This Forest Note puts forward a systematic
approach to analyzing the Indonesian forestry sector
in order to identify which forest laws and regulations are being
disobeyed and where.
Environmental risks and opportunities that are overlooked by investors and companies will impact the financial performance of companies in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C. and NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.
A path for financing smart economic development through strong institutions was announced today by a 14-person commission appointed to advise political leaders on climate change.
NextBillion.net - one of the Web’s top business blogs - today announced a new look intended to make it the go-to online resource for discussions about business-model development aimed at helping poor people.
Natural-resources extractive companies are profiting financially and socially when they consult with affected communities before and during the construction of projects.
On a recent trip into the rainforests of the Indonesian part of Borneo Island, our team got first-hand accounts of the effects, causes—and the possible solutions—to rampant illegal logging.
Corporate procurement managers are increasingly looking for ways to ensure that wood and paper-based products are environmentally and socially sound. The WRI/WBCSD procurement guide being released today is a toolbox to help them.
Corporate managers will now get powerful help with today’s release of a “Guide to the Guides” - a toolbox that helps them understand and find the best advice on how to purchase products originating from the world’s forests.
Coastal communities worldwide are witnessing their livelihoods choked by agricultural and industrial pollution, according to findings released today by the World Resources Institute.
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