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WRI’s 30th Anniversary Dinner: Reflecting on Cities and Leadership

Erica Schlaikjer — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:09:37 -0500

This post was originally written by Michael Oko and published on WRI Insights.

Enhancing Fuel Efficiency in Vishakapatnam

admin — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:55:19 -0500

Regular trainings help bus drivers meet fuel economy targets. Photo by Prashanth Bachu.

With input from Prashanth Bachu.

WRI’s 30th Anniversary Dinner: Reflecting on Cities and Leadership

admin — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:43:09 -0500

Cities were a major theme of WRI’s 30th anniversary dinner last night. And, why not? The event took place in arguably the greatest city in the world, New York. Guests included Mayor Michael Bloomberg; real estate developer, Stephen Ross; former…

Project Coordinator / Manager - Urban Development and Accessibility (Bangalore, India)

Jeffrey Riecke — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:49:47 -0500

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WRI Celebrates Leaders in Sustainability at 30th Anniversary Dinner

admin — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:44:12 -0500

2012 is WRI’s 30th anniversary year. To celebrate, we are bringing together big thinkers from government, business, and philanthropy who share a strong commitment to solving the world’s biggest environmental and development challenges.

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WRI Celebrates 30 Years at “Courage to Lead” Dinner

admin — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:24:02 -0500

Dinner recognizes philanthropist Mayor Michael Bloomberg; honors Stephen Ross and Jonathan Lash;

Raises more than $1 million to support organization’s mission

WRI’s 30th Anniversary: A Look Back at Three Decades of Big Ideas

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:37:40 -0500

This year, the World Resources Institute celebrates its 30th anniversary. Every organization has great backstories, and in my five-plus years here as head of External Relations,…

Why Institutions Matter For Climate Change Adaptation In Developing Countries

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:15:35 -0500

This post was written with Youba Sokona, coordinator of the African Climate Policy Center (ACPC) at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ACPC and WRI…

Enhancing Fuel Efficiency in Vishakapatnam

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:59 -0500

Regular trainings help bus drivers meet fuel economy targets. Photo by Prashanth Bachu.

With input from Prashanth Bachu.

Small, scalable and eco-friendly: new ideas for transport - May 17, 2012 - urb.im

Ethan Arpi — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:38:24 -0500

In the last several decades, India has seen a twenty-fold rise in the number of motor vehicles, and while private vehicle usage rates are increasingly becoming an indicator of newfound wealth and prosperity, this also translates to a significant deterioration in the quality of life of the urban poor.