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Insights

Insights is WRI’s flagship publication dedicated to telling stories about the intersection of people, nature and the climate. Through analysis, commentary and data-driven articles, WRI's researchers share expertise and highlight solutions for securing a sustainable future.

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Climate

The Compelling Investment Case for Climate Adaptation

New WRI research finds that investing $1 in adaptation can yield more than $10.50 in benefits over 10 years. This reflects not only the avoided losses from climate impacts, but also a wide range of economic, social and environmental benefits that are generated even when disasters don't occur. In other words, adaptation is not just a crucial response to the climate crisis; it is also one of the smartest investments of our time.

Equity & Governance

For New Global Forest Pledges to Succeed, They Must Center Forest Communities
Insights October 21, 2025
Cities

Bogotá, Colombia, Uses Data and Smart Urban Design to Cut Air Pollution
Insights October 20, 2025
Forest and Landscape Restoration

Cocoa Robbed Ghana of its Forests. Farmers Are Bringing Them Back
Insights October 15, 2025
U.S. Energy

More Coal Won't Solve US Energy Woes
Insights October 14, 2025

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Climate Resilience

6 Strategies that Achieve Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Simultaneously
Insights September 4, 2025
Climate

6 Things to Know About Direct Air Capture
Insights September 2, 2025
Climate

Where Do Emissions Come From? 4 Charts Explain Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector
Insights December 5, 2024
Climate

10 Big Findings from the 2023 IPCC Report on Climate Change
Insights March 20, 2023

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Forest and Landscape Restoration

Farmers Restore the ‘Cradle of Civilization' in Kenya’s Greater Rift Valley
Insights July 14, 2025

Cities

Electric School Buses in the US Could Bring $1.6 Billion a Year in Health and Climate Benefits
Insights August 27, 2025
Cities

Cities Are Heating Up. Better Infrastructure Can Cool Them Down.
Insights July 16, 2025
Cities

Istanbul Tackles Tourist Crowds and Climate Issues Together
Insights July 2, 2025

Energy

The Critical Minerals Conundrum: What You Should Know
Insights October 8, 2025
Forests

Critical EU Deforestation Regulation Faces Another Delay
Insights September 24, 2025
Ocean

After 20 Years, an Agreement to Protect the 'High Seas'
Insights September 19, 2025
Energy

Powering the US Data Center Boom: Why Forecasting Can Be So Tricky
Insights September 17, 2025

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