• Increasing capital will be poured into alternative energy sources, with capacity and improved affordability to follow -- witness Sempras Generation's expansion from 10 to 58 MW of solar in Nevada to meet expected demand. What is your strategy for taking advantage of renewables?

• Business coalitions in support of intelligent and progressive climate action will grow and gain considerable influence -- see the stories on BICEP and the Book Industry Environmental Council. Do you have a seat at all the right tables?

• Carbon offsets will continue to be an important element of meeting the challenge -- provided that they are credible and robust. Our feature story suggests that forestry-based offsets may be poised for a comeback. What role will offsets play in your strategy?

This report, produced by EcoSecurities, ClimateBiz.com, and other partners, offers an in-depth look at the current corporate attitudes toward carbon offsets from forests and the growth opportunities in this market.

The Pew Center released a report outlining options for measurement, reporting, and verification of countries' actions in a post-2012 global climate agreement at a side event held during the international climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany.

Bringing green products to the mainstream requires a focus on aligning environmental innovation with affordability. But how are successful companies designing greener products with little or no price premium? Join us at Greener By Design 2009 to see who’s evolving, who’s thriving, and how they’re producing products that aren’t just greener, but better — and more affordable.