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RELEASE: Governments and Leaders Call for Strengthening Access to Transparency and Public Participation at Rio+20

June 19, 2012
Location: Rio de Janeiro

More than 300 representatives from government, multilateral institutions, and civil society came together today to push for more action and commitments to support stronger governance around environmental issues.

Parceria viabiliza inclusão de serviços ecossistêmicos nos planos de negócios das empresas

May 10, 2012
Location: Rio de Janeiro

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Um grupo de empresas líderes

Corporate Leaders and NGOs Form New Partnership to Protect Ecosystems in Brazil

May 10, 2012
Location: Rio de Janeiro

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A group of leading co

RELEASE: New Global Database on Bus Rapid Transit Launched

March 30, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

BRTdata.org provides most robust data to improve mobility and reduce carbon emissions from transit

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.

PRESS RELEASE: Vote Now “Active Cities, Healthy Cities!” Online Contest

March 18, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Online contest raises awareness about the public health benefits of sustainable urban development and transport in Latin America and Caribbean.

MEDIA ADVISORY: EMBARQ Transport Expert Joins Brookings Panel on Bus Rapid Transit in Latin America

March 7, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

On Tuesday, March 8, the Latin American Initiative at the Brookings Institution will host a panel discussion on lessons learned from Latin America and the applicability of bus rapid transit (BRT) in the United States.

Modernizing Public Transportation: Lessons learned from major bus improvements in Latin America and Asia

October, 2010

This report provides key findings and lessons learned from a comprehensive review of major bus improvements in 13 Latin American and Asian cities.

NEWS RELEASE: New Study Reviews Major Bus Improvements in 13 Latin America and Asia Cities

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

A new report, “Modernizing Public Transportation,” presents the first comprehensive review of major bus improvements in 13 Latin America and Asia cities.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Latin American Transit Agencies Launch New Transportation Association

April 12, 2010
Location: Curitiba, Brazil

WHAT: Top executives from Latin America’s most influential transit agencies will hold the first official meeting and opening ceremony for the launch of the Latin American Association for Bus Rapid Transit and Integrated Transport Systems or Asociación Latinoaméricana de Sistemas BRT y Sistemas Integrados de Transporte (ALABRT).

NEWS RELEASE: WRI’s EMBARQ Network Launches Association to Advance Public Transport in Latin American Cities

April 5, 2010
Location: Curitiba, Brazil

Top executives from Latin America’s most influential transit agencies will gather next month to launch the Latin American Association for Bus Rapid Transit and Integrated Transport Systems–a member

WRI’s Jonathan Lash to Brief Journalists on Environmental “Stories to Watch” for 2010

January 4, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: For the seventh straight year, Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute, will hold a briefing for journalists to preview key environmental issues to watch this year.

MEDIA ADVISORY: CTS-Brasil, Challenge Bibendum Unite Latin American Mayors to Advance Sustainable Urban Transport

November 23, 2009

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI Press Briefing on What to Expect at Copenhagen

November 16, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: Please join the World Resources Institute (WRI) for a journalist-only policy briefing this Friday that will preview the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen, Denmark from December 7-18.

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