Advancing gender equality through and for sustainable development.
What We Do
WRI is a global research organization that spans more than 50 countries, with offices in the United States, China, India, Brazil, Indonesia and more. Our more than 700 experts and staff work closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain our natural resources—the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on six critical issues at the intersection of environment and development: climate, energy, food, forests, water, and cities and transport.
Topics
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Ensuring development benefits people and the planet through transparent and accountable governance. -
Mid-century long-term low greenhouse gas emissions development strategies -
Working to shift the world’s financial flows to support sustainable development at the World Resources Institute -
The Ocean adds $2.5 trillion each year to the global economy, feeds 3 billion people, is home to more than half the world’s species, produces half the planet’s oxygen and absorbs a quarter of all carbon dioxide emissions. Yet it is a treasure in peril. -
Advancing transformative climate solutions -
Ensuring people everywhere have affordable, reliable clean energy. -
Supporting agriculture, environment, and sustainable development. -
Sustaining forests for people and planet. -
Mapping, measuring, and mitigating global water challenges. -
Helping cities make big ideas happen™ -
Creating value through environmental sustainability. -
Making the economic case for better environmental management.