How much of a problem are unsustainable diets for the climate?🌎🥗

'Massive. The type of food people eat is the biggest cause of climate change related to diet.' -Sophie Attwood, Senior Behavioral Scientist, WRI newscientist.com/article/mg2623…

⚡ BREAKING: Today, U.S. EPA announced announced funding to bring approximately 3,100 more electric school buses to students nationwide! electricschoolbusinitiative.org/statement-appr…

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the #SUNCASA project with IISD & World Resources Inst! Over the next 3 years, we’ll be working with three African cities to catalyze #NatureBasedSolutions that put women at the heart of climate adaptation! 💪🌱wri.org/news/release-c…

Meet Vinicius Silgueiro! 👋

As part of our #GFW10 Voices of Global Forest Watch series, Vinicius shares how Instituto Centro de Vida integrated technology into environmental conservation efforts across Mato Grosso, Brazil.

🎥 Watch the full interview: gfw.global/3WZbd8j

We're #Hiring !💼📣

WRI’s Global Climate, Economics and Finance (CEF) team is looking for a Communications Manager to support our work in climate-resilient, nature-positive and low-carbon development pathways.

Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3VeJ3F6

The power sector currently accounts for a quarter of #GHG emissions in the United States and emits other forms of #AirPollution which disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities.

Here are four things to know about the new rules▶️ bit.ly/3Iha2bS

📌NEW fund from Global Partnership for Social Accountability led by World Resources Inst w/Huairou Commission and SouthSouthNorth aims to empower communities on the frontlines of the #climatecrisis in #Bangladesh , #Brazil , #Cameroon , #Mexico and #Senegal

🗓️Applications are open until June 14!
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Like nature itself, a good Nature-based Solution needs to be adaptable to local conditions. #GenerationRestoration farmers in Mexico have teamed up with CONAFOR to protect 10,000 hectares of forests (and counting).

Watch how it’s done: bit.ly/4d2C5d4

It’s not too late to course correct🗳️

2024 — a year where countries representing more than 1/2 the global population will hold elections — leaders must make bold choices that benefit not just the climate, but people and nature, too.

📽️ #StoriesToWatch 👉 bit.ly/3WYpKB9

The Executive Director of WRI Brasil comments on the recent flooding and human tragedy in #Brazil .

She further shares how these implications of climate change go far beyond the country.

Read the commentary▶️ bit.ly/3JYOtNK

For Linus, the African Energy Transition is about building Africa's clean energy future. Join the #AfricanEnergyDialogues as we bring together voices from the continent to help African countries chart their own path to a sustainable energy future.

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Here are 5 reasons cities should include trees in climate action 👇🌳

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via World Resources Inst

The concept of aquaculture-photovoltaic integration is a form of what’s known as agrivoltaics, which typically integrates traditional agricultural practices such as crop cultivation livestock farming and fisheries with solar PV installations☀️🐄🌽👉 bit.ly/3yzDSGR

To ensure vulnerable developing countries’ needs are met at #COP29 , #ACT2025 presents its newly released a 4-pillar plan for success:

💰 Finance
📋 Mitigation
🌊 Loss & Damage
🌾 Adaptation

Learn more: bit.ly/4bCn6VF

In the latest CanAIRy Learn: Tech Talk, Christine Muthee, Air Quality Consultant at WRI discussed the importance of providing forecasts to African cities, the challenges of operating AQ monitors & the reliability of the CanAIRy Alert tool.

Watch Now▶️ bit.ly/3KfK6y5

#Wildfires threaten water security🌳🔥💧

After a wildfire there are fewer #trees to intercept water runoff from storms, & soil becomes unstable and more prone to erosion. When it rains, more sediment, ash & pollutants end up flowing into lakes, rivers & reservoirs.

5 Ways

The concept of aquaculture-photovoltaic integration is a form of what’s known as agrivoltaics, which typically integrates traditional agricultural practices such as crop cultivation livestock farming and fisheries with solar PV installations☀️🐄🌽👉 bit.ly/3yzDSGR

What is #GHGaccounting ? How did corporate GHG accounting and emissions disclosures begin?🤔

Kyla Aiuto, Scope 2 Manager of GHG Protocol, answers this and more questions about this rapidly evolving field.

Dive in deeper👉 bit.ly/4a0lq7o

#ForestFires are becoming more widespread, burning nearly twice as much tree cover today as they did 20 years ago🌳🔥

Learn More👉 wri.org/insights/globa…

Why are traceability and transparency in #supplychains so challenging?

For companies to know whether they are contributing to #deforestation , they need to be able to link a commodity or product with information about its origins.

Learn more▶️ bit.ly/3To7yOU