Initiatives
WRI has more than 200 active projects, coalitions and initiatives. We work with a diverse range of stakeholders to develop pathways toward equitable, low-carbon, and resilient economies that are tailored to local contexts.
We partner with governments, businesses, civil society groups and others to change the way the world produces and uses food and energy and designs its cities. Our 100+ projects span from advising mayors on how to reduce traffic fatalities to working with restaurant chains to cut food waste to powering rural healthcare facilities with clean energy. We mobilize global and regional initiatives that spur international climate action, advance sustainable ocean management, halt tropical deforestation, restore degraded landscapes and more.
In all cases, we support our projects with evidence-based theories of change, continuously monitor and evaluate progress, and adjust as needed. We define our success by achieving measurable and positive impacts on people, nature and the climate.
Explore Our Projects
Zero Emission & Resilient Buildings (ZERB) Accelerator
Visit ProjectEnabling collaboration between national and subnational governments to accelerate decarbonization and resilience of the buildings and construction sector.
Part of Cities
Decarbonizing Energy Consumption
Visit ProjectWorld Resources Institute works to boost energy efficiency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels within industry, transportation and the built environment.
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Energy Minerals and Circularity
Visit ProjectWRI works to promote a range of responsible strategies to meet the demand for critical minerals needed in a clean energy transition.
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All in for a Net Zero Built Environment (Inactive)
Visit ProjectMainstreaming net zero carbon and resilient buildings into national and local policies
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Maximizing Local Adoption of Inflation Reduction Act Clean Energy Incentives
Visit ProjectHelping U.S. local governments, school districts and community partners maximize the clean energy and transportation tax credits and financial incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act to accelerate an equitable clean energy transition.
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African Energy Dialogues: Energising the Future Together
Visit ProjectAfrican Energy Dialogues is a platform for evidence-based energy discourse across the African continent.
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Subnational Climate Action Leaders Exchange (SCALE) (Inactive)
Visit ProjectA platform to accelerate progress on subnational climate action through enhancing multi-level collaboration and mobilizing resources.
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Local and State Clean Energy Programs
Visit ProjectWRI provides technical assistance and support at the state, local and tribal level to help public agencies and communities in the U.S. advance their clean energy and equity goals.
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U.S. Climate Policy Resource Center
Visit ProjectBreaking down climate policy and investments in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to facilitate implementation at the federal, state and local levels and support uptake by both the public and private sectors.
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Equitable Clean Energy for Communities
Visit ProjectWorking to expand clean energy access to all communities, especially those who are climate-vulnerable and have historically had the least access to the benefits of clean energy due to systemic inequities.
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Clean Energy for Large Buyers
Visit ProjectWorking with large energy buyers to implement renewable energy alternatives.
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Utility Clean Energy Solutions
Visit ProjectWorking with utilities, cities and relevant stakeholders to explore how they can implement shared clean energy goals.
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