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5 Do’s and Don’ts for the Green Climate Fund

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Scientists say we only have a short window of time to limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees C and prevent some of the most disastrous impacts of climate change. Photo credit: NASA/Flickr

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May 19, 2014

Integrated Resources Planning in India Could Help with Electricity Shortages

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Tamil Nadu has a stark energy deficit, leading to blackouts and poor service. Photo Credit: Pratik Gupte/Flickr

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May 16, 2014

Green Climate Fund Board Looks to Accreditation Process: Can it Strike the Right Balance?

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One of the most difficult questions that the GCF Board will grapple with is how entities will become “accredited” to receive GCF funds to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change. Photo credit: World Bank/Flickr

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May 15, 2014

Connecting Corporate Emissions Targets with Climate Science

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Setting greenhouse gas (GHG)-reduction targets has become common practice for large, multi-national companies, but they generally take a conservative approach that is independent of what climate scientists say is necessary. Photo credit: World Bank/Flickr

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May 15, 2014

Where Are Chinese Investments in Africa Headed?

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More than 2,000 Chinese companies have invested in Africa, including in natural resource extraction, finance, infrastructure, power generation, textiles, and home appliances. Photo credit: World Bank/Flickr

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May 14, 2014

Putting Vulnerability Assessments at the Center of Climate Adaptation Decision-Making

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May 13, 2014

5 Ways Tennessee Can Reduce its Power Plant Emissions

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May 12, 2014

3 Tales of Hope for a Low-Carbon Future

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At last week's "Ascent" meeting in Abu Dhabi, clubs of countries and companies committed to double the share of renewable energy and the pace of energy efficiency gains. Photo credit: CoCreatr, Flickr

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May 12, 2014

What Will it Take to End the “Resource Curses?”

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Chad's oil fields continue to leach chemicals, create air pollution, and degrade Lake Chad. Photo credit: Carsen ten Brink, Flickr

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May 8, 2014

A Culture of Transparency at The World Resources Institute

Transparency is important not just for how citizens interact with powerful government and business interests, but also for organizations like ours that accept funding from a variety of donors. Photo credit: WRI/Flickr

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May 7, 2014

Florida Already Feeling Effects of Climate Change

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Sea-level rise is a threat that is particularly acute for Florida, with its low elevation and 1,200 miles of coastline. Photo credit: maxstrz/Flickr

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May 6, 2014

4 Cara Pemetaan GIS dapat Memberdayakan Komunitas Hutan di Indonesia

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Pelatihan GIS yang kami lakukan menunjukkan empat manfaat konkrit dari pemetaan. Foto: WRI

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May 6, 2014

National Climate Assessment Reveals How Climate Change Impacts Your Neighborhood

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May 2, 2014

A Renewables Club to Change the World

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The Renewables Club was established by Germany and nine other countries last year. Photo credit: Gunnar Ries, Flickr

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May 2, 2014

Snapshots of Miami Sea Level Rise

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Miami ranks as the most vulnerable city in the world to the risk of coastal flooding caused by this sea level rise. Photo credit: WRI

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May 1, 2014

4 Ways GIS Mapping Can Empower Forest Communities in Indonesia

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Our trainings in Indonesia revealed four clear benefits of GIS mapping. Photo Credit: WRI

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April 29, 2014

Cultivating Accountability in REDD+

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While the struggle to protect the Tripa peat forest will likely continue, the story illustrates a positive message for Indonesia’s forests. Photo credit: CIFOR/Flickr

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April 28, 2014

10 Questions that Shine a Light on Electricity Prices

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Globally, electricity tariffs have sparked questions about the equitable distribution of costs and have, in some cases, led to social unrest and controversy. Photo credit: Alexandre Baron/Flickr

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April 25, 2014

How U.S.-China Cooperation Can Expand Clean Energy Development

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The U.S. and China are beginning to collaborate on some clean energy initiatives—and some projects are already producing benefits for both countries. Photo credit: Land Rover Our Planet/Flickr

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April 24, 2014

The Real Story Behind Falling Renewable Energy Investments

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remains at record highs. This is in spite of economic and policy turbulence in many countries. The United States, China, and Japan in particular have been moving aggressively with solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. Photo credit: Activ Solar/Flickr

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