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New Ventures: Voices of the Entrepreneurs

November, 2012

“Voices of the Entrepreneurs” is both a celebration of what New Ventures has achieved so far and a springboard to its future. This report highlights the experience of 32 New Ventures entrepreneurs and provides valuable insights into the challenges that hinder the growth of environmental enterprises in emerging markets. It also illustrates how business accelerators like New Ventures can help them scale their small businesses, with a recognition and call for more support to help move the environmental entrepreneurship industry forward.

COP 18: Doha

Representatives from around the world are gathering in Doha, Qatar to find common ground in the fight against extreme climate change.

STATEMENT: Rio+20 Wraps Up with "More of a Whimper Than a Roar"

June 22, 2012
Location: RIO DE JANEIRO

The UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) comes to a close today. In total, more than 100 heads of state and tens of thousands of representatives from government, business, and civil society came together over two weeks to advance solutions on sustainable development in Rio de Janeiro.

ADVISORY: WRI Hosts Panels on Business Strategies, Climate Change and Green Economy at Rio+20

June 16, 2012
Location: RIO DE JANEIRO

The World Resources Institute (WRI) will host a series of panel discussions, featuring leaders in business, government and civil society, that will focus on how businesses can advance low-carbon and climate goals in the context of Rio+20.

Rio+20: Uma oportunidade para acelerar a transição para a economia verde e tirar milhões de pessoas da pobreza

June 14, 2012
Location: Rio de Janeiro

O novo relatório apresenta políticas-chave e constrói os alicerces para aumentar a prosperidade, reduzir a pobreza e apoiar a sustentabilidade ambiental.

STATEMENT: Rio+20: "We Cannot Afford to Let This Moment Slip By"

June 14, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The UN Conference on Sustainable Development kicked off in Rio de Janeiro this week.

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.

Building an Inclusive Green Economy for All

A Poverty-Environment Partnership joint agency paper.

June, 2012

Using case studies primarily from developing countries, this report outlines the key building blocks towards creating a shared agenda for more inclusive and sustainable human development.

It demonstrates how strategic investments in growth industries, and in the ecosystem services that account for up to 89 percent of the so-called “GDP of the poor”, can reduce social inequity, boost employment and promote environmental sustainability.

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.

RELEASE: WRI Names Andrew Steer as New President

March 14, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

World Bank Economist and Special Envoy for Climate Change to Lead Global Institute Known for Excellence and Impact

Fact Sheet: The Power of Innovation: Meeting our Energy Challenges through Accelerated Innovation

By Micah Ziegler on November 14, 2011

With contributions from Letha Tawney and Lutz Weischer

Innovation can close the gap between the low-carbon technologies of today and the low-cost, high performance technologies the world needs.

Two Degrees of Innovation: How to Seize the Opportunities in Low-Carbon Power

Working Paper: September, 2011

This paper offers a strategic framework for policymakers seeking to capitalize on the low-carbon transition.

Six Things Companies Need to Know About Climate Change Adaptation

By Janet Ranganathan on June 21, 2011

In a survey of global businesses, 86 percent described responding to climate risks or investing in adaptation as a business opportunity. So finds a new report jointly released yesterday by the UN Global Compact, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Oxfam and the World Resources Institute.

Q&A: What is a "Green Economy?"

By Manish Bapna and John Talberth on April 5, 2011

The global recession has brought new attention to chronic structural flaws in current economic models and assumptions. As economies struggle to recover, many are taking a closer look at the broad concept of a “Green Economy,” one that simultaneously promotes sustainability and economic growth What would this type of economy look like, and how could we get there? WRI Managing Director Manish Bapna responds to some of the most commonly-asked questions: