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This report by the World Resources Institute provides an overview of the federal policy landscape in the United States regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation, evaluating existing measures against the goal of a 17 percent emission reduction by 2020 compared to 2005 levels.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute uses a national agro-environmental production model to analyze the environmental and economic consequences of creating a market for corn stover to support the ethanol industry. The study warns that harvesting agricultural residues for feedstock can increase soil erosion and greenhouse gas emissions, challenging the sustainability of harvest levels suggested in some government reports.

This report by the World Resources Institute provides a primer for governments on raising and aligning funds to implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to meet Paris Agreement goals. It outlines a three-stage process consisting of planning (creating a financing strategy), implementation (using financial, fiscal, and policy instruments), and monitoring (tracking financial flows).

The World Resources 1990-91 report provides economic, population, and natural resource data for 146 countries, featuring a specific focus on global climate change and environmental issues in Latin America.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute updates a May 2012 working paper regarding the United States' contribution to Fast-Start Finance (FSF) between 2010 and 2012, analyzing the financial instruments used and the balance between adaptation and mitigation objectives.

A World Resources Institute (WRI) fact sheet analyzing how Minnesota can utilize existing policies and infrastructure to reduce power plant CO2 emissions by 2020 to meet or exceed potential EPA standards.

This report by the World Resources Institute evaluates Australia's policy framework for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, focusing on the Clean Energy Future package and its ability to meet international commitments by 2020.

This working paper reviews 100 national policies, programs, and regulations in Kenya, Uganda, and India to evaluate how electricity infrastructure is integrated into agrifood systems to support mechanization, water access, and postharvest processing.

This research paper analyzes trade, human rights, and environmental regimes, including the Montreal Protocol, to identify lessons on equity that can inform the 2015 international climate agreement under the UNFCCC. It argues that equity is essential for achieving consensus and should be addressed through both the differentiation of commitments and the design of supporting institutions and procedures.

This report analyzes the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) NOx Budget Program to provide recommendations for U.S. states designing market-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trading systems.

A World Resources Institute (WRI) technical note analyzing the clean energy trajectories of major greenhouse gas emitters and the contents of intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) submitted to the United Nations.

This report by the World Resources Institute reviews loans provided by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to developing countries for electricity policy between 2006 and 2008. It evaluates how these investments align with a framework for sustainable, low-carbon energy development, focusing on policy, regulation, and institutional capacity.

This Expert Note by the World Resources Institute analyzes the enabling conditions required for countries to implement ocean-based climate actions within their nationally determined contributions (NDCs), based on trends in updated NDCs and 358 implementation support requests from 59 countries submitted via the NDC Partnership between 2017 and 2026.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines the policy landscape for greenhouse gas mitigation in the United Kingdom, focusing on the legal framework established by the Climate Change Act 2008 and the trajectory of carbon budgets.

This research paper examines the governance and institutional arrangements necessary to support long-term, low-emissions development strategies (LTSs) to bridge the gap between current decisions and long-term climate goals.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute provides an overview of Brazil's greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation plans within the agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) sector, which is the country's largest source of GHG emissions. It evaluates the status of key initiatives—including the PPCDAm, PPCerrado, and the ABC Plan—and identifies systemic barriers to their effective implementation.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute examines how varying international climate policies and the imposition of costs on greenhouse gas emissions affect trade competitiveness, specifically focusing on the risks of industry relocation and emissions leakage.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines the growth of renewable energy and the resulting technical, institutional, and economic challenges facing decision-makers in developing countries as they transition to a future electricity grid.

This briefing paper by the World Resources Institute examines the history, current trends, and future goals of energy efficiency in the United States and China. It details bilateral cooperation frameworks established since the 1990s, analyzes the drivers of energy intensity declines in both nations, and outlines specific national targets for buildings, industry, and transportation to reach mid-century net-zero or carbon neutrality goals.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute provides a detailed status report on the climate policies, energy trends, and international cooperation of China and the United States as of early 2024. It outlines China's progress toward its 2030 and 2060 goals, the United States' implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the diplomatic efforts to maintain bilateral climate cooperation despite broader geopolitical tensions.