Administrative Assistant- EMBARQ China
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is seeking for an Administrative Assistant to support EMBARQ China Program.The Administrative Assistant supports program staffs in WRI China office to carry out...
View ArticleUrban Sustainability Coordinator
The China offices of Energy Foundation (EF), the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and the World Resources Institute (WRI) are jointly seeking a...
View ArticleResearch Associate - Energy Policy
WRI China is seeking for a dedicated, analytical, results-oriented Research Associate to work on renewable energy and energy efficiency policies. The major responsibility of this position is to design...
View ArticleA Culture of Transparency at The World Resources Institute
A new report from Transparify awarded WRI the highest rating, “Five Stars,” for financial transparency. The report provides the first-ever global rating of financial transparency of 169 major think...
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Where Are Chinese Investments in Africa Headed?
Last week, China’s Premier Li Keqiang toured Africa for the first time since he took office in 2013. Li visited Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola, and Kenya, meeting with numerous heads of state to discuss the...
View ArticleStephen Ross Makes Over $30 Million Gift to WRI to Advance Sustainable Cities
Largest Single Donation to WRI will Create New WRI Ross Center for Sustainable CitiesWASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2014)—Stephen M. Ross, a world-recognized business leader, real-estate developer, and...
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The History of Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Our ability to harness ever-expanding amounts of data is completely transforming our understanding of environmental problems and solutions. Our Climate Insights blog series leverages data from CAIT...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: U.S. Puts First Ever Federal Limits on Existing Power Plant Emissions
WASHINGTON—Today, the Obama Administration released the first national standards to limit carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. These standards are the next step in implementing the U.S....
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Everything You Need to Know About Agricultural Emissions
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol launched a new guidance this week to help agricultural companies measure and manage their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from crop and livestock production. It is the first...
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Restoration: It’s About More than Just the Trees
This is the first installment of WRI’s blog series, New Perspectives on Restoration. The series aims to share WRI’s views on restoration, dispel myths, and explore restoration opportunities throughout...
View ArticleWRI Unveils Sustainable and Livable Cities Initiative Progress in Chengdu
Chengdu (June 10, 2014) Today, the National Low Carbon Day, at Chengdu Low Carbon Event, LEI Hongpeng, Energy Program Lead of the World Resource Institute (WRI) China, unveiled the Sustainable and...
View ArticleRELEASE: Hillary Rodham Clinton Headlines WRI’s 2014 Courage to Lead Event
NEW YORK (June 12, 2014) – Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton headlined the World Resources Institute’s Courage to Lead luncheon, an event that honors leaders tackling today’s...
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Shifting to Renewable Energy Can Save U.S. Consumers Money
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) carbon emissions regulations for existing power plants, released earlier this month, are an opportunity for utility customers to save big with renewable...
View ArticleWanted: Better Indicators of Agriculture's Environmental Impact
How does the world feed more than 9 billion people in the year 2050 in a manner that not only advances economic development but also reduces agriculture’s impact on the environment? This is the big...
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People-Oriented Cities: Designing Walkable, Bikeable Neighborhoods
The “People-Oriented Cities” series – exclusive to TheCityFix and Insights – is an exploration of how cities can grow to become more sustainable and livable through transit-oriented development (TOD)....
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对外投资中的环境与社会影响案例研究：国际经验与教训
Screenshot: Download File: Managing Environmental Impact International Experience and Lessons in Risk Management for Overseas...
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Workshop tackles air pollution challenges and mainstreams sustainable...
In past years, fueled by the rapid motorization and urbanization, adverse impacts from the fast-growing urban transport sector in Beijing is looming large. Looking ahead, how to prepare Beijing for 5...
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People-oriented Cities: Demystifying transit-oriented development
The “People-oriented Cities” series – exclusive to TheCityFix and WRI Insights – is an exploration of how cities can grow to become more sustainable and livable through transit-oriented development...
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People-oriented Cities: Three keys to quality public transport
The “People-oriented Cities” series – exclusive to TheCityFix and Insights – is an exploration of how cities can grow to become more sustainable and livable through transit-oriented development (TOD)....
View ArticleThe Plain Bad Economics of Today’s Energy Prices
This article is written by Dr. Andrew Steer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Resources Institute.Remember not so long ago when the IMF was treated with deep suspicion by the...
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