Initiatives

WRI has more than 200 active projects, coalitions and initiatives. We work with a diverse range of stakeholders to develop pathways toward equitable, low-carbon, and resilient economies that are tailored to local contexts.

Happening Now

We partner with governments, businesses, civil society groups and others to change the way the world produces and uses food and energy and designs its cities. Our 100+ projects span from advising mayors on how to reduce traffic fatalities to working with restaurant chains to cut food waste to powering rural healthcare facilities with clean energy. We mobilize global and regional initiatives that spur international climate action, advance sustainable ocean management, halt tropical deforestation, restore degraded landscapes and more.

Global Forest Watch

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An online platform that provides near-real-time data and tools for monitoring forests. Global Forest Watch utilizes cutting edge satellite and remote sensing technology to show near real-time data on tree cover loss.

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In all cases, we support our projects with evidence-based theories of change, continuously monitor and evaluate progress, and adjust as needed. We define our success by achieving measurable and positive impacts on people, nature and the climate.

Data Centers and Rising Energy Demand in the US

Ensuring rising demand can strengthen—not burden—the grid, communities and the planet.
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Part of Energy
Keep Cool Innovation Challenge: Cool Solutions for a Warming World

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Part of Energy
Global Nature Watch

An experimental, open, AI-powered system combining research from Land & Carbon Lab and Global Forest Watch in a simple chat-style interface.
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Cool Cities Lab

Cool Cities Lab is designed to help city officials mitigate extreme urban heat by using geospatial data to assess hyperlocal heat risk and identify opportunities for cooling interventions.
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2050 is Now

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Part of Climate
Research on Infrastructure in Developing Economies (RIDE)

Translating cutting edge transportation research into actionable guidance.
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Part of Cities
Sustainable Ocean Plans

WRI helps countries sustainably manage 100% of their ocean areas through the development and implementation of Sustainable Ocean Plans, balancing conservation, climate action and economic use to secure a healthy ocean for people and nature.
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AI Mapping for Small-Scale Farm Transformation

Developing the first open-source AI maps to track yields and sustainable agricultural practices on small-scale farms in Africa.
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US Power Market Reform in the Southeast and West

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Part of Energy
CityMetrics

CityMetrics presents open data on 60 cities worldwide for city leaders to understand and respond to local climate and equity challenges.
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Zero Emission & Resilient Buildings (ZERB) Accelerator

Enabling collaboration between national and subnational governments to accelerate decarbonization and resilience of the buildings and construction sector.
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Part of Cities
Upgrading Informal Settlements in Brazil’s Urban Periphery

Advancing inclusive and integrated urban development in Brazilian cities through the Periferia Viva initiative
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Part of Cities