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This research paper by the World Resources Institute, the International Trade Union Confederation, and New Climate Economy compares the job creation potential of green investments versus unsustainable investments, finding that climate-friendly investments generally create more jobs per US$1 million.

This fact sheet describes the methodology and assumptions used to estimate the average annual greenhouse gas (GHG) decarbonization rates from 2020 to 2030 for Canada, the EU-28, Japan, and the United States, based on their pre-2020 pledges and Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs).

The World Resources Institute (WRI) proposes a standardized life cycle framework for shale gas to address inconsistencies in environmental impact assessments, spanning from exploration and production to use and site remediation.

This research paper compares the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of dairy production in 13 countries and pork production in 10 countries, utilizing carbon opportunity costs to account for land-use emissions.

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 working paper compares deforestation estimates from 33 national and subnational forest reference emission level (FREL) submissions to the UNFCCC against the Global Forest Change (GFC) tree cover loss data from Hansen et al. (2013). It evaluates the accuracy, cost, and consistency of global monitoring approaches versus national systems to assist climate policymakers in REDD+ countries.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines dietary trends in China and proposes a behavioral science framework to increase adoption of the 2022 Chinese Dietary Guidelines to improve health, food security, and environmental sustainability.

This research paper benchmarks Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in China against international standards using 30 of 38 BRT indicators. Based on data from 59 cities across 21 countries, the paper identifies 11 design areas where Chinese systems underperform and provides recommendations to help China reach its national goal of 5,000 kilometers of BRT by 2020.

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 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 research paper by the World Resources Institute analyzes the adaptation components of updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from the 2020-2021 submission cycle across 86 countries. It compares these updated submissions to the first round of NDCs using a qualitative assessment framework to evaluate adaptation ambition, ownership, and implementation readiness.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines how lessons from weapons of mass destruction control and multinational economic arrangements can be applied to international climate cooperation to achieve a near-zero-carbon economy by 2050.

This research paper provides an updated view of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2005, specifically focusing on the revised contribution of land-use change to total emissions based on updated data and methodologies.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute compares renewable energy policies and progress across China, Germany, India, Japan, and the United States, highlighting the correlation between policy predictability and industry growth.

This WRI working paper provides a comprehensive analysis of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the year 2005, comparing them to data from 2000. It details the distribution of emissions by gas type and economic sector, highlighting the growth of emissions in developing countries and the impact of revised methodologies on land-use change estimates.

This fact sheet by WWF South Africa examines water crises in several global cities to provide insights for Cape Town. It details the causes of water stress—ranging from lack of planning and infrastructure decay to climate-driven droughts—and evaluates the effectiveness of short-term responses versus long-term resilience strategies like demand management and supply diversification.

This report provides a comparative analysis of environmental legislation across the EU, UK, US, Canada, and New Zealand, focusing on the scope of environmental laws, the explicit mention of climate change, and the mechanisms for impact assessments.

This appendix from the IPCC Working Group III report provides a detailed technical summary of various Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) methods, comparing their technology readiness levels (TRL), costs, mitigation potentials, and associated risks and co-benefits.