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Five Indicators of Success in Copenhagen

By Jennifer Morgan and Jonathan Lash on December 3, 2009

This framework for looking at possible outcomes of the COP-15 convention was first introduced at a press event on November 20th.

South Africa: An Experiment in Climate Change Adaptation Planning

By Eric Chu and Preeti Verma on December 1, 2009

As South Africa moves forward with its own preparations for climate change, other countries are taking note.

WRI's Lash On China's New Carbon Intensity Target

November 26, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

China Prime Minister Wen Jiabao today announced his country’s plan to cut carbon-emissions intensity 40 to 45 percent by 2020 compared to 2005 levels. The details will be presented at the United Nations climate conference in Copenhagen, Denmark early next month.

China’s State Council Unveils 40-45% Carbon Intensity Target

By Deborah Seligsohn on November 26, 2009

China’s announcement signals its commitment both to the climate conference in Copenhagen, and its intent to achieve significant domestic emissions reductions.

Obama’s Copenhagen Visit, Emission-Reduction Target are Good News for Climate, WRI Says

November 25, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

President Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen on December 9 to participate in the United Nations climate conference. He will call for a U.S. emission-reduction target of 17 percent below 2005 levels in 2020 and ultimately in line with final U.S. energy and climate legislation.

Dispelling Myths About India and Climate Change

By Manish Bapna on November 23, 2009

Leaders must overcome the mistrust that has characterized recent U.S.-India relations on climate change and energy.

Foundation for a Low Carbon Future: Essential Elements of a Copenhagen Agreement

November 20, 2009

WRI identifies key elements for a successful and possible outcome in Copenhagen.

WRI Releases Guide to Key Elements of Success at Copenhagen

November 20, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) released a six-page brief here today. It outlines key elements for a successful and possible outcome of the United Nations climate conference next month in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Brazil Pledges Ambitious Emissions Reductions

By Taryn Fransen on November 18, 2009

New targets and deforestation numbers put Brazil in the spotlight.

WRI’s Lash Says China-U.S. Agreement a Major Step in Global Climate Negotiations

November 17, 2009

Leaders of China and the U.S. announced today that their countries will work hard alongside other nations to produce a substantive international climate agreement at a major United Nations climate conference next month.

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