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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 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 proposes a three-step policy roadmap for establishing an energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting scheme for enterprises in China's Guangdong Province to support government decision-making on low-carbon development and energy management.

This testimony by Sarah Forbes of the World Resources Institute (WRI) to the U.S. House of Representatives emphasizes the urgent need for a global network of carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstrations to mitigate climate change, specifically highlighting the necessity of collaboration with China and the establishment of international funding and regulatory frameworks.

This report from the World Resources Institute examines the potential of improved water management in rice production to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve water. It identifies specific techniques to reduce flooding, analyzes barriers to adoption across several countries, and provides recommendations for research and policy reform to scale these practices.

This testimony provided to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services by the World Resources Institute (WRI) evaluates a proposed $2 billion U.S. appropriation over five years for a World Bank-administered Clean Technology Fund (CTF). The WRI argues that while the funding is a significant step toward U.S. leadership in climate change, it is small compared to the trillions needed globally. The document outlines three primary guidelines for the CTF: prioritizing transformative zero-carbon technologies over marginally cleaner fossil fuels, leveraging the fund to reform the core energy portfolios of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), and adhering to the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) regarding transparency, inclusivity, and additional funding.

This issue brief analyzes the governance of India's appliance efficiency standards and labeling (S&L) program, managed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). It identifies gaps in the program's effectiveness since its 2006 inception and proposes improvements in transparency, accountability, stakeholder participation, and institutional capacity to better mitigate growing residential electricity demand.

This document is a testimony provided by Dr. Jonathan Pershing, Director of the Climate, Energy and Pollution Program at the World Resources Institute, to the Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe. Pershing argues for an integrated policy framework that addresses the intersection of energy security and climate change, asserting that while some energy solutions create trade-offs, others—such as energy efficiency and renewables—provide mutual benefits for both security and the environment.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute and the Beijing Transportation Institute examines Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and Congestion Charging (CC) practices in London, Singapore, and Stockholm to provide recommendations for Chinese cities seeking to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

This research paper, part of the World Resources Report 2013-14 series, analyzes the economic and environmental impacts of global food loss and waste and proposes that halving these losses by 2050 could significantly bridge the gap in future global food requirements.

This WRI and WCCI working paper identifies seven enabling factors to integrate gender equity into locally led adaptation (LLA) processes, specifically within Africa's agricultural sector. It argues for a shift toward gender-transformative activities that challenge harmful social norms and power dynamics to ensure long-term climate resilience and gender equality.

This case study by the World Resources Institute examines climate change threats to coffee farming in Costa Rica, focusing on the Coto Brus region. It identifies a critical gap between the awareness of sustainable practices and the implementation of long-term transformative adaptation, recommending a shift from incremental adjustments to systemic changes to ensure the sector's viability by 2050.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines the economic and structural challenges of transitioning to green hydrogen-based fertilizer production in Kenya, highlighting the current cost gap compared to conventional alternatives.

This working paper evaluates the first five years (Phase I, 2011–2015) of the Advanced Coal Technology Consortium (ACTC) under the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC). The ACTC focuses on advancing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and coal utilization. While the collaboration has fostered mutual trust between the United States and China, the paper identifies administrative, organizational, and technical barriers to effective joint research, development, and demonstration (RD&D).

This policy brief by the World Resources Institute argues that effective climate adaptation for the rural poor requires an 'enabling environment' characterized by fair governance and secure rights to resources. It posits that governance failures and lack of resource rights are often more significant drivers of vulnerability than climate change itself, and proposes specific national and local investment priorities to build resilience through natural resource management.

This report examines the current state of electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, focusing on commercially available options in India, ongoing research into alternative technologies, and strategies to improve collaboration between industry and academia within India.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute outlines policy recommendations for the United States to maintain its leadership in the development and deployment of carbon dioxide removal technologies to complement emissions reductions.

This document presents the perspectives of the ACT 2015 consortium on how the 2015 Paris international climate agreement can facilitate a transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

This expert note from the World Resources Institute provides recommendations for the 2025 Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue to increase climate ambition and commitments leading up to COP30.