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This research paper outlines how U.S. local governments, such as cities and counties, can engage in wholesale energy markets to remove barriers to renewable energy and achieve decarbonization goals.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute explores alternatives to absolute emission limits for developing countries, proposing greenhouse gas intensity targets as a way to balance common and differentiated responsibilities while decoupling economic growth from emissions.

This research paper examines the drivers for U.S. commercial and industrial customers seeking renewable energy and proposes the use of green tariffs as a mechanism for traditional utilities to compete with third-party providers while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This World Resources Institute (WRI) fact sheet analyzes the potential for Ohio to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its power sector by 2020 using existing state policies and infrastructure opportunities to meet or exceed forthcoming federal EPA standards.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute discusses the role of Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) in mitigating climate change and identifies the primary policy and technical barriers to its deployment.

This testimony by Rob Bradley, Director of the International Climate Policy Initiative at the World Resources Institute, argues that the United States has a critical opportunity to resume international leadership on climate change. Bradley asserts that the global landscape has shifted since the Kyoto Protocol, with major developing nations now proposing their own mitigation plans and the Bali Action Plan providing a framework for inclusive, verifiable commitments from both developed and developing countries. He emphasizes the synergy between climate action and economic growth, highlighting 'green' stimulus packages as a means to create jobs and stimulate recovery following the financial crisis.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute examines the structure and value chains of the global wind power industry, arguing that global integration through cross-border investment and trade can reduce technology costs and foster innovation while maintaining local job creation.

This working paper, produced by the World Resources Institute (WRI) in collaboration with the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), proposes a framework for classifying climate finance to help parties to the UNFCCC understand progress toward the $100 billion climate finance commitment.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes the legitimacy of climate finance institutions, focusing on the redistribution of power, responsibility, and accountability between developed contributor countries and developing recipient countries. It argues that for climate finance to be effective and legitimate, existing institutions must be reformed and new mechanisms created to enhance recipient country ownership and national capacity.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes potential greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions in the United States through 2030 based on existing federal authorities and announced state actions. It concludes that while ambitious use of these tools can lead to significant reductions, they are insufficient to meet the Copenhagen pledge or the IPCC's mid-century targets for limiting global temperature increases.

This report analyzes greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity targets, contrasting them with absolute emissions targets and evaluating their utility as policy instruments for reducing greenhouse gases.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines strategies for Illinois to meet emission standards under the Clean Power Plan (CPP) by leveraging energy efficiency, renewable energy, and operational improvements to power plants.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines seven multilateral climate funds, arguing that the proliferation of these funds has created inefficiencies and overlapping roles. It proposes a two-phased reform strategy: short-term operational changes to improve coordination and specialization, and long-term architectural changes that may include the consolidation or closure of certain funds to better catalyze the trillions of dollars in investment needed for a low-emissions, climate-resilient world.

This working paper examines insurance mechanisms as a tool to improve climate change resilience for poor and vulnerable populations, intended to inform UNFCCC discussions leading up to the December 2009 Conference of Parties in Copenhagen.

This World Resources Institute working paper analyzes the 2011 Indonesian moratorium on new licenses in primary natural forests and peat lands, concluding that the policy in its current state is insufficient to meet national greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

This research paper, produced by the World Resources Institute and UNDP for the G20 Climate and Sustainability Working Group, argues that Long-Term Strategies (LTSs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are synergistic tools essential for achieving Paris Agreement goals and fostering sustainable economic growth within G20 nations.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines the Bali Action Plan (BAP) and the necessity of a robust measurable, reportable, and verifiable (MRV) framework to facilitate a post-2012 global climate agreement.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute argues that reducing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) is critical for meeting the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals, noting that such actions were underrepresented in initial Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

This working paper analyzes the investment environment for solar photovoltaic (PV) in the U.S. commercial sector, identifying economic and regulatory barriers that hinder widespread adoption despite the sector's significant electricity consumption and available roof space.

This research paper analyzes how Indonesia can reconcile an 8% annual GDP growth target by 2029 with its net zero emission commitments. Using simulations based on the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) for the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), the paper argues that early investment in clean energy is essential for securing high economic growth while reducing fossil fuel dependence.