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ADVISORY: CONNECTKaro sustainable transport and urbanization event set to kick-off in Mumbai

April 11, 2013
Location: MUMBAI

On April 15-16, Indian and international experts will discuss the current scenario of sustainable transport and urban planning in India, and the opportunities for the future of sustainable cities

RELEASE: C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and World Resources Institute Partner to Promote City Transit Solutions

January 17, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute, led by its sustainable transport center, EMBARQ, and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) established a partnership today that will further their mu

ADVISORY: Mayor Bloomberg and World Bank President Kim Headline Transforming Transportation 2013

January 16, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Honorable Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New Y

EMBARQ India Named Joint Winner of the 2012 Volvo Sustainable Mobility Award

November 1, 2012
Location: BANGALORE, INDIA

Volvo Bus Corporation awards innovation in sustainable transport at event in Bangalore

RELEASE: EMBARQ Turkey Officially Established in Istanbul

October 12, 2012
Location: ISTANBUL

Regional Hub Joins Global Transport Network to Advance Sustainability and Road Safety

Sustainable Cities Initiative

A global initiative to advance the progress of building environmentally sustainable and livable cities in China, India, and Brazil.

WRI Annual Report 2011-2012

October, 2012

2011/2012 was a transition period as WRI said goodbye to President Jonathan Lash and welcomed new President Andrew Steer. With ample wind in our sails from 18 years of Jonathan’s leadership, the Institute’s accomplishments—many captured in this report—reflect both the strength and versatility he instilled in the organization.

RELEASE: WRI and UN-Habitat Partner to Support Sustainable Urban Mobility

September 6, 2012
Location: NAPLES, ITALY

New collaboration aims to make cities better places to live and work.

STATEMENT: Obama Administration Finalizes Emissions Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles

August 28, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON

The Obama Administration announced the finalized historic fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles.

STATEMENT: Development Banks Announce "Game Changer" for Sustainable Transport at Rio+20

June 20, 2012
Location: RIO DE JANEIRO

The world’s largest multi-lateral development banks — led by the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, and others — committed to provide more than $175 billion over 10 years to support sus

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

MEDIA ALERT: Launch of New Report on Auto-Rickshaws in India

February 9, 2012
Location: Mumbai, India

Sustainable Urban Transport in India: Role of the Auto-Rickshaw Sector

Sustainable Urban Transport in India: Role of the Auto-rickshaw Sector

February, 2012

This paper examines the role the auto-rickshaw sector can play in promoting sustainable urban transport in India. It develops a policy vision for this sector and presents recommendations on reforms to address sustainability challenges.

ADVISORY: Transforming Transportation Event: Scaling Up Sustainable Transport Solutions Worldwide

January 20, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The 9th annual Transforming Transportation conference will focus on big ideas to scale up sustainable transport in cities worldwide.

RELEASE: WRI Hosts Chinese Delegation Tour on Low-Carbon Development

January 11, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WRI-NDRC Sign MOU for Cooperation on Sustainable Cities

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