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    Stories to Watch 2021

    January 13, 2021

    This Video is part of WRI's annual Stories to Watch 2026.

    This Video is part of WRI's annual Stories to Watch 2026.

    2020 was nothing we could have imagined. An expectedly big year for climate was put on hold as the world continues to fight and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as the potential for a vaccine increases, the opportunity to build back better is closer than ever.

    For the 18th annual Stories to Watch, President and CEO Andrew Steer shares insights on why the year ahead could set the foundation for a cleaner, sustainable and more equitable future. We will discuss some of the world’s biggest questions: how do we recover stronger from COVID-19? Will new leaders emerge? Will life return to normal? Will 2021 be a landmark year for climate action?

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      Stories to Watch 2026

       

      For more than 20 years, WRI has identified annual “Stories to Watch.” These are the year’s moments, issues and decisions that we believe will shape the future trajectory of the world.

      Stories to Watch 2026 explores how the choices we make can deliver real benefits for people—not just decades from now, but today.

      • Will the energy transition stall economic progress or ignite a new era of inclusive prosperity?

      • Will climate action deepen today’s cost-of-living and housing crises—or become a pathway to affordability?

      • Will jobs in the new economy open doors to a brighter future for families everywhere—or leave too many behind?

       

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