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Unlocking Private Climate Investment: Two Lessons from OPIC and Ex-Im Bank

OPIC provided REDD insurance to protect Terra Global’s investment in the Oddar Meanchey REDD project in Cambodia. The result was a first-of-its kind intervention for climate-friendly markets. Photo credit: gardnergp/Flickr

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April 21, 2014

Florida’s Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise Attracts Congressional Attention

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Three events this week focus on sea level rise in Florida. Photo credit: Capt. David Ross, Flickr

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April 17, 2014

Corporate Lobbying on Climate Change: Silence is not Neutrality

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Corporate shareholders and stakeholders want to understand how companies support strong policy action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. Photo credit: Petter Duvander/Flickr

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April 15, 2014

Identifying the Global Coal Industry’s Water Risks

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As with most energy sources, coal-related industries—including mining, coal-to-chemicals, and power generation—are extremely water-intensive. Photo credit: Peter Van den Bossche, Flickr

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April 14, 2014

Water Stress Magnifies Drought’s Negative Impacts throughout the United States

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Drought affected corn crops in Texas in August 2013. Photo credit: USDA, Flickr

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April 13, 2014

Analyzing the IPCC Report: 6 Things You Need to Know About Reducing Emissions

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The new IPCC report shows that it's still possible to limit average global temperature rise to 2°C, but only with ambitious action. Photo credit: Photon Energy, Flickr

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What Is the Role for Transformation in Adaptation?

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Authors of a paper on transformational adaptation have deemed the development of wheat-resistant maize in Africa “transformative." Photo credit: WorldFish, Flickr 2012

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Q&A with Dr. Karin Kemper: How Is the World Bank Addressing Climate Change?

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Dr. Kemper shared plans to more fully incorporate sustainability—including climate change mitigation and adaptation—into its international development agenda. Photo credit: Dhilung Kirat, Flickr 2008

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World Urban Forum Highlights Opportunities for Sustainable Cities

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Experts are gathered in Medellin, Colombia this week for the World Urban Forum. Photo credit: Andrew, Flickr

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April 10, 2014

The Changing Landscape of Forest Management

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While palm oil can be produced sustainably, its production is currently a major driver of deforestation. Photo credit: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Flickr 2012

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April 9, 2014

Making Adaptation Finance Work

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Channeling and targeting funding effectively is a major challenge to reaching people who are most vulnerable to climate change. Photo credit: International Rivers, Flickr 2008

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April 8, 2014

Looking Back on Year One of India's Green Power Market Development Group

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The Private Sector Can Play a Positive Role in India’s Renewable Energy Growth. Photo credit: The Danish Wind Industry Association, Flickr 2008

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A Safe City is a Just City

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In Rio de Janeiro, proximity to transport is key to ensuring that residents have access to jobs and opportunities within the city. Photo Credit: EMBARQ-Brazil

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April 3, 2014

Preventing Forest Fires in Indonesia: Focus on Riau Province, Peatland, and Illegal Burning

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Each time Indonesia experiences a fires crisis, its economy and communities suffer terribly. Fighting the fires once they are ablaze is ineffective, extremely expensive, and dangerous for firefighters and surrounding communities. Photo credit: Wakx, Flickr 2007

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April 2, 2014

Injecting Urgency into the World Bank's Climate Change Efforts

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• Plans for the Metro Colombo Urban Development project in Colombo, Sri Lanka, acknowledge that the metro area is highly vulnerable to flooding. Photo credit: Travlr, Flickr 2006

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How to Address Risk and Make Progress on Climate and Development

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March 31, 2014

Key Points on Climate Adaptation from the New IPCC Report

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4 Takeaways from IPCC Report Reveal Worsening Impacts of Climate Change

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The latest IPCC report reveals the current and future impacts of climate change. Photo credit: joiseyshowaa, Flickr

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March 28, 2014

India's Shift to a Sustainable Energy Future

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Street view of New Dehli, India. Photo credit: Victor Wong, Flickr 2011

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March 27, 2014

4 Actions Companies Can Take to Source Legal Wood

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Some countries have harvest or export bans on certain species or certain forms of harvested timber. It is important for companies to consider which timber species they are using and where they are purchasing from. Photo credit: Tim Gage, Flickr 2007

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