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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.

Aqueduct Metadata Document: Yellow River Basin Study

Francis Gassert, Tien Shiao, Tianyi Luo, Matt Luck

Working Paper: February, 2013

The Yellow River Basin (YRB) Study provides details of the data, sources, methodology, and maps for 14 water-related indicators across the Yellow River Basin in China. The YRB Study is primarily designed for research organizations for analysis and research purposes.

Aqueduct Metadata Document: Yangtze River Basin Study

Francis Gassert, Tien Shiao, Tianyi Luo, Matt Luck

Working Paper: February, 2013

The Yangtze River Basin (YZB) Study provides details of the data, sources, methodology, and maps for 14 water-related indicators across the Yangtze River Basin in China. The YZB Study is primarily designed for research organizations for analysis and research purposes.

RELEASE: New Mapping Tool Provides Unprecedented Ability to Assess Water Risk

January 30, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Aqueduct provides companies with comprehensive, high-resolution picture of water risks worldwide.

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.

Emerging Actors in Development Finance with Potential Social and Environmental Risks: China & Brazil

The global landscape of development finance is rapidly changing. How are Chinese and Brazilian overseas investments impacting development finance and the environment? What unique characteristics do China and Brazil display in their approach to environmental and social sustainability?

Shale Gas

Shale gas production is changing the global energy picture. WRI analysis is helping to clarify the challenges and opportunities of this complex energy source.

Delivering on the Clean Energy Economy: The Role of Policy in Developing Successful Domestic Solar and Wind Industries

Working Paper: November, 2012

This paper examines the development of the solar PV and wind industries across China, Germany, India, Japan, and the United States from 2001–2011. It takes a unique, comparative approach to track the policies and incentives put in place by these key competitors, documents the state of play in each market, and determines what policy strategies seem to have been most successful to date. The analysis illustrates why these policies are so important to both installations and the stable growth of domestic manufacturing capacity.”

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.

WRI Annual Report 2011-2012

October, 2012

2011/2012 was a transition period as WRI said goodbye to President Jonathan Lash and welcomed new President Andrew Steer. With ample wind in our sails from 18 years of Jonathan’s leadership, the Institute’s accomplishments—many captured in this report—reflect both the strength and versatility he instilled in the organization.

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

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