta Burke on June 1, 2010

WRI’s Lauretta Burke discusses her work on measuring the economic value of coral reefs in the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean countries.

Coastal Capital: Economic Valuation of Coastal Ecosystems in the Caribbean

Supporting the sustainable management of coral reefs and mangroves by quantifying their economic value.

Coastal Capital: Economic Valuation of Coral Reefs in the Dominican Republic

Working Paper: April, 2010

This working paper looks at the benefits that coastal ecosystems provide to the Dominican Republic. The studies highlight the contribution of coastal ecosystems to the economy and the need for greater investment in protecting coastal and marine ecosystems, including better management of marine fisheries, protection of existing reserves, and enforcement of coastal development guidelines.

For U.S. Forests, REDD Begins at Home

By John Talberth and Logan Yonavjak on April 20, 2010

By losing forest, the United States also loses one of its best defenses against climate change.

Shattering Glass Walls at the Multilateral Development Banks

By Janet Ranganathan and Frances Irwin on April 20, 2010

Investing in ecosystem services will help MDBs improve the livelihoods of the poor.

Measuring What Matters: GDP, Ecosystems and the Environment

By John Talberth on April 14, 2010

GDP is no longer the gold standard for measuring a country’s progress.

New Mapping Website Tracks Changes and Threats to Southern U.S. Forests

By Logan Yonavjak on March 3, 2010

SeeSouthernForests.org provides a new way to learn about – and protect – the forests of the southern United States.

Southern Forests for the Future

March, 2010

This report introduces readers to the forests of the southern United States. It provides data, maps, and other forms of information about southern forests, their condition, and trends.

Promoting Development, Protecting Environment

By Janet Ranganathan on February 17, 2010

The World Bank and other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are revising their environmental strategies for development planning.

WRI’s Jonathan Lash to Brief Journalists on Environmental “Stories to Watch” for 2010

January 4, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: For the seventh straight year, Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute, will hold a briefing for journalists to preview key environmental issues to watch this year.

Save the Date for WRI's Environmental Stories to Watch 2010 Press Briefing

December 23, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute (WRI), will brief journalists on January 7 at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. on upcoming environmental issues in 2010, including climate, business action, water, forests and more.

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.

Entry Points for Integrating Ecosystems Services into MDB Operations

November 11, 2009

Multilateral development bank (MDB) development services can benefit from incorporating a more systematic approach to managing ecosystems in their strategic priority setting, analytical advisory servi

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