Climate Change & Environment
Water Can Be a Pathway to Peace, Not War
Worldwatch Institute
A security brief arguing that international water disputes are more commonly settled peacefully than by armed conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-07-05
Reflections on the Cancún Agreements
WRI
This review looks back on the keys to progress in Cancún, and analyzes the major decisions - providing a very comprehensive review of the Cancún Agreements and highlighting what they say and don't say.
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-12-16
Thirst for Corn; What 2007 Plantings Could Mean for the Environment
WRI
A 10-page US policy note examining the potential environmental implications of the surge in corn ethanol production
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-07-19
Harnessing Nature's Power: Deploying and Financing On-Site Renewable Energy
WRI
This 51-page US report offers strategies and approaches that can be valuable to a wide range of firms looking at potential investments, contracts, and facility operational decisions regarding use of renewable energy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-03-10
High Wire Act: Improving the Grid for Renewable Energy
WRI
This article explains how policies to help transmit renewable energy have not kept pace with renewable energy ambitions
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-04-14
From Angst to Action: Moving Forward After Copenhagen
WRI
This US article discusses where things stand after the UN climate conference in Copenhagen, and the key steps to ensure progress in Cancun
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-04-10
A Seat at the Table: Including the Poor in Decisions for Development and Environment
WRI
This 28-page report closely examines access rights to environmental decision making in four countries: Cameroon, Paraguay, Philippines, and Sri Lanka
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-05-18
Agriculture and Climate Change: The Policy Context
WRI
A 6-page US policy note assessing how agriculture will be affected by climate change and how farmers should react
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-19
Summarizing the Investigations on Climate Science
WRI
A US article summarizing the findings of series of international investigations into recent climate science controversies
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-07-14
What is a "Green Economy"?
WRI
This article addresses questions relating to the "green economy" concept
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-05-22
Reefs at Risk Revisited
WRI
This 130-page US report provides a detailed assessment of the status of and threats to the world’s coral reefs. It evaluates threats to coral reefs from a wide range of human activities, and includes an assessment of climate-related threats to reefs. It also contains a global assessment of the vulnerability of nations and territories to coral reef degradation
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-15
Voice and Choice: Opening the Door to Environmental Democracy
WRI
This 138-page book examines the progress made by governments in providing access to environmental decision-making
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-06-18
Investing in Nature for Economic Growth (Part I of II)
WRI
This article discusses the critical role that ecosystems also play in underpinning economies and the business sector
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-16
Reflections on COP 17 in Durban
WRI
This summary looks back on the key decisions from Durban and gives a first take on their implications for global efforts to tackle climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-12-21
The “Social Cost of Carbon” and Climate Change Policy
WRI
A US commentary discussing the interaction between the social cost of carbon and climate change policy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-07-20
Feeding a Growing Population that Relies on Ecosystem Services (Part II of II)
WRI
This article highlights how agriculture is the dominant influence on ecosystem health
Climate Change & Environment, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-08-16
High Wire Act: Improving the Grid for Renewable Energy
WRI
This article explains how policies to help transmit renewable energy have not kept pace with renewable energy ambitions
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-05-22
Bottom Line on Cost Containment
WRI
This 2-page US fact sheet describes several common examples of cost containment mechanisms that can be used with cap-and-trade programmes
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-10-28
What is a "Green Economy?"
WRI
This article addresses questions relating to the "green economy" concept
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-04-14
Climate Science: Major New Discoveries.
WRI
This 48-page US policy brief highlights the latest major research in climate change science and technology
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-10-17
Voluntary Carbon Offsets: Getting What You Pay For
WRI
A 15-page US House testimony on the need to establish standards for voluntary carbon offsets
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-21
Opportunities and Challenges for Carbon Capture and Storage
WRI
An 8-page US issue brief outlining high-level issues relating to deployment of carbon dioxide capture and geological sequestration
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-12-17
World Resources 2008: Roots of Resilience
WRI et al.
This 277-page document argues that properly-designed enterprises can create economic, social and environmental resilience to cushion the impact of climate change and help provide social stability
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-08-15
World Resources Report 2010-2011: Decision Making in a Changing Climate .
WRI et al.
This 184-page report offers specific, practical strategies and innovative case studies to inform how to integrate climate change risks into national policies and planning.
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-11-14
Business and Ecosystems
WRI et al.
This 20-page paper explores six ecosystem challenges and discusses their implications for business and examples of corporate responses
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-16
WRR 2010 Framing Paper: Decision Making in a Changing Climate
WRR
The 24-page framing paper for the 2010 World Resources Report, which details the empirical findings and lessons learned that will present guidance on decision making and explore the implications for development assistance
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-14
Trade and Deforestation: What Have We Found?
WTO
A research article on the linkage between trade and deforestation
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-02-26
Trade and the Environment
WTO
An article describing the interaction between trade and the environment
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-07-25
Trade and Climate Change
WTO, UNEP
This 194-page report examines the intersections between trade and climate change from four perspectives: the science of climate change; economics; multilateral efforts to tackle climate change; and national climate change policies and their effect on trade
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-25
Taking Stock on Climate
"Inside Story"
This Australian analysis surveys the international climate landscape: the latest science, the emissions targets and what’s happening on the ground
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-04
A New Approach to Feeding the World
"The Solutions Journal"
This US blog argues that a new approach is imperative and overdue, one in which the world feeds more people—an estimated 9 billion by 2050—with less ecological impact. To be successful, this new approach must address both how we produce and how we use food
Poverty & Hunger, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-10-17