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Insights from the Field: Forests for Climate and Timber

February, 2012

This brief provides an overview of the Carbon Canopy, a novel partnership among companies, landowners, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that seeks to leverage markets for ecosystem services to increase the area of southern U.S. forests certified as sustainably managed. It is designed to inform companies, NGOs, and other organizations interested in developing or participating in similar programs that link forest certification with carbon offsets.

STATEMENT: WRI Response to 2012 State of the Union Address

January 25, 2012
Location: Washington, D.C.

In response to President Obama’s State of the Union speech, following is a statement from Manish Bapna, Interim President, World Resources Institute:

“In his speech tonight, President Obama

ADVISORY: Transforming Transportation Event: Scaling Up Sustainable Transport Solutions Worldwide

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

The 9th annual Transforming Transportation conference will focus on big ideas to scale up sustainable transport in cities worldwide.

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's 9th Annual Stories to Watch

December 20, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute will host its 9th Annual Stories to Watch event on January 10, 2012, looking ahead to the big environmental and sustainability stories for 2012.

STATEMENT: A Climate Deal Comes Together in Durban

December 11, 2011

As the climate talks concluded today, Parties agreed to move forward with a “Durban Package” that includes a pathway forward on a legally-binding instrument for all countries, an agreement on a second commitment for the Kyoto Protocol, and a set of decisions to implement the Cancun Agreements, including the Green Climate Fund.

ADVISORY: Press Teleconference: What To Expect at the Durban Climate Talks

November 17, 2011

As the climate meetings in Durban, South Africa, approach, it is a key moment to find a way forward with international cooperation to address climate change.

STATEMENT: Obama Administration Sets Stronger Vehicle Standards

November 16, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today a joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for model year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks.

COP 17: Durban

Representatives from around the world are gathering in Durban, South Africa to find common ground in the fight against extreme climate change.

STATEMENT: EPA Steps Forward to Reduce GHG Emissions from New Power Plants

November 9, 2011

Earlier this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent proposed greenhouse gas emissions standards for new and modified power plants to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.

STATEMENT: Australia Passes Historic Climate Legislation

November 8, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

On Tuesday, the Australian senate passed legislation that will set a price on carbon and help meet its emissions targets.

U.S. State & Regional Climate Change Policy

WRI examines the role of states in a federal climate program, and facilitates discussions between state officials and federal policymakers so that regional efforts support, inform, and influence the creation of federal policy.

Building the Climate Change Regime: Survey and Analysis of Approaches

Remi Moncel, Paul Joffe, Kevin McCall, and Kelly Levin

Working Paper: October, 2011

This working paper seeks to identify concrete pathways for building an international “climate change regime.” It surveys and analyzes the academic literature as well as proposals by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governments.

PRESS RELEASE: New Research Reveals Pathways for Action on Climate Change

October 24, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Paper offers options to scale up climate action globally in Durban, Rio and beyond

MEDIA ADVISORY: Building the Climate Change Regime

October 19, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Launch of New Paper Building the Climate Change Regime: Survey and Analysis of Approaches

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