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An open letter from over 30 environmental organizations to the U.S. Senate opposes legislation that would allow gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol (E15) to be sold year-round, arguing it would increase costs for consumers and harm the climate.

A World Resources Institute (WRI) study analyzes the barriers to implementing National Adaptation Plans at the local level in Brazil, India, and Indonesia. The report identifies fragmented governance, uneven technical capacity, and limited access to finance and localized data as primary obstacles. It argues that effective adaptation requires 'vertical integration,' where national resources support local implementation and local priorities inform national decision-making.

This research paper analyzes the economic and environmental potential of producing sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) using corn stover and e-fuels in the U.S. Corn Belt, contrasting these with conventional food crop-based biofuels.

The World Resources Institute has released Version 1.0 of the Carbon Opportunity Cost Calculation Tool, a Microsoft Excel-based resource designed to help companies and entities calculate land occupation (LO) and carbon opportunity cost (COC) for agricultural products.

A statement from the World Resources Institute honoring the life and career of Rafe Pomerance, a climate action pioneer who influenced policy and public awareness over five decades.

This exploratory analysis by the World Resources Institute estimates that investing in climate services for health (CSfH) yields economic returns between US$3.60 and $68.40 per dollar invested. Despite modest funding requirements—estimated at $12–$18 million annually for a median-sized developing country—these tools remain underfunded and underused, with only 23% of surveyed WMO Member States integrating meteorological data into health surveillance.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute examines the capacity of various forest types to withstand and recover from wildfires, noting that while some ecosystems are fire-adapted, increasing fire frequency and intensity driven by climate change are undermining this resilience. The document details the drivers of vulnerability, the environmental and economic impacts of recent record-breaking fires, and strategies for strengthening forest resilience through protection, restoration, and the support of Indigenous land rights.

The US electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a slowdown in momentum due to federal policy shifts, including the expiration of purchase tax credits and the repeal of tailpipe emission limits. While EV sales fell 4% in 2025, charging infrastructure continues to expand through private investment. Automakers are pivoting away from all-electric targets toward a mix of hybrids and affordable models, while manufacturing investments in the Midwest and South have seen significant cancellations.

This case study describes how the Move As One Coalition, an alliance of 142 civil society organizations and over 77,000 individuals, successfully advocated for a shift from car-centric to people-centered transportation policy in Manila and across the Philippines. By utilizing data and research, the coalition influenced significant funding redirections to improve public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, and worker conditions.

WRI Brasil supported Rio de Janeiro in securing a $135.2 million World Bank loan to improve road safety around public schools and expand sustainable mobility infrastructure.

A case study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) detailing a project in Shanxi, China, that transitioned displaced coal workers into the tourism sector, creating over 1,000 jobs and integrating 'just transition' principles into provincial government planning.

A case study by the World Resources Institute detailing how the Cities4Forests initiative and its partners mobilized $115 million to restore 320,000 acres of forests and watersheds across 15 US states to mitigate wildfire risks and secure water supplies.

WRI India co-designed and piloted a Climate Resilient Village model in Tamil Nadu, India, implementing adaptation solutions across 11 districts to benefit nearly 2.7 million people.

A case study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) detailing the development and impact of Beijing's 'Mobility-as-a-Service' (MaaS) digital platform, which integratesC integratesCSSS integrates public transit and shared mobility to reduce carbon emissions.

A case study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) detailing a pilot project in Berbere, Ethiopia, where solar-powered irrigation pumps replaced costly and unreliable petrol pumps, significantly increasing farmer incomes and crop yields.

The High Seas Treaty, formally the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ agreement), enters into force on January 17, 2026. The treaty establishes a legal framework to protect biodiversity and manage natural resources in the 'high seas'—ocean areas outside any single country's jurisdiction, which cover approximately half of the planet's surface.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines financing models for the electrification of health facilities in India and Kenya using decentralized renewable energy (DRE), specifically solar photovoltaics and battery storage. It analyzes three primary models—asset ownership, lease-to-own, and energy-as-a-service—highlighting the need to shift from a reliance on upfront grants toward innovative, shared-risk financing to ensure long-term operational sustainability and maintenance.

This technical note provides guidance and tools, including the Coolfood Calculator, for members of the World Resources Institute's Coolfood Pledge to set and track greenhouse gas emissions targets and dietary shifts toward plant-rich meals.

A joint statement from eight non-governmental organizations expressing support for the Geothermal Sustainable Development Pact and its associated Principles for Responsible Geothermal Development to guide the deployment of next-generation geothermal technologies.

COP30 in Belém, Brazil, achieved agreements to triple adaptation finance and initiate UNFCCC trade dialogues, while launching the Tropical Forest Forever Facility. However, it failed to formally agree on roadmaps for transitioning away from fossil fuels and halting deforestation, though the Brazilian Presidency initiated these roadmaps independently. The summit was marked by significant side-action, including commitments from 14,000 local governments and $150 billion in utility pledges for grids and storage.