Topic: public participation

11 Caribbean Countries Meet to Discuss Freedom of Information Laws in the Region

WRI focuses on helping institutions shift incentives, take on new mandates, and build capacity to support the process of integrating climate risks into day-to-day activities.

Between Populism and Price Increases: Who Will Pay for the Cost of Renewable Energy?

As feed-in tariffs gain traction as a policy mechanism of choice, we must keep in mind the bigger picture of the financial health of developing country electricity sectors.

With large-scale agricultural investments on the rise, the rights of local people must be protected.

This report was designed to provide guidance to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project developers, regulators, and local communities as they engage in discussions regarding potential CCS projects.

Lalanath de Silva, Director of WRI’s Access Initiative, answers questions on how the “right to know” is evolving in both developed and developing countries.

People, Power, and Pipelines: Lessons from Peru in the Governance of Gas Production Revenues

This report draws on lessons from recent experiences in Peru to suggest ways to help subnational governments manage extractive industry risks and revenues.

This report closely examines access rights to environmental decision making in four countries: Cameroon, Paraguay, Philippines, and Sri Lanka.

Lawyers in India advocate for environmental rights, one case at a time.

Following the recent violence over natural resource use, Peru has an opportunity to balance economic development with human rights protections.

Financial stimulus plans could pose a threat to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) around the world.

Natural-resources extractive companies are profiting financially and socially when they consult with affected communities before and during the construction of projects.

How the World Bank Group Gauges "Broad Community Support"

On October 9th, the World Resources Institute’s International Financial Flows and Environment (IFFE) team co-sponsored a panel discussion with Oxfam America and Center for International Environmental Law on How the World Bank Group Gauges ‘Broad Community Support’ for Projects.

This policy brief provides natural resource policy makers and practitioners with an approach for evaluating how their policies and projects can support the emergence and consolidation of local democracy.