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

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

Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, Andrew Steer, head of WRI, chair group; Launch Declaration on Climate Justice

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

This fact sheet updates a May 2012 working paper on the U.S. fast-start finance (FSF) contribution over the 2010-2012 period. It analyzes the financial instruments involved in the U.S. self-reported portfolio—about $7.5 billion, or 20 percent of the total FSF commitment globally. It also identifies the extent to which climate change objectives target adaptation and mitigation through recipient institutions in developing countries. It is intended to provide a range of key players in climate finance—including policymakers, development finance institutions, companies, and non-governmental organizations—with an assessment of past efforts to define, deliver, and report U.S. FSF in order to inform delivery of future climate finance.

“Fostering Growth and Poverty Reduction in a World of Immense Risk”

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.

Limiting global temperature rise to 2°C above pre-industrial levels will require billions of dollars in investments each year to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and shift to low-emissions development pathways. This report draws on the experiences of six developing countries to examine how public climate finance can help meet the significant investment needs of developing countries by creating attractive conditions for scaled-up investment in low-carbon energy. Building on lessons from the case studies, it provides a number of recommendations for international climate funds and institutions, in particular for the new Green Climate Fund.

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

The World Bank Group just released a groundbreaking new report on climate change, called Turn Down the Heat, which offers a vivid assessment of what 4 degrees Celsius of global temperature rise would mean for the world.

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.

Stabilizing the global climate in the 21st century will require major financial investments to transition the world’s economy on to a low-carbon path. WRI is addressing how these massive investments toward a low-carbon and resilient economy – which we refer to as climate finance –can be realized.

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

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

New collaboration aims to make cities better places to live and work.

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

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

RELEASE: Diverse Group of Leaders and Advocates Call for Bold and Just Action on Climate Change

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

The U.S. Contribution to Fast-Start Finance: FY12 Update

ADVISORY: WRI and IMF to Host Major Speech by Lord Stern

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

Mobilizing Climate Investment: The Role of International Climate Finance in Creating Readiness for Scaled-Up, Low-Carbon Energy

ADVISORY: WRI's Stories to Watch 2013

STATEMENT: World Bank "Raises Alarm" of a 4 Degree Hotter World

ADVISORY: Press Teleconference on Doha Climate Talks

Climate Finance

COP 18: Doha

Sustainable Cities Initiative

RELEASE: WRI and UN-Habitat Partner to Support Sustainable Urban Mobility

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