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:
Climate
Learn moreWRI works with governments, businesses and civil society to stabilize the climate so that people and nature can thrive.
Energy
Learn moreWRI works around the world to change how energy is produced and delivered to improve lives and safeguard the environment.
Food
Learn moreWRI advances research-based solutions to ensure the world can feed a growing population while protecting nature and curbing climate change.
Forests
WRI develops data-driven research, tools and global partnerships to safeguard, maint