Thirsty third of world report water scarcity concerns
Singapore and Western Sahara face toughest competition for water resources, while China and US are equally pushed
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See allFeed the world, and have a sustainable Christmas lunch
UN-backed study highlights how food is being wasted – so here’s our guide to eating sensibly over the festive season
Google data could stem surge in deforestation levels
A new Google-powered mapping tool uses terabytes of data to show where deforestation is happening in real time
World leaders release climate justice declaration in New York
Former presidents, academics and scientists have come together to issue declaration calling for action on climate justice
Timeline: extreme weather and climate-related events in 2013
How crazy has the world’s weather been since 2012? The WRI’s timeline may give you a clue
Analysis: are countries meeting climate finance obligations?
World Resources Institute examines how efforts to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change have progressed
Infograph: The world’s greenhouse gases by source
ASN Bank and the Ecofys consultancy update infographic charting the world’s emissions
US climate finance workshop branded a “dog and pony” show
Event was a “dog and pony show” for US private finance initiatives with no meaningful dialogue on solutions to the $5.7 trillion
Climate justice set to dominate UNFCCC talks in 2013
Edward Cameron from the World Resources Institute argues leadership is needed to move UN negotiations on this year
Cutting US emissions in eight simple steps
New report by the World Resources Institute (WRI) finds US needs drastic action to get carbon emissions back on track
Leading NGOs launch initiative to account for climate finance
Adaptation Finance Accountability Initiative launched by Oxfam, ODI and WRI aims to examine whether funds are going to the right places and meeting real needs
Measuring and reporting success of COP18 talks in Doha
Yamide Dagnet and Jennifer Morgan from the World Resources Institute assess the Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) outcomes of UN climate summit
How the Green Climate Fund’s host city will impact future climate change action
The second meeting of the Green Climate Fund’s board will be dominated by the selection of its new permanent home. Louise Brown of the World Resources Institute, explains why the choice is more than just symbolic.
What can the US learn from Australia’s clean energy roadmap?
Business and government could do worse than follow in Australian footsteps writes, Jennifer Morgan, director of the climate and energy programme at the World Resource Institute.
Analysis: Was enough achieved at UN climate talks in Bangkok?
Edward Cameron and Yamide Dagnet from the World Resources Institute argue that the latest UNFCCC negotiations should be seen as a qualified success – but warn there is much work yet to do.