Topic: governance

To be successful, money pledged to protect forests must tackle the underlying drivers of deforestation.

Climate change is a global issue that requires action from all countries. As the U.S. Congress develops a domestic climate and energy package, the United States seeks assurance that other countries will also act and a means to track the progress of commitments by verifying that actions have been implemented.

Athena Ballesteros explains how international climate finance could make or break a deal in Copenhagen.

The Democratic Republic of Congo cancelled logging operation titles in 12 million hectares of tropical forest this year in an effort to promote sustainable, socially responsible forest management.

WRI submitted comments to the US Treasury on key issues the World Bank must address during its World Bank Energy Strategy review.

Following the recent violence over natural resource use, Peru has an opportunity to balance economic development with human rights protections.

Financial stimulus plans could pose a threat to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) around the world.

As the World Bank hosts Extractive Industries Week, the story of the Mae Moh coal plant in Thailand shows why early community engagement is critical.

In a landmark settlement, two U.S. government agencies are now required to consider the climate change impacts of overseas financing.

On his first full day in office, President Obama issued an Executive Order and several memoranda on transparency and participation in the Federal Government.

WRI has joined with 70 organizations to issue the 21st Century Right to Know Agenda Report in support of government transparency and accountability in the incoming Obama administration.