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This WRI working paper analyzes the 'triple dividend of resilience' (TDR) framework for climate change adaptation investments, arguing that benefits often exceed traditional 'avoided loss' calculations. The paper emphasizes that economic, social, and environmental benefits frequently accrue regardless of whether a disaster occurs, which can improve benefit-cost ratios and facilitate increased financing for adaptation in developing countries.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute identifies barriers to the use of climate adaptation information in South Asia and served as the background document for a regional workshop aimed at improving information systems and investments.

This document is a Form 990 'Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax' for the World Resources Institute (WRI) for the 2001 calendar year (ending September 30, 2002). It details the organization's financial status, governance structure, and program accomplishments as an environmental think tank.

This briefing outlines the World Resources Institute's (WRI) Water Program in Ethiopia, which focuses on managing water risks, promoting nature-based solutions for watershed health, and increasing urban water resilience to support the country's development goals.

This research paper examines climate change vulnerability and adaptation in Sudan, highlighting the critical dependence of food security on erratic rainfall. It predicts significant declines in millet and sorghum yields in the Kordofan Region by 2060 and warns of increased malaria risks and water crises. The authors argue that while the Environmental Protection Act of 2001 and the National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA) provide frameworks, effective adaptation requires moving away from top-down, sectorial planning toward integrated national planning, land tenure reform, and the establishment of a national early warning system.

This research paper by Dr. Paul B. Siegel proposes a "no-regrets" approach to climate change adaptation by integrating disaster risk management (DRM), climate change adaptation (CCA), and social protection (SP) through spatially enabled governance. The author argues that development agencies should support the creation of adaptive social protection systems that are globally guaranteed, nationally managed, and locally administered, utilizing GIS and spatial data infrastructure to build resilience among the poor and vulnerable.

This case study examines the Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) in Bangladesh, focusing on Phase I (2004–2009). The programme represents a strategic shift from a reactive relief-based approach to a proactive risk-reduction culture. It details the institutional frameworks, specific tools developed for climate and disaster risk management, and the transition into Phase II (2010–2014) to mainstream these practices across thirteen government ministries.

This fact sheet describes the Northern Drakensberg Collaborative (NDC), a multistakeholder partnership formalised in May 2023 to improve the stewardship of water and natural resources in the Northern Drakensberg Strategic Water Source Area. The NDC focuses on addressing water insecurity, unequal water access, food security, and climate change resilience in a region critical for water supply to multiple South African provinces.