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Stopping the Resource Wars in Africa

By Sarah McHaney and Peter Veit on August 10, 2009

Two upcoming Senate bills could have a big impact on the Democratic Republic of Congo, by exposing how its 10-year conflict is being funded.

The Access Initiative: a Network in Action

By Monika Kerdeman and Andrew Rizzardi on July 24, 2009

Here is a quick summary of recent progress by Access Initiative partners working to strengthen civil society, increase participation, and improve environmental policy choices.

WRI Comments on the 2009 World Bank Energy Strategy

By Athena Ballesteros and Smita Nakhooda on June 30, 2009

WRI submitted comments to the US Treasury on key issues the World Bank must address during its World Bank Energy Strategy review.

Whose Amazon Is It?

By Ruth Nogueron and Isabel Munilla on June 25, 2009

Following the recent violence over natural resource use, Peru has an opportunity to balance economic development with human rights protections.

Asian Development Bank Must Improve Climate, Energy Lending Policies

June 12, 2009
Location: MANILA, PHILIPPINES

As the Asia Clean Energy Forum kicks off next week, the Asian Development Bank and other multilateral development banks should do more to integrate climate change and clean energy considerations as a core part of their development assistance.

Tracking Environmental Impact Assessment Rollbacks

By Alisa Zomer on June 4, 2009

Financial stimulus plans could pose a threat to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) around the world.

Darwin's Lessons for the Extractive Industry

By Kirk Herbertson and Janet Ranganathan on May 26, 2009

Environmental and social performance is shaping a new breed of oil, gas, and mining companies.

A Victory for Transparency in the United Kingdom

By Lalanath de Silva on May 20, 2009

The resignation of the Speaker of the UK House of Commons demonstrates the power of transparency.

“Common Sense” Climate and Energy Bill Praised by WRI President Jonathan Lash

May 18, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The U.S. House of Representatives this week discusses a major climate and energy bill introduced by Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA).

Green Lending or Banking as Usual?

By Emily Chessin on April 28, 2009

Emergency spending for developing countries provides an opportunity to deliver green investments.

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