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This study examines 24 case studies of assisted natural regeneration (ANR) projects to identify success factors for accelerating global ecosystem restoration, biodiversity, climate action, and rural economic development.

This working paper describes the CollabSolar project, a 2014 pilot initiative by WRI India and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to aggregate rooftop solar demand among six corporate buyers in Bengaluru. The project aimed to reduce transaction costs and achieve economies of scale to make rooftop solar more attractive to developers and financiers.

This report documents three sustainability projects undertaken by the World Resources Institute (WRI) between 2017 and 2018, focusing on waste reduction, bike commuting, and endowment investments, while detailing WRI's broader efforts to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This report by the World Resources Institute and the Laudato Si' Research Institute examines the role of faith communities in socio-environmental disputes across Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. It highlights how these actors use spiritual and symbolic dimensions to defend human rights and territories, often viewing their work as a 'defense of life' rather than formal natural-resource governance. The report emphasizes the critical but under-recognized leadership of women and calls for international organizations and governments to recognize faith communities as essential environmental defenders.

This briefing analyzes 23 subnational case studies from Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America to provide recommendations for developing electric mobility (e-mobility) roadmaps in Vietnamese cities, specifically Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City.

This case study examines the recovery of coral reefs in Costa Rica's Caño Island Biological Reserve and Cocos Island National Park following severe bleaching events caused by El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) warming and phytoplankton blooms.

A study of over 2,000 households in Bangalore, India, found that behaviorally designed household energy reports (HERs) featuring social norm comparisons and savings recommendations led to a 7 percent decrease in average monthly energy consumption over 12 months in 2018.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute introduces a "Framework for Net-Zero Climate Action" designed to help governments increase near-term climate action to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets while ensuring a just transition.

This working paper analyzes the institutional, financial, and human resource capacities of Cameroon, Indonesia, and Peru in developing forest and land-use information systems (FLUIS), identifying key enabling factors and systemic challenges.

This research paper outlines a four-phase framework for developing a national electric mobility roadmap—planning and preparation, visioning, development, and implementation—to assist Vietnam in decarbonizing its transportation sector based on global case studies.

This research paper examines the potential for Indian electricity distribution companies (discoms) to implement green tariffs to attract and retain Commercial and Industrial (C&I) consumers who are increasingly seeking renewable energy (RE) procurement options.

This briefing examines the role of accountability tools in land-use planning and permitting through case studies in Brazil and Indonesia to provide recommendations for the design of national REDD+ programs.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines case studies from Bangladesh, the Philippines (Malabon City), and Colombia (Cartegana) to identify factors that enable the successful integration and implementation of climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction (DRR) in coastal areas.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines the integration, or 'mainstreaming', of climate change adaptation into sectoral development plans and budgets in India. Using case studies from Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the paper identifies key drivers for successful adaptation, such as the role of political and administrative leadership, the importance of programmatic over project-specific funding for sustainability, and the necessity of capacity building and inter-sectoral coordination.

This report introduces a dynamic land-use model methodology developed in 1988 to quantitatively test and compare the carbon-offset and sequestration potentials of various sustainable forestry and land-use projects in developing countries.

This research paper examines how Makueni County, Kenya, can unlock public finance for clean energy by integrating energy planning into development budgets. It identifies systemic barriers—such as siloed departmental planning and coordination gaps between subnational and national governments—that hinder the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure for health, agriculture, and water systems.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute examines how organizations can measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from air travel and implement science-based reduction targets, utilizing case studies from various non-profit and corporate entities.

This briefing describes the Carbon Canopy, a partnership of companies, landowners, and NGOs aimed at increasing the area of sustainably managed certified forests in the southern United States by linking forest certification with carbon offset markets.

This WRI working paper analyzes the 'triple dividend of resilience' (TDR) framework for climate change adaptation investments, arguing that benefits often exceed traditional 'avoided loss' calculations. The paper emphasizes that economic, social, and environmental benefits frequently accrue regardless of whether a disaster occurs, which can improve benefit-cost ratios and facilitate increased financing for adaptation in developing countries.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines how state-level climate policy innovation in the United States can influence federal regulation, a process termed "vertical diffusion." By analyzing thirteen cases of policy diffusion and specific initiatives like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and California vehicle emissions standards, the report identifies key drivers that encourage the federal government to adopt state-led climate policies.