A new WRI report presents new research on the importance of working with African legislatures for long-term social and environmental improvements.

WRI began working in Central Africa ten years ago and has since built an extensive on-the-ground presence to contribute to the development of sustainable forest management in the region.

Ironically, the most ambitious U.S. action in the fight against global warming is coming from big cities and their mayors.

An aggressive energy intensity target and a national renewable energy standard highlight a suite of Chinese policies that will slow greenhouse gas emissions growth.

With world heads of state gathered in New York to discuss the status of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), climate change and ecosystem destruction brings added pressure to the fight to end extreme poverty.

On September 16 and 17, the WRI Corporate Consultative Group formally launched in Washington, DC.

Climate change, national security, and energy are inter-connected through our persistent and growing dependence on fossil fuels. We must address all three.

On Thursday, for the first time ever, the United States will see a price on carbon emerge from a mandatory emissions cap-and-trade program.

We are saddened today to hear of the passing of Phil Clapp. Phil was the Deputy Managing Director of the Pew Environmental Group, and founder and President of the National Environmental Trust.

This article originally appeared in China Economic Quarterly.