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Forest Cover Loss in Indonesia, 2000-2005: The Starting Point for the Norwegian Billion to Reduce Deforestation

July 19, 2010

What’s Next for Indonesia-Norway Cooperation on Forests?

By Kemen Austin, Fred Stolle, and Beth Gingold on July 13, 2010

In May 2010, Norway agreed to contribute up to $1 billion towards reducing deforestation and forest degradation and loss of peatland in Indonesia, which now account for more than 80 percent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. The “Letter of Intent” is a promising first step, yet the two countries must still settle key details of the agreement. Below is WRI’s analysis of the Letter of Intent and recommendations for what should be addressed next.

Degraded Land, Sustainable Palm Oil, and Indonesia’s Future

By Beth Gingold on July 13, 2010

A new policy to develop oil palm on degraded land could protect Indonesia’s forests. But what does “degraded” really mean?

Analyzing Environmental Trends: Taking the Pulse of Asia’s Financial Community

Working Paper: June, 2010

This working paper frames the key challenges to analyzing the financial impacts of emerging environmental trends in South and Southeast Asia.

Low Carbon Palm Oil for Indonesia?

By Beth Gingold on May 20, 2010

An upcoming United States-Indonesia partnership is an opportunity to tackle deforestation.

Surveying Risk, Building Opportunity: Financial Impacts of Energy, Water and Climate Risks on Real Estate in Asia

Shally Venugopal, Dana Krechowicz, Charanjit Singh (HSBC), and Roshan Padamadan (HSBC), with Deepa Shinde

April, 2010

This report presents a framework to assess risks associated with energy security, water scarcity, and climate change for the real estate sector in Southeast Asia. It also discusses financial opportunities in the region’s growing green building market.

Over Heating: Financial Risks from Water Constraints on Power Generation in Asia

Amanda Sauer, Piet Klop, Sumeet Agrawal (HSBC)

April, 2010

This report presents a framework for investors and analysts to assess the risk of impacts from water-related issues, including growing water scarcity and declining water quality, on thermal and hydroelectric power generation plants.

Three New Reports Examine Financial Impacts of Environmental Risks in Southeast Asia

By Dana Krechowicz on April 16, 2010

Environmental risks in the power, food and beverage, and real estate sectors can pose new challenges for investors.

NEWS RELEASE: Water Shortages Put Asian Power Sector at Risk

April 15, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

More than half of existing and planned power plants in South and Southeast Asia are located in areas currently considered water scarce or stressed, according to findings in a report released today by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and HSBC’s Climate Change Centre of Excellence.

NEWS RELEASE: Asian Food and Beverage Sector Vulnerable to Climate and Water Risks

April 15, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Environmental trends could have significant financial repercussions for the $40 billion food and beverage industry in South and Southeast Asia, according to a report released today by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and HSBC’s Climate Change Centre of Excellence.

NEWS RELEASE: Building Sector in South Asia Benefits from Going Green

April 15, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

“Green” building retrofits or new construction can protect the Asian real estate sector from increasing environmental risks emerging in the region, according to a new report released by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and HSBC’s Climate Change Centre of Excellence.

Thermal Power and Hydropower Plant Locations and Water Stress Level

April 14, 2010

WRI mapped water scarcity data with plant locations for the largest publicly listed power generation companies in Southeast Asia.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Tele-Press Conference on Environmental Risks Facing Major Business Sectors in South Asia

April 13, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: The World Resources Institute (WRI) and HSBC’s Climate Change Centre of Excellence will hold a Tele-press conference to discuss three new reports analyzing the environmental risks facing the electricity, food & beverage and building sectors in South Asia.

Weeding Risk: Financial Impacts of Climate Change and Water Scarcity on Asia’s Food and Beverage Sector

Dana Krechowicz, Shally Venugopal, Amanda Sauer, Sandeep Somani (HSBC), and Shipra Pandey (HSBC)

April, 2010

This report identifies the potential financial impacts arising from climate change and water scarcity on the food and beverage sector in South and Southeast Asia.

WRI’s Lash to Brief Press on Copenhagen’s Policy Implications for U.S. and Other Key Countries

December 14, 2009
Location: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

WHAT: Please join the World Resources Institute (WRI) for a policy briefing for journalists on Wednesday that will summarize progress

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