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Stopping the Resource Wars in Africa

By Sarah McHaney and Peter Veit on August 10, 2009

Two upcoming Senate bills could have a big impact on the Democratic Republic of Congo, by exposing how its 10-year conflict is being funded.

Darwin's Lessons for the Extractive Industry

By Kirk Herbertson and Janet Ranganathan on May 26, 2009

Environmental and social performance is shaping a new breed of oil, gas, and mining companies.

Uganda Wetland Maps Will Help Reduce Poverty, Boost Economy

May 5, 2009
Location: KAMPALA, UGANDA

Uganda’s leaders now have access to maps that will allow them—for the first time ever—to reduce poverty through better management of the country’s wetlands.

WRI Releases Guide to Help Extractive Companies Work with Local Communities

March 5, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Natural-resources extractive companies are profiting financially and socially when they consult with affected communities before and during the construction of projects.

Consumer Goods Companies Face Major Earning Hit Without Smart Environmental Sourcing

December 2, 2008
Location: CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C.

Companies in certain consumer goods sectors that do not implement sustainable environmental strategies could face a potential reduction of 13 percent to 31 percent in earnings by 2013 and 19 percent to 47 percent in earnings in 2018.

Impact of 'Ecoflation' on Cereal Prices

November 26, 2008

Analysis of the Ecoflation scenario shows a significant impact on the cost of commodities, due to a variety of factors including climate policy, climate change (and increased water scarc

Belize’s Reefs and Mangroves Tagged with High Economic Value

November 14, 2008
Location: BELIZE CITY, BELIZE

Three key services provided by coral reefs and mangroves in Belize are worth an estimated US$395 million to US$559 million per year, according to a report released today by the World Resources Institute and the World Wildlife Fund.

Annual Economic Contribution of Coral Reefs and Mangroves in BelizeAnnual Economic Contribution of Coral Reefs and Mangroves in Belize

EPA Partners With WRI to Heighten Awareness of Ecosystem Services

October 29, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a collaboration to deliver improved science and practical tools to help companies and governments protect ecosystems and address climate change.

Scaling-Up Successful Nature-Based Development

By Payson Schwin on October 14, 2008

In this interview, Crispino Lobo of the Watershed Organization Trust talks about how rural villages can escape poverty by managing their land sustainably.

Nation's First Green Roof and Labyrinth Opens

October 2, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The nation’s first green roof and labyrinth in this ever-greener city opened today at the top of an eight-story office building one block northwest of Union Station.

Market Access & Institutional Choice: Working Papers

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This periodic working paper series presents new research on democratic decentralization and legislative representation concerning the management, control, and use of natural resources. The objective is to provide researches working at the intersection fo governance and natural resource management with a forum in which to present their findings and receive feedback from scholars and practitioners around the world. Send your comments to Arisha Ashraf, to the authors (see contact information at the end of each working paper), or posted as a comment at the bottom of this page.

The cover image of the 2008 working papers was rendered by Mo Gueye, an internationally renowned Senegalese artist. The reverse glass technique, where he paints on one side of a glass pane to be viewed from the opposite side, is popular in urban Senegal. The reverse glass paintings on the cover were photographed by Pierre Khoury, the art photographer of the Museum of African Art at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC.

We also have several publications in journals outside of WRI. Please view our full publications list (PDF, 9 pages, 168 Kb). You can request copies by emailing equity@wri.org.

Strengthening the Poor's Roots of Resilience

By Philip Angell on July 28, 2008

The newly-released World Resources Report 2008 charts a path for how sustainable, nature-based enterprise can help the world’s 2 billion rural poor escape the cycle of poverty.

A New Climate for the Forest Products Industry

By Amanda Sauer on July 16, 2008
Location: Washington, DC

The forest products sector holds an enormous stake in the coming economy defined by resource constraints, climate change policies, and shifting consumer values.

Could Arctic Oil Exploration Be Made Safe?

By Lars Laestadius on July 8, 2008

Surging energy prices are renewing calls to open highly sensitive Arctic areas to oil exploration. One condition of access should be greater public oversight.

Mainstreaming Ecosystem Services Initiative (MESI)

Ecosystems provide many tangible benefits–or “ecosystem services”–to people around the world. WRI is helping governments, businesses, and multilateral development banks include these ecosystem services in their decision-making, with the ultimate goal of reducing ecosystem degradation around the world.

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