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Dispelling Myths About India and Climate Change

By Manish Bapna on November 23, 2009

Leaders must overcome the mistrust that has characterized recent U.S.-India relations on climate change and energy.

Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards EMBARQ, Partners $125 Million for Global Road Safety Work

November 18, 2009
Location: NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.

EMBARQ – The World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport is one of six organizations awarded a total of $125 million by Michael Bloomberg to implement programs in low- and middle-income countries to prevent death and disability from road traffic crashes. This is the largest single donation ever for international road safety.

Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Getting to Yes on Climate Change

October 29, 2009

Top Companies in Brazil Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the First Time

October 19, 2009
Location: SAO PAULO

 

Petrobras, Ford Brasil, Wal-Mart Brasil, and Whirlpool are some of the first companies to voluntarily measure and publicly report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions using the Brazil GHG Protocol Program, a project of the World Resources Institute (WRI).

Small Companies, Big Impacts

By Maggie Barron on October 19, 2009

The New Ventures directors answer questions about what small, sustainable companies can do to boost local economies and protect the environment.

Ahmedabad’s Janmarg: Changing the Game for BRT Systems in India

By Dario Hidalgo on August 28, 2009

Note:: this post originally appeared on TheCityFix.

Environmental Challenges for the Food and Beverage Industry

By Dana Krechowicz on August 27, 2009

Climate change and water scarcity will have a big impact on the food and beverage industry in Asia

Accreditation to Increase the Credibility of Energy Service Companies in India

By Ella Delio on August 19, 2009

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India initiated an accreditation process to encourage the adoption of more energy efficiency projects through Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).

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.

Living Up to Potential: India's Energy Savings Companies

By Ella Delio and Kathy Doucette on June 30, 2009

The market potential for energy savings companies (ESCOs) in India is great, yet barriers still stand in the way of the industry’s growth.

Seizing India's Sustainable Investment Opportunities

By Chandan Singh on June 2, 2009

The New Ventures India community recently convened its annual Investor Summit to discuss small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the opportunities and obstacles investors face.

Commission Proposes Plan to Battle Climate Change on the Ground

May 14, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C. and NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.

A path for financing smart economic development through strong institutions was announced today by a 14-person commission appointed to advise political leaders on climate change.

WRI President Jonathan Lash’s Statement on Progress at the Major Economies Forum

April 29, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The first meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate wrapped up here yesterday. The forum, convened by U.S. President Barack Obama, was attended by representatives of 17 major economies, the United Nations, and several developing countries.

Investment Potential in India for Energy-Efficiency Companies is Ripe, WRI Report Finds

April 24, 2009
Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA

With an investment of US$10 billion dollars in energy efficiency improvements, India’s economy would benefit from its potentially vast annual energy savings of 183.5 billion kilowatt hours.

Powering Up: The Investment Potential of Energy Service Companies in India

April, 2009

The purpose of this study is to provide a better understanding of the potential of India’s Energy Service Company (ESCO) industry in order for financial investors to make better-informed investment decisions.

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