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RELEASE: Launch of the First Greenhouse Gas Accounting Tool for Chinese Cities

September 12, 2013
Location: BEIJING

A new Greenhouse Gas Protocol tool to help Chinese cities measure and manage their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was launched today in Beijing.

STATEMENT: U.S.-China Action on Climate Change "Essential"

July 10, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

At the opening of the 2013 Strategic and Economic Dialogue, the United States and China announced agreement to five new “action initiatives” for collaboration on addressing climate change.

STATEMENT: U.S.-China Agreement on HFCs a "Breakthrough" on Climate Change

June 10, 2013

During the U.S.-China informal summit this weekend, President Obama and President Xi agreed to advance cooperation on climate change by reducing emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a potent greenhouse gas.

ADVISORY: Press Call on China’s New Leadership: Confronting Energy and Environmental Challenges

February 27, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON

As China continues its leadership transition next week at the National People’s Congress, many are wondering how the country will confront its pressing environmental, climate, and energy challenges.

Communicating the "Financeability" of Energy Efficiency Projects (EEPs): Guide to Data Needs for Financing EEPs in China

Xiaoyu Shi, Alex Perera, Thomas K. Dreesen

Working Paper: January, 2013

This guide will help companies be better prepared as they seek to secure attractive external financing for energy efficiency improvements at their facilities in China. The guide can be used by industry, energy services companies, and financiers to achieve a smoother financing process and prompt more energy efficiency upgrades to be implemented.

ADVISORY: WRI's Stories to Watch 2013

December 20, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WRI will host its 10th annual Stories to Watch event on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Lailai Li Appointed as Director of WRI China

December 18, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.//BEIJING

The World Resources Institute (WRI) today announced the appointment of Dr. Lailai Li as the new country director of WRI China.

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.

ADVISORY: Teleconference on China's Leadership Transition and Implications for Energy and Climate

October 10, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The full audio of the press call is available below.

As China’s government prepares for a leadership change in November, many people are wondering what this will mean for key issues, including energy and climate.

Sustainable Cities Initiative

A global initiative to advance the progress of building environmentally sustainable and livable cities in China, India, and Brazil.

Building Energy and GHG Reporting Scheme for Enterprises: A Guangdong Strategy Study

Ranping Song, Shu Yang, Wee Kean Fong, Zhonghua Tina, Lei Zhang, Futai Tan

Working Paper: July, 2012

“Energy and GHG reporting scheme for enterprises” refers to a series of policies, regulations, and measures of data collection and calculation related to energy consumption and GHG emissions that aim to support government decision-making on energy management and low-carbon development. After examining both domestic and international policies and practices, this working paper recommends a three-step policy roadmap to develop an enterprise Energy and GHG reporting scheme in China’s Guangdong Province. Read more

WRI’s Manish Bapna to Participate in VERGE DC Keynote Panel

March 9, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

On Wednesday, March 14, WRI’s Interim President, Manish Bapna, will be participating in a keynote panel discussion at the VERGE DC conference in Washington, D.C. hosted by Greenbiz.

RELEASE: Prof. Zou Ji to Join the National Climate Research Center; Transition from WRI

January 31, 2012
Location: BEIJING, CHINA

Dr. Xiaomei Tan Appointed as Deputy Director for WRI’s China Office

RELEASE: WRI Hosts Chinese Delegation Tour on Low-Carbon Development

January 11, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WRI-NDRC Sign MOU for Cooperation on Sustainable Cities

ADVISORY: WRI Hosts High-Level Delegation of Chinese Officials to Discuss Sustainable Cities

January 6, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

MOU Signing; Keynote address by NDRC Director General Su Wei

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