Latin America
WRI has a significant presence in Latin America’s largest countries, with Brazil offices in Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre; and a Mexico office in Mexico City. WRI Mexico also oversees one of our newest offices, in Bogota, Colombia.
International Offices
WRI Brasil
WRI Brasil researches, analyzes and implements sustainable and inclusive solutions across three key areas: cities, climate, and forests.
WRI Colombia
In 2020, WRI registered a legal presence in Colombia to facilitate our growing work there. The WRI Colombia Foundation represents the World Resources Institute in the Republic of Colombia.
WRI México
WRI México focuses on five topics: climate, cities, forests, energy, and the ocean. We work with federal and local governments and the private sector to increase climate ambition in Mexico and Colombia, where WRI recently opened an office.
Latin America Insights
How Ride- and Bike-Share Programs Can Play an Important Role in Latin America
Insights November 20, 2024On Former Palm Oil Plantations, Small Farmers Are Bringing Brazil’s Forests Back to Life
Insights November 19, 2024Mining Is Increasingly Pushing into Critical Rainforests and Protected Areas
Insights October 23, 2024What Would Cities Look Like With 3 Degrees C of Warming vs. 1.5? Far More Hazardous and Vastly Unequal
Insights September 17, 2024