At #COP29, will the world prioritize the needs of the 3.6 billion people living in climate-vulnerable countries? ACT2025’s new Call to Action lays out what’s at stake and what’s needed for getting the world on track towards a climate-resilient future: bit.ly/4bCn6VF

Cities are where it happens. In this cycle of the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities, we looked for bold, innovative, climate-ready solutions. Five projects rose to the top. Meet our exceptional finalists 🔽

Happy #BiodiversityDay! Biodiversity makes our ecosystems more resilient. Yet, more than 1 million species are on the brink of extinction. The Global Biodiversity Framework is the plan to protect nature at the speed and scale necessary, and why we all must be #PartOfThePlan.

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay!🌍 Today, people across the globe are raising awareness to the importance of protecting and restoring our ecosystems. Join World Resources Institute to celebrate the thousands of community groups who make up #GenerationRestoration: bit.ly/3mD1xAo

Global consumption has more than tripled since 1970— far outpacing Earth’s ability to provide resources for future generations. #SystemsChangeLab shows how shifting to a circular economy can reduce our global material footprint by more than half by 2050: bit.ly/3TGdu4Q

W A S H I N G T O N Wonderful to be with colleagues World Resources Institute talking about country transitions and the power of economics, finance and governance to support a better future for people, nature and climate (3-7 Jun)

Traffic collisions cause 1.2 million deaths and injure nearly 50 million people yearly. On Wednesday, the first Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards for Excellence in Road Safety acknowledged the critical work of cities and countries working to address this harm.

Cities are where it happens. In this cycle of the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities, we looked for bold, innovative, climate-ready solutions. Five projects rose to the top. Meet our exceptional finalists: bit.ly/4b1EDX4

It is with great sadness that World Resources Institute has received news of the passing of a true leader in climate science and advocacy, Dr. George Woodwell. Among his many accomplishments, WRI is proud to have him as a founding member of our organization. Dr. Woodwell

Encouraging news for youth climate champions in Hawaii! Yesterday's agreement sets a 2045 deadline for the state's transport department to fully decarbonize and achieve zero emissions. This is a step forward for people, climate and nature: reut.rs/3XvH9RJ

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 #SmallGrantsFund recipients! These forest champions are the backbone of forest conservation and management, and customizing #GFW tools to meet their region-specific needs. Read more about the 11 grantees ➡️ gfw.global/3KQ9smx

With 2.5 billion more people expected to live in cities and urban areas around the world by 2050, it has never been more important to consider how we sustainably and equitably design our growing cities. Learn more at #SystemsChangeLab bit.ly/3xBhywj

A new global deal for climate and development finance ~ negotiated through the G20 and UN ~ to modernise an outdated model of voluntary development aid... Please take a look at my opinion piece (5min read) climatechangenews.com/2024/07/18/the…

Today’s the day! 📆 We’re thrilled to be co-hosting our #RoadmapTo100 Summit with Bezos Earth Fund in Baltimore, where Ani Dasgupta, Andrew Steer, MEA Communications, U.S. EPA and more are gathering to chart a clear path to a #CleanRide4Kids in every community.

Forest fires are getting worse, and climate change is a major driver. Wildfires in Canada last year accounted for 1/4 of all tree cover loss globally, releasing 4x more carbon than global aviation. See new analysis of the impacts from Global Forest Watch: bit.ly/4cgEdx6

Over two decades of data confirm that forest fires are becoming more widespread. This increase in fire activity has been starkly visible in recent years, with record-setting forest fires becoming the norm. Learn more from Global Forest Watch: gfw.global/3SG6FjV

This World Water Week, it's time to give one of the most pressing challenges facing us the attention it deserves. 25 countries—home to a quarter of the world’s population—are currently exposed to extremely high water stress annually: bit.ly/3KHo0F8

“The Navigator caters to one very important thing: that every country's path is different." Listen to Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO World Resources Institute, as he highlights how the NDC 3.0 Navigator helps countries develop nationally relevant #NDCs.

If trees fall in a forest, what will it do to our food, water, climate, and economies? Check out the latest video from RE:TV, featuring our experts from @cities4forests and Global Forest Watch, to find out 🔽

There is a direct connection between cleaner air and a stable climate. Investing in the right solutions can bring a safer, healthier future and bolster economies across the world. Join World Resources Institute and our partners as we make the case for #CleanAirNow: bit.ly/3WAMIfB