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Measurement and Performance Tracking in Developing Countries

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

Low-Carbon Development in Emerging Economies

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

Indonesia’s Ambitious Forest Moratorium Moves Forward

By Beth Gingold and Fred Stolle on June 9, 2011

A summary of key elements, and unanswered questions, in Indonesia’s recent moratorium on new forest permits.

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

May 24, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Offers six principles of smart energy policy for developing countries

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

Working Paper: May, 2011

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.

Restoring the World's Forests While Feeding the Poor

By Nigel Sizer and Lars Laestadius on May 18, 2011

Trees are being cut down for farming, but a new study shows that a lot of land already cleared could be used instead.

Global Well-Being: Rooted in the World's Forests

By Jonathan Lash and Nigel Sizer on April 26, 2011

This piece originally appeared in the Washington Post Environmental Leadership supplement on April 20, 2011, and is reposted with permission.

Indonesia’s Moratorium: An Opportunity for Forests and Industry

By Beth Gingold, Moray McLeish, Kemen Austin, and Rauf Prasodjo on April 22, 2011

A highly anticipated two-year moratorium on new forest conversion permits could bring fundamental improvements to forest and land management in Indonesia.

The World Bank Group, Palm Oil, and Poverty

By Beth Gingold on March 22, 2011

The World Bank Group should aim to achieve and measure poverty reduction, not palm oil investments.

PRESS RELEASE: WRI Expands Capacity in International Forest and Ecosystems Work

March 16, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Two new leaders, Nigel Sizer and Robert Winterbottom, added to roster

PRESS RELEASE: 75% of World’s Coral Reefs Currently Under Threat, New Analysis Finds

February 24, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C. & LONDON

“Reefs at Risk Revisited” report presents comprehensive analysis of threats to coral reefs

PRESS RELEASE: 75% of World’s Coral Reefs Currently Under Threat, New Analysis Finds

By Michael Oko on February 23, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON D.C. & LONDON

“Reefs at Risk Revisited” report presents comprehensive analysis of threats to coral reefs

Reefs at Risk in the Indian Ocean

February 18, 2011

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

Reefs at Risk in Southeast Asia

February 18, 2011

The coral reefs in Southeast Asia are the most threatened in the world.

The Year in Illegal Logging: A Look Back

By Craig Hanson on January 7, 2011

2010 was a significant year for global efforts to tackle illegal logging. Here’s a look back on some of that progress.

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