Topic: south america

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Global Partners to Launch Major New Report on Climate Adaptation

Building the capacity of developing countries to track progress towards meeting domestic climate, energy, and development goals.

Working with nations to achieve the twin goals of robust economic growth and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

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.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

WHAT: Please join the World Resources Institute (WRI) for a policy briefing for journalists on Wednesday that will summarize progress

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

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.

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

EMBARQ’s Ethan Arpi brings an update from Arequipa after the city turns its main commercial drag into a zone for pedestrians.

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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

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.