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Overview of UK Fast-Start Finance

May 17, 2012

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.

The UK Fast-Start Finance Contribution

Taryn Fransen (World Resources Institute) and Smita Nakhooda (Overseas Development Institute)

Working Paper: May, 2012

The UK has made a substantial effort to mobilise climate finance. Finance has been channelled through the Environmental Transformation Fund in 2010/11 and through the International Climate Fund (ICF) in 2011/12. GBP 1.06 billion had been spent and committed as of November 2011. It has also committed climate finance beyond the FSF period through the International Climate Fund (ICF), which will spend GBP 2.9 billion between April 2011 and March 2015.

RELEASE: WRI Names Andrew Steer as New President

March 14, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

World Bank Economist and Special Envoy for Climate Change to Lead Global Institute Known for Excellence and Impact

ADVISORY: Global Launch of New Standards to Measure Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions

September 20, 2011
Location: NEW YORK CITY & LONDON

Two new international standards will be launched at events in New York and London to enable corporations to measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain and product lifecycle.

United Kingdom Adopts Ambitious Climate Change Target

By Jennifer Morgan on May 17, 2011

Today, the government of the United Kingdom took a significant step to shift to a low-carbon economy, providing clear signals to investors that the UK wants to host large-scale clean energy projects moving forward.

PRESS RELEASE: New initiative announced to help ICT industry measure carbon footprint

March 9, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C. & LONDON

New global guidance will provide common approaches for calculating carbon emissions of ICT products and services

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: "Reefs at Risk Revisited" Launch at National Press Club, Wednesday, February 23, 2011

February 11, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Administrator, NOAA, and leading experts discuss “Reefs at Risk Revisited” report findings and solutions.

Cap-and-Trade Comes Of Age in Europe

By Jill Duggan on December 15, 2009

How industry has learned to live with (and perhaps even love) cap-and-trade in Europe.

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.

The Truth About Cap-and-Trade in Europe

By Jill Duggan on November 19, 2009

Has cap-and-trade in Europe worked? WRI’s Senior Fellow Jill Duggan, who helped implement the EU trading scheme, sorts the myths from reality.

Indicators Needed to Illustrate Benefits from Ecosystems

September 21, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Existing data and indicators inadequately measure the important benefits people derive from the services nature provides, according to a working paper released today by the World Resources Institute (WRI).

Jennifer Morgan to Lead WRI’s Climate Team

August 3, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) has named Jennifer L. Morgan as director of its Climate and Energy Program. 

A Victory for Transparency in the United Kingdom

By Lalanath de Silva on May 20, 2009

The resignation of the Speaker of the UK House of Commons demonstrates the power of transparency.