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This reflects ONLY partner organizations working with WRI on this research topic that have public Web sites. See also the full list of WRI's worldwide network of partners. Links to sites listed here and elsewhere do not indicate endorsement of content or work program.

• Action for Economic Reforms (PHL) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  Founded in 1996 by a group of progressive scholars and activists, Action for Economic Reforms (AER) is an independent, reform-oriented public interest organization that conducts policy analysis and advocacy on key economic issues.

• Alcoa Inc. (USA) ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group
  

• Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  ADM is a leading manufacturer of biodiesel, ethanol, soybean oil and meal, corn sweeteners, flour and other value-added food and feed ingredients.

• Asian Development Bank (ADB) (PHL) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Asociacao Nacional de Pesquisa e Ensino em Transportes (BRA) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Baker & McKenzie (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Baker & McKenzie is a global law firm, providing legal advice and services to organizations worldwide.

• Baxter International (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Baxter International is a global medical products and services company.

• Blackland Research Center (USA) ...Biofuels Production and Policy: Implications for Climate Change, Water Quality, and Agriculture
  

• Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Bristol-Myers Squibb is a leading provider of medicines to fight cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, infectious diseases -- including HIV/AIDS -- and schizophrenia.

• British Petroleum (GBR) ...EMBARQ Program
  A global energy group that employs over 100,000 people and operates in over 100 countries worldwide

• BT (GBR) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  BT (British Telecom) is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries.

• California Climate Action Registry (CCAR) (USA) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  Helping companies and organizations with operations in California to establish GHG emissions baselines against which any future GHG emission reduction requirements may be applied.

• Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC) (USA) ...Climate Analysis Indicators Tool (CAIT)
  CDIAC is the primary global-change data and information analysis center of the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Caterpillar (CAT) (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Caterpillar is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and a wide and growing offering of related services.

• Center for Policy Research (CPR) (IND) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  CPR is an autonomous institution and think tank established with the objective of studying major policy issues before the nation to help develop a body of knowledge about policy making, and suggest alternative options.

• Center for Sustainable Transport for Mexico City (CST) (MEX) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Central Institute for Road Transport (IND) ...EMBARQ Program
  Promote the interests of public sector bus transport in India

• Centro de Investigacion, Desarrollo y Asesoria en Transporte Terrestre (CIDATT) (PER) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• China Building Materials Academy (CHN) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Citigroup (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Citigroup, principally through Citibank, has a long and unrivaled history as a provider of financial services throughout the world.

• Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) (IND) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  CAG is a non-profit, non-political and professional citizens group that seeks to make critical policy changes through strategic interventions to benefit the citizen-consumer.

• Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) (PHL) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Clean Air Initiative for Latin American Cities (CAI-LAC) (USA) ...EMBARQ Program
  Focuses on reversing the deterioration of urban air quality in the cities of the region that results from rapid urbanization, increased vehicular transport, and industrial production.

• Commission of Private Sectors for Sustainable Development (CESPEDES) (MEX) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Green Business Center (IND) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) (PHL) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) (PHL) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) was established in June 1973. It has assisted in shaping new government policies, crafting innovative development programs, and modernizing the management of government agencies and private enterprises.

• Dow Chemical Company (BEL) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets.

• Dow Chemical Company (USA) ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group
  Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets.

• DuPont Europe (CHE) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere.

• Eastman Kodak Company (Kodak) (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Through the years, Kodak has led the way with an abundance of new products and processes that have made photography simpler, more useful and more enjoyable.

• Economic Research Service (ERS) (USA) ...Biofuels Production and Policy: Implications for Climate Change, Water Quality, and Agriculture
  The mission of ERS is to inform and enhance public and private decisionmaking on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development.

• Energy Foundation (USA) ...EMBARQ Program
  A partnership of major foundations interested in sustainable energy.

• Environmental & Energy Technology & Policy Institute (EETPI) (USA) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• FedEx (USA) ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group
  

• Fundação Empresa-Escola de Engenharia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (FEENG-UFRGS) (BRA) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Fundação Getulio Vargas - Centro de Estudos de Sustentabilidade (FGV-SP) (BRA) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Fundação Getulio Vargas-EAESP Centro de Estudos em Sustentabilidade (GVces) (BRA) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  Seeking to contribute to the promotion of sustainable development according to the Triple Bottom Line principle, integrating economic, social and environmental concerns.

• Fundación Bariloche (ARG) ...Climate of Trust
  

• Fundación Ciudad Humana (COL) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• General Electric (GE) (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems.

• General Motors Corporation (GM) (DEU) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  General Motors Corp., one of the world's largest automakrs, has been the global industry sales leader since 1931.

• General Motors Corporation (GM) (USA) ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group
  General Motors Corp., the world’s largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader since 1931.

• Generation Investment Management LLP (USA) ...Capital Markets Research
  

• Global Environment Facility (GEF) (USA) ...EMBARQ Program
  Within GEF, the particular emphasis of UNDP is ensuring the development and management of capacity building programmes and technical assistance projects.

• Goldman Sachs Center for Environmental Markets (USA) ...Capital Markets Research ...Deploying Climate-Friendly Technologies: A Wedges Approach to Clean Investment
  

• Google (Google) (USA) ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group
  Technology

• Great River Energy (GRE) (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Great River Energy supplies electricity to 28 customer-owned electric co-ops across Minnesota and part of Wisconsin.

• Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI) (THA) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  The Health Systems Research Institute is an autonomous branch of the Thai Ministry of Public Health, with a longstanding research program exploring the environmental health implications of the energy sector.

• Holcim (CHE) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  One of the world's leading suppliers of cement, as well as aggregates (gravel and sand), concrete and construction-related services.

• IBM (USA) ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group
  

• IBM (Europe) (IBM) (EuroComm) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  

• IKEA (SWE) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  IKEA is a privately-owned, low-cost home products retailer that sells modern furniture, much of which is assembled by the consumer.

• Indonesian Center for Environmental Law (ICEL) (IDN) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  ICEL specializes in research and capacity building, advocacy, and community empowerment. It seeks to defend the public interest by pursuing the recognition of their rights with respect to the environment and natural resources.

• Indonesian Institute for Energy Economics (IIEE) (IDN) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  IIEE was established in 1995 as a non-profit, non-government and independent organization. Its primary objective is to enhance energy economics studies that motivate and support national policies for prudent development of energy resources in Indonesia.

• Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) (USA) ...EMBARQ Program
  Propmoting environmentally sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide.

• Institute of Agricultural and Trade Policy (IATP) (USA) ...Biofuels Production and Policy: Implications for Climate Change, Water Quality, and Agriculture
  

• Instituto Nacional de Ecologia (INE) (MEX) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Interface, Inc. (USA) ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group
  Interface, the largest commercial carpet manufacturer in the world, is dedicated to carpet reclamation, keeping their carpets from ending up in landfills.

• InterfaceFLOR (GBR) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  Interface, the largest commercial carpet manufacturer in the world, is dedicated to carpet reclamation, keeping their carpets from ending up in landfills.

• International Energy Agency (IEA) (France) ...Climate Analysis Indicators Tool (CAIT)
  IEA is the energy forum for OECD governments committed to taking joint measures to meet oil supply emergencies and have agreed to share energy information, coordinate energy policies and cooperate in the development of rational energy programs.

• International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) (CAN) ...Vulnerability and Adaptation
  IISD covers and reports on international negotiations, brokers knowledge, and advance policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and indicators, and natural resource management.

• Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Department of Transportation (TUR) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Directorate for Environmental Protection (TUR) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Japan International Transport Institute (JITI) (USA) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Johnson & Johnson (USA) ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group ...US Climate Business Group
  

• Johnson & Johnson (Europe) (BEL) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  

• Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Johnson Controls, Inc. is a global manufacturer of innovative automotive interiors and batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, and products and services that optimize energy use.

• JPMorgan (USA) ...Capital Markets Research
  A leader in wholesale financial services serving one of the largest client franchises in the world.

• JPMorganChase (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  

• Kimberly-Clark (K-C) (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Kimberly-Clark (K-C) is a global health and hygiene company.

• King Prajadhipok's Institute (THA) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  

• Korea Energy Management Corporation (KEMCO) (KOR) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium (LADCO) (USA) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Logit Mercosul Consultoria Ltda (BRA) ...EMBARQ Program
  Innovative solutions for transportation and logistics

• Manila Observatory - klima Climate Change Center (PHL) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• METROBUS (MEX) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Mexican Environment and Natural Resources Secretariat (SEMARNAT) (MEX) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Michelin (FRA) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group
  Michelin manufactures and sells tires for all kinds of vehicles, publishes maps and guides and operates a number of digital services in more than 170 countries.

• Mississippi River Basin Alliance (MRBA) (USA) ...Biofuels Production and Policy: Implications for Climate Change, Water Quality, and Agriculture
  The Alliance joins its 90+ member organizations through a communications network, and it provides institutional and communications training. Its priority areas focus on sustainable agriculture, wetlands restoration, water quality and toxics, and navigatio

• Modelistica (VEN) ...EMBARQ Program
  Provides consulting services in the areas of urban, regional and transportation planning, related software development, geographical information systems and surveys.

• National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) (IND) ...Electricity Governance Initiative ...Sustainable Development Policies and Measures (SDPAMs)
  NIPFP is a centre for applied research in public finance and public policy. The main aim of NIPFP is to contribute to policy-making in spheres relating to public economics.

• NESCAUM (USA) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  The Clean Air Association of the Northeast States.

• NewPage Corporation (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Stora Enso is a global integrated paper, packaging and forest products company. In North America, Stora Enso is a leading producer of coated and supercalendered papers, and a premier producer of specialty papers.

• Northeast Utilities Systems (NU) (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Northeast Utilities provides reliable, reasonably priced electricity, gas, and energy services in the United States.

• OfficeMax (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  OfficeMax provides office supplies and paper, technology products and solutions, and furniture to large, medium and small businesses and consumers.

• Palang Thai (THA) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  

• Pelangi (IDN) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  

• People Centered Economic and Business Institute (IBEKA) (IDN) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  

• Pfizer (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Pfizer discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals and many of the world's best-known consumer brands.

• Philippine Businesses for the Environment (PBE) (PHL) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Pitney Bowes (USA) ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group
  

• PPG Industries (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  

• Prayas - Pune (Energy Group) (IND) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  Prayas (Initiatives in Health, Energy, Learning and Parenthood) is a non-governmental, non-profit, public charitable trust registered in India. Prayas works to protect and promote public interest.

• Prefeitura Municipal de Porto Alegre (BRA) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Pune Municipal Corporation (IND) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) (AUS) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  Aims to accelerate and expand the market for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

• Secretaria Interministerial de Planificación de Transporte (SECTRA) (CHL) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Shell Foundation (SF) (GBR) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Shell Mexico (MEX) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) (ZAF) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Staples (USA) ...GPMDG-US: Green Power Market Development Group ...US Climate Business Group
  Provides small business owners the same low prices on office supplies previously enjoyed only by large corporations.

• Staples (Europe) (DEU) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  Provides small business owners the same low prices on office supplies previously enjoyed only by large corporations.

• Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) (SWE) ...EarthTrends: Environmental Information ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Tata Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) (IND) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  

• Tetra Pak (Switzerland) (CHE) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  Tetra Pak is a multinational food packaging company of Swedish origin.

• Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) (THA) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  Founded on the belief that partnerships are the most effective approach to achieving a more sustainable way of life, TEI advocates a participatory approach to shared environmental responsibility.

• The Climate Group (GBR) ...GPMDG-Europe: Green Power Market Development Group
  The Climate Group is an independent, nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change.

• Time Inc. (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  

• United Airlines (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  

• United Technologies Corporation (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  

• US Agency for International Development (USAID) (USA) ...EarthTrends: Environmental Information ...EMBARQ Program ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  The agency works to support long-term and equitable economic growth and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting economic growth and agricultural development; global Health; and, conflict prevention and developmental relief.

• US Department of Agriculture (USDA) (USA) ...Biofuels Production and Policy: Implications for Climate Change, Water Quality, and Agriculture
  USDA Mission: Enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture: Ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply; Caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands; Supporting sound developmen

• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (USA) ...Climate Analysis Indicators Tool (CAIT) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) (USA) ...Climate Analysis Indicators Tool (CAIT)
  WHRC addresses env’l issues thru scientific res & educ, & thru applications of science in public affairs. Clim change & warming of the earth are at the core of their research, & they specialize in global forests bec of their controlling influence on clim.

• World Bank - Latin American and Caribbean Region Environmental Division (USA) ...EMBARQ Program
  

• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) (CHE) ...GHG Protocol Initiative
  The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) brings together some 180 international companies in a shared commitment to sustainable development through economic growth, ecological balance and social progress.

• WWF Indonesia (IDN) ...Electricity Governance Initiative
  

• Xcel Energy (USA) ...US Climate Business Group
  Xcel Energy is a leading electric and natural gas utility and the number one provider of wind energy.

Climate News Sources

Climate Ark
Linkages: Climate and Atmosphere
ECO -- The Climate Action Network Online
ENDS Environment Daily - European environmental news
Tiempo: Global Warming and the Third World
U.S. State Department: Oceans, International Environmental/Scientific Affairs
Weathervane -- Resources for the Future

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ)
CC Train (Climate Change Training Program, UNITAR)
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Full Text of the Climate Convention
Full Text of the Kyoto Protocol
UNFCCC Document Lists
UNFCCC Parties and Observers

Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ, CDM and JI)

AIJ under the pilot phase
AIJ in Costa Rica
Australian AIJ
Canada CDM-JI
FACE Foundation (Netherlands)
Foundation Joint Implementation Network (JIN) / Joint Implementation Quarterly (JIQ)
NUTEK/Sweden(AIJ)
Swiss AIJ Pilot Program
International Utility Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. (U.S. Initiative on Joint Implementation)
WBCSD Clean Development Mechanism Dialogue
World Bank Prototype Carbon Fund
World Bank AIJ

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and other Climate Data Sources

CAIT: Climate Analysis Indicators Tool
CDIAC: Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center
CDIAC Trends: A Compendium of Data on Global Change
CIESEN: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (Columbia University)
EarthTrends: Climate and Atmosphere Data Tables
Energy Information Administration EIA): Emissions of Greenhouse Gases
Energy Information Administration (EIA): International Energy Annual
UNFCCC: Greenhouse Gas Inventory Database
U.S. EPA: U.S. Emissions Inventory
U.S. EPA Emission Inventory Improvement Program
U.S. Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO): Data and Information Resources

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

IPCC Home Page
IPCC-OECD-IEA National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Programme
IPCC Working Group I: The science of climate change
IPCC Working Group II: Impacts, adaptation and vulnerability
IPCC Working Group III: Mitigation of climate change (RIVM)
Task Force on Greenhouse Gas Inventories

U.S. Government

Energy Information Administration (EIA) (U.S. Department of Energy)
Energy Information Administration (EIA): Country Analysis Briefs
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (Global & National Energy and GHG Emission Analysis)
Pacific Northwest National Lab, Advanced International Studies Unit
State Department Climate Website (including submissions to the UNFCCC)
U.S. EPA Global Warming Site
U.S. DOE: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN)
U.S. DOE: Fossil Energy Website
U.S. Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO)
U.S. Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO): U.S. Country Studies Program
U.S. Global Change Research Program (GCRP)
U.S. National Assessment: The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change

International/Intergovernmental Organizations

European Commission
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
OECD Annex I Expert Group on the UNFCCC
OECD Climate Change Documents
UNCTAD/Earth Council Institute: Carbon Market Programme
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Energy
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
World Bank Climate Change Website

NGOs and Research Institutes

Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP)
Center for Energy Efficiency (CENEf, Russia)
Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO, Norway)
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
Center for Science and Environment (India)
Climate Action Network (CAN)
Climate Change Knowledge Network
David Suzuki Foundation
ENDA: Environmental Development Action in the Third World (Senegal)
Environmental Defense
FEEM (Italy)
Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development (FIELD, UK)
Friends of the Earth (FOE)
Global Industrial and Social Progress Research Institute (GISPRI, Japan)
Greenpeace International
Harvard Institute for International Development (HIID)
The Heinz Center
Instituto de Economía Energética (Institute of Energy Economics, Argentina)
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD, Canada)
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP)
Resources For the Future (RFF)
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI, Sweden)
Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI, India)
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Worldwatch Institute
World Wildlife Fund (WWF-U.S.)

Private Sector and Industry Associations

AES Corporation
AGA (Gas)
American Electric Power
BP Amoco
Canadian Association for Renewable Energies
Cantor Fitzgerald EBS Home Page
Edison Electric Institute
Environmental Financial Products, L.L.C.
International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)
Natsource
Royal Dutch/Shell Group
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Trexler and Associates, Inc.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

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