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This policy brief examines the calculation and application of the social cost of carbon (SCC) within the U.S. federal government's regulatory process, highlighting the role of economic assumptions and the impact of different SCC values on the stringency of climate regulations.

This policy note from the World Resources Institute outlines strategies to combat the global crisis of nutrient pollution and eutrophication, emphasizing a combination of research, public awareness, regulation, economic incentives, and institutional coordination.

The Aqueduct Floods Cost-Benefit Analyzer is a tool developed by the World Resources Institute to assess the economic feasibility of investing in flood protection infrastructure, specifically dikes and levees, to protect urban areas from riverine floods.

This technical note describes the structure, content, and methodology of the procurement guidance section on the American Cities Climate Challenge: Renewables Accelerator website, a resource created by the World Resources Institute and Rocky Mountain Institute to assist cities in procuring renewable electricity.

This working paper analyzes the experiences of residential consumers installing rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across five Indian cities, identifying key information, financial, and institutional barriers that hinder the adoption of solar energy in the residential sector.

This technical note describes the data and methodology for the Climate Finance Requirements Tracker, a tool developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) to monitor climate finance needs as stated in countries' nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

This report by the World Resources Institute examines Concentrating Solar Thermal power (CST) as a large-scale, zero-carbon alternative to coal-fired power generation. It highlights the role of thermal storage in providing baseload power and discusses the policy and economic barriers—such as high upfront capital costs and the need for carbon pricing—that must be addressed to accelerate global deployment, particularly in rapidly developing economies.

A case study by EMBARQ/WRI and local partners analyzing the impact of different transport master plan scenarios on air pollutants and CO2 emissions in Hanoi, Vietnam.

This research paper analyzes three grid-connected agricultural solar photovoltaic schemes in Gujarat, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh to provide implementation recommendations for Tamil Nadu's adoption of Component C of the PM KUSUM scheme.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute (WRI) analyzes the resource allocation approaches of 15 climate, environment, and development funds to provide design recommendations for the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) allocation system.

This working paper examines how Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) used by electric utilities influence the integration of solar energy and the ability of large-scale customers, such as corporations and local governments, to meet their clean energy targets.

This research paper examines the challenges commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers face when procuring renewable energy (RE) and evaluates the acceptability of Green Tariffs (GTs) in India. Based on data from 101 corporate and 185 SME consumers across five states, the study finds a strong preference for on-site solutions and significant barriers to GT adoption, including low awareness and a lack of willingness to pay premiums.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute describes a methodology for ranking 180 countries and 200 major river basins based on their exposure to water-related risks, using weighted aggregations of localized data from the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas.

This working paper, the first in a series leading to the World Resources Report 2013-14, outlines the challenge of feeding a projected global population of over 9 billion people by 2050 while promoting economic development and reducing environmental pressure.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines the relationship between water security and global security threats, including conflict, migration, and food insecurity. It identifies the drivers of water risk, classifies the pathways through which these risks manifest, and proposes a variety of multifaceted strategies to mitigate these threats.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute examines local finance structures in Nepal, the Philippines, Uganda, and Zambia, focusing on the challenges and best practices for channeling climate adaptation funding to vulnerable communities.

This paper explores the difficulties of delivering adaptation finance to the most vulnerable people and introduces a framework to assess delivery. It highlights that while international climate finance to developing countries increased between 2008 and 2012 to meet UNFCCC commitments, and developing governments have increased their own spending, questions remain regarding how this money is used and if it reaches the local level. The Adaptation Finance Accountability Initiative (AFAI) addresses these questions by analyzing finance flows in Nepal, the Philippines, Uganda, and Zambia.

This research paper quantifies the impact of science-based targets (SBTs) from 22 Indian companies on India's 2030 NDC goals. It finds that these targets could reduce national GHG emissions by 0.51% to 0.62% and industry sector emissions by 1.89% to 2.4% by 2030, while slowing the companies' annual emissions growth from 3.89% to 3.07%.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute examines the liability and financial responsibility frameworks applicable to carbon dioxide capture and geological sequestration (CCS), specifically focusing on deep saline formations and depleted oil and gas fields.

This research paper examines the legal and financial barriers host countries in Asia face when attempting the early decommissioning of foreign-invested, unabated coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) to meet climate targets.