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This research paper by the World Resources Institute evaluates the transparency of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets in the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) of eight major emitting economies. Using the 'Open Book' framework, the paper identifies transparency gaps that hinder the assessment of national and global ambition, particularly regarding land-sector accounting and market mechanisms. It provides estimated emissions trajectories through 2030 to quantify uncertainties resulting from these gaps and offers recommendations for governments and UNFCCC negotiators to improve reporting clarity.

This report finds that the United States cannot rely on technology alone to meet GHG emissions and oil consumption targets; it must also reduce per capita vehicle miles traveled (VMT), which are projected to increase by 40% by 2050 under business-as-usual scenarios. The report advocates for a shift in federal transportation policy toward performance-based funding and increased investment in strategies that provide alternatives to driving to eliminate oil imports by 2030.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines the role of energy efficiency in the economic and environmental performance of pulp and paper mills in the U.S. Midwest, analyzing facility-level data to identify cost-effective energy and emissions reductions.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines how state-level climate policy innovation in the United States can influence federal regulation, a process termed "vertical diffusion." By analyzing thirteen cases of policy diffusion and specific initiatives like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and California vehicle emissions standards, the report identifies key drivers that encourage the federal government to adopt state-led climate policies.

This fact sheet assesses potential greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions resulting from the Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft (WM-DD) released on March 31, 2009, across three different scenarios ranging from basic pollution caps to the inclusion of all complementary requirements and additional potential reductions.

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.

A policy brief by the World Resources Institute arguing that the United States should shift its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) strategy away from food and feed crops to avoid increasing food prices and environmental degradation, focusing instead on waste biomass, captured carbon, and clean hydrogen.

This World Resources Institute fact sheet explains the mechanics of carbon taxes, comparing them to cap-and-trade programs and discussing their economic impacts, implementation in various countries, and political status in the United States.

This research paper discusses the rapid growth of the biofuels industry and the resulting debate over whether these fuels drive tropical deforestation, particularly as the aviation and maritime sectors seek to meet carbon reduction targets.

This briefing introduces forest carbon offsets in the southern United States, explaining the process of carbon sequestration, the types of offset projects available, and the quality criteria required for market credibility. It notes that while offset income may not currently outcompete real estate development, it can help cover incremental costs of forest sustainability.

This research paper argues for the necessity of Indonesia developing a long-term strategy (LTS) for climate action to secure economic growth and mitigate risks beyond 2030, suggesting that the existing low-carbon development initiative (LCDI) could serve as a foundation.

This document is a Form 990 'Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax' for the World Resources Institute (WRI) for the tax year beginning October 1, 2000, and ending September 30, 2001. It provides a detailed financial accounting of the organization's revenues, expenses, net assets, and program activities, as well as information on its governance and compensation of key employees.

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 document is a Form 990 'Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax' for the World Resources Institute (WRI) for the tax year beginning October 1, 2002, and ending September 30, 2003. It details the organization's financial status, including total revenue of $47,908,366 and total expenses of $49,691,442, as well as its programmatic goals and expenditures across various environmental initiatives.

This document is the 2003 IRS Form 990 return for the World Resources Institute (WRI), a 501(c)(3) environmental think tank. It details the organization's financial status, governance, and program activities for the tax year beginning October 1, 2003, and ending September 30, 2004.

This document is the 2004 IRS Form 990 tax return for the World Resources Institute (WRI), an environmental think tank. It details the organization's financial status, including total revenue of $18,646,375 and total expenses of $20,108,387 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. The return outlines WRI's program service accomplishments across eight thematic areas, its governance structure, and its asset holdings, including $39,503,429 in securities.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute explains the purpose and function of the Paris Rulebook, which consists of implementation guidelines designed to operationalize the Paris Agreement. It details how the Rulebook establishes a cycle of planning, implementing, and reviewing national climate actions to achieve global temperature and resilience goals.

This document is the IRS Form 990 return for the World Resources Institute (WRI) for the tax year beginning October 1, 2006, and ending September 30, 2007. It details the organization's financial status, including total revenue of $27,179,487 and total expenses of $23,176,502, as well as its program service accomplishments across seven thematic areas focused on environmental protection and sustainable development.

This document is the 2011 IRS Form 990 tax return for the World Resources Institute (WRI), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It details the organization's financial activities, governance, and program accomplishments for the tax year ending September 30, 2012.

This document is a quotesheet from the World Resources Institute featuring testimonials from corporate executives and sustainability directors regarding the launch of the GHG Protocol Product Standard and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.