WRI is a trusted partner for change.
Using research-based approaches and unique coalitions, we work globally and in focus countries and regions to meet people’s essential needs, to protect and restore nature, and to stabilize the climate.
Our Reach
WRI has nearly 1,900 staff around the world with deep expertise in food systems and land use, energy, cities and more. We have country offices in Brazil, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States, as well as regional offices in Africa and Europe.
Our Topics
WRI aims to fundamentally transform the world’s food, land and water; energy; and cities, as well as the economic, finance and governance structures that underpin these key systems. We work across several topics to achieve systemic change globally and in focus countries:
Energy
Learn moreThe WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition harnesses analytical power, convening ability and global expertise to help orchestrate a transition to a clean, abundant, affordable and reliable energy future by overcoming critical barriers.
Cities
Learn moreWRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities is WRI’s program dedicated to shaping a future where cities work better for everyone. Together with partners around the world, we help create resilient, inclusive, low-carbon places that are better for people and the planet.
Climate
Learn moreWRI works with governments, businesses and civil society to stabilize the climate so that people and nature can thrive.
Food
Learn moreWRI advances research-based solutions to ensure the world can feed a growing population while protecting nature and curbing climate change.
Forests
Learn moreWRI develops data-driven research, tools and global partnerships to safeguard, maintain and restore forests and other natural landscapes.
Freshwater
Learn moreWRI helps companies, communities and governments understand water risks and invest in solutions for a water-secure future.
Ocean
Learn moreWRI works to secure a future where ocean protection, sustainable production and equitable prosperity go together.
Equity
Learn moreWRI works to empower people and strengthen policies, institutions and governments to build an equitable, resilient and sustainable future for all.
Business
Learn moreWRI creates agenda-setting research, tools and partnerships for companies to define ambition, assess and reduce impacts, and integrate environmental and social sustainability with business strategy.
Finance
Learn moreWRI works to shift the world’s financial flows to support sustainable development and climate action.
Economics
Learn moreWRI identifies policies and transformative solutions to ensure economies are thriving, sustainable and equitable.