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STATEMENT: IPCC 5th Assessment Affirms Human Impact on Climate Change; Impacts Mounting Faster

September 27, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Working Group 1 (WG1) portion of its fifth assessment of climate change.

RELEASE: New Global Commission Aims to Identify Pathways to Economic Prosperity and a Safe Climate

September 24, 2013
Location: NEW YORK

New Climate Economy project led by former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón, with government, business and finance leaders from 14 countries

Designing Greenhouse Gas Reporting Systems: Learning from Existing Programs

Neelam Singh, Avipsa Mahapatra

Working Paper: September, 2013

Mandatory reporting programs help build a strong foundation to manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and strengthen countries’ capacity to adequately tackle climate change. This working paper provides insight into the factors influencing the design and development of reporting programs and capacities needed for their effective implementation. It identifies decision drivers and steps in developing mandatory GHG reporting programs.

WRI STATEMENT: In Berlin, Pres. Obama Calls Climate Change "The Global Threat of Our Time"

June 19, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C., BERLIN

President Obama delivered a major speech in Berlin today, covering a range of issues, including climate change.

RELEASE: Kitty van der Heijden to Join WRI as Director for Europe, Based in Brussels

June 12, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is pleased to announce that Kitty van der Heijden will lead the institute’s operations in Europe beginning in Fall 2013.

RELEASE: WRI Names David Waskow to Lead Its International Climate Initiative

June 12, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) announced today that David Waskow has joined the institute to lead its International Climate Initiative, within the Climate and Energy Program.

STATEMENT: IEA Report Finds "World Is Not On Track" to Meet Climate Goals

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

The International Energy Agency released a new report today, Redrawing the Energy-Climate Map, finding that global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2012 increased by 1.4 percent, reaching a record high of 31.6 gigatonnes.

STATEMENT: Climate Talks Wrap Up with a Deal in Doha

December 8, 2012
Location: DOHA, QATAR

The climate talks (COP18) wrapped up today in Doha, Qatar, with package of decisions, including an agreement to move forward an international climate agreement by 2015.

Coming Soon: Global Forest Watch 2.0

Global Forest Watch 2.0 is a powerful near real-time forest monitoring system that unites satellite technology, data sharing, and human networks around the world to fight deforestation.

Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in the EU: An Overview of the Current Policy Landscape

Johanna Cludius, Hannah Forster, Verena Graichen

Working Paper: November, 2012

This report draws on projections from the “Energy Roadmap 2050” to assess whether the European Union is on track to reach its greenhouse gas (GHG), renewable energy, and energy efficiency targets. We find that the EU is on track to surpass its 2020 GHG reduction and renewable energy targets based on current policies, but that additional measures will be required to meet the 2020 energy-efficiency target and the 2050 GHG-reduction goal.

COP 18: Doha

Representatives from around the world are gathering in Doha, Qatar to find common ground in the fight against extreme climate change.

RELEASE: EMBARQ Turkey Officially Established in Istanbul

October 12, 2012
Location: ISTANBUL

Regional Hub Joins Global Transport Network to Advance Sustainability and Road Safety

Open Climate Network Analysis

The Open Climate Network (OCN) is an independent, international partnership that tracks and reports on the progress of key countries on climate change. OCN analysis is prepared by partners around the world covering climate finance, mitigation policy, and clean technology.

RELEASE: New Global Database on Bus Rapid Transit Launched

March 30, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

BRTdata.org provides most robust data to improve mobility and reduce carbon emissions from transit

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.

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