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This policy briefing by the Green Economy Coalition argues that the transition to a green economy must be inclusive to secure the political will and legitimacy necessary for success. It highlights the failures of the conventional economy in excluding marginalized groups and proposes strategies to ensure that the green transition benefits all sectors of society, including small-scale farmers, coal miners, and informal workers.

This policy brief by the Green Economy Coalition argues for the integration of natural capital approaches into national economic strategies to achieve a green economy. It advocates for moving 'beyond GDP' to a 'capitals approach' that recognizes the interdependence of natural, financial, produced, human, and social capital to better inform decision-making and meet international climate and development goals.

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) Enabling Logic Model outlines a strategic framework to enhance global resilience by 2030, focusing on food systems, urbanisation, and the integration of resilience into private and financial sectors.

This briefing note outlines a three-stage guidance process developed by RCS Global and the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining (IGF) to help governments in developing countries manage the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The framework aims to improve miners' quality of life and the sector's contribution to sustainable development while mitigating environmental harm.

This research paper by RMI outlines strategies for integrating energy modeling throughout the four main phases of building design—concept, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation—to move beyond simple code compliance and actively minimize energy use.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) proposes a strategic framework to transition Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) skills toward a green hydrogen economy in South Africa by 2050. Using foresight tools like the Three Horizons framework and scenario planning, the document identifies systemic failures in the current TVET system and outlines a vision for a 'just and inclusive' ecosystem that prioritizes economic wellbeing and ecological resilience over a narrow focus on job placement.

The People-Centered Accelerator is a voluntary partnership led by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) designed to advance gender equality, social inclusion, and women's empowerment within the sustainable energy sector to support the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals.

This fact sheet from Sustainable Energy for All outlines three strategic solutions for sustainable urban mobility and categorizes cities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America into four types based on their specific opportunities for energy and transport interventions.

This research paper examines how private sector banks that have committed to net-zero emissions can transform their client engagement strategies and product offerings to align with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute provides a strategic framework for policymakers to leverage the low-carbon transition through the development of innovation capacity and ecosystems in the low-carbon power sector.

This guide by the World Resources Institute, developed with Johnson Controls, provides urban leaders with a framework and eight specific action categories to increase building efficiency. It outlines the economic, social, and environmental benefits of reducing the energy and resource footprint of the built environment, while offering a strategic approach to overcoming the "efficiency gap" through integrated policy planning and stakeholder engagement.

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 research paper by the World Resources Institute examines how collaborations between U.S. cities and corporations can overcome technical, policy, and market barriers to advance the procurement and deployment of renewable electricity.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute proposes a strategic approach to expanding universal electricity access in developing countries, arguing that simple connectivity does not automatically guarantee development benefits. The authors advocate for a model that matches electricity services to specific development needs through bottom-up demand forecasting, integration with local development projects, and improved governance focusing on affordability and reliability.

The '2050 is Now' consortium issued a joint communiqué in October 2025 urging the global community and the COP30 presidency to prioritize Long-term Low Greenhouse Gas Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS). The document argues that LT-LEDS are essential for aligning short-term Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement and for catalyzing the finance and policy action needed for a just transition to net-zero emissions.

The African Cities Water Adaptation Fund (ACWA Fund), a key instrument of the Urban Water Resilience Initiative led by the World Resources Institute (WRI), aims to finance innovative urban water resilience projects across 100 African cities by 2032. The fund employs a blended finance model—combining grants, concessional loans, equity, and debt—to address a $66 billion infrastructure investment backlog in sub-Saharan Africa. It operates through a three-stage process: developing city-region scale water resilience action plans, preparing and investing in a standardized 'investment menu' of low-cost solutions, and maturing these programs through standardized toolkits and policy reform to enable scaling.

The African Cities Water Adaptation Platform (ACWA Platform) is a pan-African coalition designed to accelerate urban water resilience across Africa. Led by WRI Africa and a diverse group of partners, the platform coordinates research, technical assistance, and advocacy to address projected tripling of water demand by 2050. It operates in tandem with the African Cities Water Adaptation Fund (ACWA Fund), a blended finance instrument providing grants and investments to transform strategic water plans into investment-ready projects.

This fact sheet describes the World Resources Institute's (WRI) approach to decarbonizing the transport sector through an equitable and sustainable transition to electric mobility (e-mobility). It outlines the global climate necessity for zero-emission vehicles, WRI's multidisciplinary strategy to support this transition, and the eight specific focus areas the organization targets to achieve a zero-emission transport sector by 2050.

This report by the World Resources Institute provides a roadmap of recommended actions for various urban actors to achieve more equitable and sustainable cities. It outlines seven cross-sectoral transformations—covering infrastructure, service provision, data, employment, finance, land management, and governance—designed to close the 'urban services divide' and improve the quality of life for vulnerable urban residents, particularly in the global south.

This project document outlines a global initiative titled "Strengthening the Blue Economy: the Economic Case, Science-Informed Policy, and Transparency," executed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The project aims to transition governments and businesses toward a sustainable ocean economy by developing a landmark High Level Panel (HLP) report, producing six thematic "Blue Papers," and creating a beta version of an online monitoring system called "Ocean Watch."