In today’s turbulent world, WRI is working around the globe to turn big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being.
Scores of countries are expected to announce plans at next week's UN Climate Action Summit to accelerate and scale up global ambition to implement the Paris Agreement. Twelve have already shared their long-term strategies to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by midcentury. Climate Watch's new Long-term Strategy Tracker offers a look.
More and more countries are setting goals to reach net-zero emissions. Here we unpack what "net-zero emissions" really means, and why these goals are important.
China's market for new buildings is booming. Constructing zero carbon buildings would enable China and other countries to keep up with demand without further fueling climate change.
The United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019 will draw scores of leaders from government, business and civil society to address the global climate emergency. WRI staff will host or participate in a wide range of events, including: the Energy Action Forum, the Coalition for Urban Transitions, and a live blog.
