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Restoring Forests: An Opportunity for Africa

By Nigel Sizer, Lars Laestadius, and Susan Minnemeyer on May 26, 2011

New research shows that Africa offers some of the greatest opportunities globally for restoring forests.

Public Ballot Measures Unlock Billions of Dollars for Conservation Nationwide

By Logan Yonavjak on May 19, 2011

A new WRI report explores what makes public ballot measures successful and how they can help conserve forests in the U.S. South.

MEDIA ALERT: Ocean Inspiration Announces Winners of “Ocean Advocate” Awards

May 17, 2011
Location: NEW YORK, N.Y.

Recipients to receive awards at the Ocean Inspiration event in NYC on May 18

Ocean Inspiration Events To Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Jacques-Yves Cousteau

By Craig Hanson on May 17, 2011

This week, WRI is joining Céline Cousteau to celebrate the life and legacy of Jacques Cousteau – a man who opened the world’s eyes to what lies beneath the sea.

Ocean Inspiration: Carrying on the Legacy of Jacques-Yves Cousteau

By Lauren Zelin on May 13, 2011

A conversation with Céline Cousteau.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Ocean Inspiration and WRI Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau

May 12, 2011
Location: NEW YORK, N.Y.

May 18 event at Sea Grill is a tribute to Captain Cousteau and our fragile ocean world

Are Your Wood Products Really Certified?

By Caitlin Clarke and Adam Grant on May 4, 2011

WRI experts answer questions on forest certification and the Lacey Act.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Corporate Ecosystem Valuation Event at World Resources Institute

April 28, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Business and NGO Leaders Discuss How to Integrate Ecosystem Valuation into Planning and Financial Analysis

Global Well-Being: Rooted in the World's Forests

By Jonathan Lash and Nigel Sizer on April 26, 2011

This piece originally appeared in the Washington Post Environmental Leadership supplement on April 20, 2011, and is reposted with permission.

Indonesia’s Moratorium: An Opportunity for Forests and Industry

By Beth Gingold, Moray McLeish, Kemen Austin, and Rauf Prasodjo on April 22, 2011

A highly anticipated two-year moratorium on new forest conversion permits could bring fundamental improvements to forest and land management in Indonesia.

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