WRI offers analysis and insights on how U.S. leaders can achieve a stronger, cleaner economy that benefits all Americans.
Projects
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Supporting low-cost innovations in tree, land and water management for improved food security, poverty reduction and climate resilience.
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Raising awareness of threats to coral reefs and providing information and tools to manage coastal habitats more effectively.
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Smart companies understand the risks posed by climate change and demonstrate leadership by setting science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets.
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With shale gas production changing the global energy picture, WRI analysis is helping to clarify the challenges and opportunities of this complex energy source.
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Raising awareness of the threats facing the forests of the southern United States and laying the foundation to promote their conservation and sustainable management.
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A WRI-led, two-year collaboration comprised of leading U.S. electric utilities and major commercial customers – jointly committed to the rapid deployment of low-carbon energy supply through innovative and mutually beneficial utility sector solutions.
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Finance for adaptation and resilience remains modest relative to estimated needs, and adaptation remains largely dependent on grant funding from public sources. Yet, public finance for resilience can be invested more effectively.
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Strengthen key policies and governance elements in strategically-important institutions in order to promote financing for sustainable activities and discourage financing for unsustainable ones.
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Improving communities’ health and environment through their right to access information and participate in decision-making
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WRI’s Water program studies local water data and governance, and shares best practices in order to advance context-driven, meaningful water management.
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Ensuring that citizens have the right and ability to influence decisions about their natural resources.
