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Renewable energy has the potential to transform Asian society, but only if its leaders can take it to the next level.

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

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

Offers six principles of smart energy policy for developing countries

This working paper identifies key components of smart renewable energy policy in developing countries, focusing on the power sector. It also provides recommendations for maximizing the effectiveness of international support for deployment of renewable energies, drawn from these on-the-ground experiences in developing countries.

This week marks the official launch of the Decade of Action for Road Safety, a worldwide effort declared by the United Nations to save 5 million lives over a ten-year period.

The World Resources Institute (WRI), a global environmental think tank, and InnoCentive, the world leader in Challenge Driven Innovation, announced a new Challenge and $10,000 prize for solutions to help local communities communicate what they need to adapt to changing climate conditions.

Six environmentally focused companies from emerging markets to present to investors;

Keynote by Mac Heller, Executive Chairman of CODA Automotive, panel discussion, and more

A renewable energy company provides clean electricity and job opportunities to India’s rural poor.

Bringing clean energy to India’s rural poor consumers creates cascading economic and social benefits, in addition to profits.

This piece originally appeared in The Economic Times (India).

More than 65 percent of coral reefs in the Indian Ocean region are at risk from local threats (i.e., coastal development, overfishing/destructive fishing, marine-based pollution, and/or watershed-base

Developing countries are expecting billions of dollars to fund a clean energy transformation. How can they ensure this money is spent in the public interest?

Global transportation experts convene in New Delhi on Saturday, December 4, 2010

EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute’s Center for Sustainable Transport and Shell Foundation are hosting a roundtable discussion to focus on actions and policies to better develop and finance high-quality, sustainable transportation.

This piece originally appeared in Solutions (Volume 1: Issue 6) and is reposted with permission.

What should President Obama and Prime Minister Singh focus on when they talk about energy and climate change? Our top three.

Will Clean Energy Lead to the Next Generation of Asian Tigers?

Measurement and Performance Tracking in Developing Countries

Low-Carbon Development in Emerging Economies

PRESS RELEASE: New Paper Lays Out Smart Policies for Renewable Energy Growth

Grounding Green Power: Bottom-Up Perspectives on Smart Renewable Energy Policy in Developing Countries

EMBARQ Joins Launch of "Decade of Action for Road Safety"

PRESS RELEASE: WRI and InnoCentive Issue Challenge Seeking Communication Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation

MEDIA ADVISORY: Global Investor Forum 2011 at NYU Stern

Environmental Entrepreneurs: India's Husk Power Systems Converts Rice Husks into Energy

Clean Power to the People

Reefs at Risk in the Indian Ocean

Clean Energy, Corruption, and Case Studies on Electricity Governance

MEDIA ADVISORY: “Sustainable Transport Saves Lives” Roundtable Discussion

India’s Climate Bet: An Emerging Giant’s Alternative Route to Power

Top Three Climate and Energy Topics for Obama’s Visit to India

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