May 17, 2012
The Wei River in west-central China is not just the largest tributary of the Yellow River, but it has also been a critical water source for communities for thousands of years. To manage this important resource, water authorities in China just…
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May 15, 2012
Water supply and availability could be the most pressing problem restricting China’s economic growth in the next 10-15 years, according to a new report by the…
April 24, 2012
This piece was co-authored with Vinod Thomas, Director General of independent evaluation at the Asian Development Bank. It originally appeared in the South China Morning Post.
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March 13, 2012
World Bank Economist and Special Envoy for Climate Change to Lead Global Institute Known for Excellence and Impact
The World Resources Institute today named Dr. Andrew D. Steer as its next president. Steer is a highly-recognized leader in economics and environmental issues, who brings a breadth of international expertise to the Institute. Steer will take the helm of WRI, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary...
March 12, 2012
This piece was written with Richard Lavin, President, Caterpillar Group. It originally appeared in China Daily…
March 9, 2012
VERGE DC Panel on Sustainable Cities Features Manish Bapna
On Wednesday, March 14, WRI’s Interim President, Manish Bapna, will be participating in a keynote panel discussion at the VERGE DC conference in Washington, D.C. hosted by Greenbiz. The panel discussion, Cities as a Catalyst for Sustainability, will focus on...