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Time is Right for Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

By Chantal Jouanno and Janet Ranganathan on June 8, 2010

This week, governments will meet in Korea to decide whether to establish an intergovernmental panel on biodiversity services.

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.

NEWS RELEASE: Global Alliance Launched to Curb Trade in Illegal Wood

May 26, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Forest Legality Alliance was launched today to support private sector efforts and policies to reduce trade in illegally harvested wood.

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI Hosts Briefing on New Initiative to Curb Illegal Wood Trade

May 20, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT:

Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore), leading environmental experts and industry leaders will brief journalists next Wednesday on a new initiative to curb t

Low Carbon Palm Oil for Indonesia?

By Beth Gingold on May 20, 2010

An upcoming United States-Indonesia partnership is an opportunity to tackle deforestation.

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.

Suburbanization Spreads Through U.S. Southern Forests

By Nick Price on May 12, 2010

New Google maps show the drivers of change that impact southern forests in the United States.

NEWS RELEASE: Reefs and Mangroves Essential for Economic Growth in Dominican Republic

April 29, 2010
Location: SANTO DOMINGO

The degradation of coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs and mangroves, could cost the tourism industry in the Dominican Republic nearly USD $100 million and threaten the livelihoods of Dominican fi

For U.S. Forests, REDD Begins at Home

By John Talberth and Logan Yonavjak on April 20, 2010

By losing forest, the United States also loses one of its best defenses against climate change.

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.

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