World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives.
This project aims to promote health and sustainable development in Africa and the Middle East by building the capacity of the media to inform public opinion and promote evidence-based policymaking.
After decades of investment - mainly at the primary and secondary level - higher education is receiving renewed attention in Africa.
Climate change has the potential to exacerbate development challenges affecting the world's poorest and most vulnerable populations.
The application of modern biotechnology to agriculture has courted considerable controversy in both developed and developing countries.
Central America is subject to frequent climate variability resulting in floods and droughts.
Since 1990, China's agricultural biotechnology sector has experienced tremendous growth. A recent survey shows that the country is developing the largest plant biotechnology capacity outside North America.
Between August and November 2005, nine hurricanes ravaged the Caribbean, killing at least 2 000 people and incurring an estimated US $60 billion in damages. Haiti was the worst affected.
Recent events in the Caribbean have highlighted the inadequacy of regional and national disaster preparedness.