What We Do
WRI is a global research organization that spans more than 60 countries, with offices in the United States, China, India, Brazil, Indonesia and more. Our more than 1,000 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 seven critical issues at the intersection of environment and development: climate, energy, food, forests, water, cities and the ocean.
Topics
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Helping the world breathe easier -
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WRI has recently registered a legal presence in Colombia to facilitate our growing work there. The WRI Columbia Foundation represents the World Resources Institute in the Republic of Colombia.
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Accelerating efforts to extend affordable, reliable and clean energy to all. -
Protecting people and the planet by strengthening natural resource rights and ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has the information, voice and power to shape environmental decision-making -
Facilitating WRI’s engagement with European governments, businesses, civil society and institutions -
Advancing gender equality through and for sustainable development. -
Empowering people and strengthening governments to build a resilient, just and sustainable future for all. -
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Mid-century long-term low greenhouse gas emissions development strategies -
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Working to shift the world’s financial flows to support sustainable development at the World Resources Institute -
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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.