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February 16, 2011

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A Comeback in Cancun: Countries Move Forward with Climate Agreement

December 11, 2010
Location: CANCUN, MEXICO

The Cancun climate talks concluded today with countries agreeing by consensus to move ahead with an international agreement on climate change.

Mexican Cities to Benefit from FedEx-EMBARQ Transport Collaboration

February 3, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The National Network for Sustainable Urban Mobility in Mexico was launched today by FedEx Corp. and its operating companies with EMBARQ – The World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport.

Comparative Analysis of National Climate Change Strategies in Developing Countries

Working Paper: November, 2009

This matrix helps policymakers compare the National Climate Change plans of five developing countries: India, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa.

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

November 23, 2009

Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards EMBARQ, Partners $125 Million for Global Road Safety Work

November 18, 2009
Location: NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.

EMBARQ – The World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport is one of six organizations awarded a total of $125 million by Michael Bloomberg to implement programs in low- and middle-income countries to prevent death and disability from road traffic crashes. This is the largest single donation ever for international road safety.

EMBARQ and Partners Win Award from Harvard University for Metrobus Project

November 12, 2009

Public-private partnership recognized by John F. Kennedy School of Government

WRI’s EMBARQ Wins Harvard University Award for Mexico City Bus Project

November 12, 2009
Location: CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS

EMBARQ - the World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport - today receives the 2009 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership from Harvard University for its work in establishing Mexico City’s Metrobus, a sustainable transit project in one of the world’s most populated and congested cities.

Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Getting to Yes on Climate Change

October 29, 2009

Top Companies in Brazil Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the First Time

October 19, 2009
Location: SAO PAULO

 

Petrobras, Ford Brasil, Wal-Mart Brasil, and Whirlpool are some of the first companies to voluntarily measure and publicly report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions using the Brazil GHG Protocol Program, a project of the World Resources Institute (WRI).

Small Companies, Big Impacts

By Maggie Barron on October 19, 2009

The New Ventures directors answer questions about what small, sustainable companies can do to boost local economies and protect the environment.

U.S. High-Speed, Intercity Rail on Right Track, Says WRI’s Transit Director Nancy Kete

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

President Barack Obama announced plans today to pump $8 billion of stimulus funds into building a network of high-speed and intercity rail.

Sustainable Transport Expands in Mexico

By Rhys Thom on February 6, 2009

EMBARQ, WRI’s Center for Sustainable Transport, commends the introduction of new Bus Rapid Transit lines in Mexico City and Guadalajara.

A Different World Than Kyoto

By Taryn Fransen and Jonathan Lash on December 17, 2008

The argument that developing countries are taking no action to address climate change is wrong.

Latin American Cities Get Physical in Fight Against Obesity and Chronic Disease

October 29, 2008
Location: Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico; Londrina, Brazil; and Tulancingo, Mexico won top awards in a contest here today for urban renewal projects designed to promote physical activity and cut down on local obesity rates and other diseases related to inactive lifestyles.

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