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Q&A: The Economics of Coral Reefs

By Lauretta Burke on June 1, 2010

WRI’s Lauretta Burke discusses her work on measuring the economic value of coral reefs in the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean countries.

Obama Administration Releases New Strategy to Clean Up Chesapeake Bay

By Evan Branosky on May 14, 2010

The federal commitment to develop and support environmental markets could have national significance.

Shattering Glass Walls at the Multilateral Development Banks

By Janet Ranganathan and Frances Irwin on April 20, 2010

Investing in ecosystem services will help MDBs improve the livelihoods of the poor.

Measuring What Matters: GDP, Ecosystems and the Environment

By John Talberth on April 14, 2010

GDP is no longer the gold standard for measuring a country’s progress.

Promoting Development, Protecting Environment

By Janet Ranganathan on February 17, 2010

The World Bank and other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are revising their environmental strategies for development planning.

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.

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.

Natural Coastline Defense: Mangrove Forests in Southeast Asia

By By Emma Porteus on September 8, 2008

Southeast Asia’s scientists, researchers, and political figures are emphasizing the importance of restoring mangrove forests, one of nature’s strongest defenses against natural disasters.

When Development Causes Disease: Linking Ecosystems and Human Health

By Richard Waite on September 2, 2008

Ecosystems provide a wealth of services to human populations, among them, disease regulation. But narrowly-focused development projects can threaten these ecosystems and put entire populations at risk.

Immigration Linked to Degraded Ecosystem

By Karen Bennett on January 17, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Border security is not typically recognized as being tied to environmental changes, but in this recent article by The New York Times, the links are clear. It details how declining fish catches in northwest Africa are fueling immigration to Europe.

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