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STATEMENT: World Bank "Raises Alarm" of a 4 Degree Hotter World

November 19, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Bank Group just released a groundbreaking new report on climate change, called Turn Down the Heat, which offers a vivid assessment of what 4 degrees Celsius of global temperature rise would mean for the world.

Experts Weigh In: How Can We Make Progress at the Doha Climate Talks?

By Sarah Parsons on November 14, 2012
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“Two years ago at the UNFCCC conference in Cancun, negotiators agreed that the world would seek to limit global average temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsiu

ADVISORY: Press Teleconference on Doha Climate Talks

November 8, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Full audio recording of WRI’s press call below:

With the U.S. elections just completed and the Doha climate talks fast approaching, this is an important moment to consider where progress can be made on international action to address climate change.

STATEMENT: President Obama Elected to a Second Term

November 7, 2012

Following is a statement by Andrew Steer, President, World Resources Institute:

“With his re-election, President Obama has the opportunity to fulfil

Two Degrees Clubs: How Small Groups of Countries Can Make a Big Difference on Climate Change

By Jennifer Morgan and Lutz Weischer on October 29, 2012
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Last week, ministers from 50 countries convened in South Korea for a “Pre-COP” meeting to prepare for the upcoming UNFCCC conference in Doha, Qatar (COP 18).

Why Is Choosing a Host Country for the Green Climate Fund Such an Important Decision?

By Louise Brown on October 16, 2012
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The second meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the institution that’s expected to become the main global

WRI and Mary Robinson Foundation Formally Launch the Climate Justice Dialogue

By Edward Cameron on October 5, 2012
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This post was co-authored with Wendi Bevins, an intern in WRI’s Climate and Energy Program.

Progress Made at Bangkok Climate Negotiations, but Is it Enough?

By Edward Cameron and Yamide Dagnet on September 6, 2012
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It’s a long way from Bonn to Bangkok—literally and figuratively. It would be a great understatement to suggest that the June session of the UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany…

3 Key Issues to Watch During the Bangkok Climate Talks

By Edward Cameron and Yamide Dagnet on August 30, 2012
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The U.N.’s current round of climate change negotiations continues this week in Bangkok.

What's Next for the Green Climate Fund?

By Louise Brown and Athena Ballesteros on August 27, 2012
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This past week, the board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) met for the first time.

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