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In WRI’s Stories to Watch 2024, WRI’s President & CEO, Ani Dasgupta, presents four key stories that help explain how we can make these shifts.

The big moments, trends and people that will shape the world in 2023

The big moments, trends and people that will shape the world in 2022

The big moments, trends and people that will shape the world in 2021.

Now in its 17th year, Stories to Watch is a go-to event for policymakers, business executives, thought leaders, and media in Washington, DC, and around the world.

Dr. Andrew Steer, WRI’s President & CEO, will share insights on stories related to the environment, economy, and international dynamics in the coming year.

Dr. Andrew Steer, WRI President & CEO, will share his insights on the big stories in the environment and international development in the coming year. In this turbulent time, he will explore global trends and emerging issues related to economics, climate change, energy markets, forests, water, security issues and more. Now in its 15th year, Stories to Watch is a go-to event for policymakers, business leaders and media in Washington, DC, and around the world.

As we enter what looks like a dynamic, unpredictable year, WRI President & CEO Andrew Steer, will share insights on global trends and emerging issues related to climate, energy, economic development and sustainability.

How do we turn the Paris Agreement from promise to action? What are the major trends in energy, finance, business, food and cities? Which countries will be in the spotlight?

What stories will impact people and the planet in 2015?

On January 8, Dr. Andrew Steer, WRI’s President & CEO, offered his perspectives on the major global developments in economics, business, natural resources and sustainability in the coming year.