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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.

COP 18: Doha

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

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.

PRESS RELEASE: 75% of World’s Coral Reefs Currently Under Threat, New Analysis Finds

February 24, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C. & LONDON

“Reefs at Risk Revisited” report presents comprehensive analysis of threats to coral reefs

NEWS RELEASE: Independent Global Network Launched to Track Countries' Climate Change Progress

December 6, 2010
Location: Cancun, Mexico

Open Climate Network (OCN), a global network that will track countries’ progress toward cutting emissions and providing climate finance, was launched this week at the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties in Cancun, Mexico.

NEWS RELEASE: New Greenhouse Gas Protocol Accounting Standards Available for Public Comment

November 3, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WRI and WBCSD unveil new Product and Supply Chain Standards

Comprehensive global standards that will help business and government understand, measure and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have entered the final stage and are available for public comment.

WRI’s Jonathan Lash to Brief Journalists on Environmental “Stories to Watch” for 2010

January 4, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: For the seventh straight year, Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute, will hold a briefing for journalists to preview key environmental issues to watch this year.

Save the Date for WRI's Environmental Stories to Watch 2010 Press Briefing

December 23, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute (WRI), will brief journalists on January 7 at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. on upcoming environmental issues in 2010, including climate, business action, water, forests and more.

New WRI Web App Allows Easy Analysis of Developed Country Climate Pledges

December 9, 2009
Location: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

Demonstrates that Current Pledges Fall Short

All the latest emission reduction pledges from developed countries, including recent announcements from the U.S. and Russia, are incorporated in an interactive Web application released by the World Resources Institute (WRI) here today at the U.N. climate conference.

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI to Brief Press on Essential Elements of a Copenhagen Agreement

December 4, 2009
Location: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

WHAT: Please join the World Resources Institute (WRI) for a journalist-only policy briefing Tuesday that will preview the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15).

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI Press Briefing on What to Expect at Copenhagen

November 16, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: Please join the World Resources Institute (WRI) for a journalist-only policy briefing this Friday that will preview the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen, Denmark from December 7-18.

Science Reinforces Human Role as Climate Change Impacts Accelerate

July 16, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

A new report of scientific findings confirms not only that human activity is the primary cause of rising temperatures, but that climate change impacts are accelerating.

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.

WRI, EIA Form Partnership to Stem Illegal Forest Products Imported Into U.S.

December 4, 2008
Location: POZNAN, POLAND

The World Resources Institute and the Environmental Investigation Agency today launch a partnership to combat illegal logging worldwide and clean up timber supply chains.

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