Monday, May 4, 2009

Rajendra Pachauri to Chair ADB Advisory Group on Climate Change

ADB has established an Advisory Group on Climate Change to advise the Bank on how to strengthen its programs to meet the global challenge of climate change.

Annual Meetings: Afdb Procures Carbon Credits Worth €85,400

The African Development Bank has announced that the 2009 Annual Meetings will be climate friendly and the bank has procured carbon credit covering 1200 participants.

First 100 Days: Obama Bests Approval in Environmental Leadership

UNEP has lauded US President Barack Obama’s leadership on environmental issues as he marks his first 100 days in office.

World Bank Releases 2009 World Development Indicators

The World Bank has released 2009 World Development Indicators (WDI), detailing how developing countries benefited from a long period of prosperity which may now be set back due to the current crisis.