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This working paper examines the integration of ocean-based climate actions within the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of island and coastal countries to assess implementation prospects over a five-year period.

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A statement by World Resources Institute President & CEO Andrew Steer following the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, criticizing the lack of ambition from major economies while highlighting commitments from the private sector, cities, and smaller nations.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute examines the relationship between Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Strategies (LTSs) under the Paris Agreement. It argues that aligning these two planning tools—one focused on short-to-medium term commitments (typically 10-15 years) and the other on mid-century visions (approximately 30 years)—is essential to avoid locking in carbon-intensive infrastructure and to ensure efficient use of government resources.

A statement from the World Resources Institute (WRI) regarding the Trump Administration's decision to revoke California's tailpipe waiver under the Clean Air Act.

This research paper, commissioned by the Global Commission on Adaptation, argues that Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) is a critical mechanism for achieving climate change adaptation by coordinating agriculture, forests, water, biodiversity, and energy sectors. It details the limitations of siloed sectoral approaches and proposes a framework for multi-stakeholder coordination, strategic planning, and integrated investment to build organizational and ecological resilience.

This briefing argues that electric vehicles (EVs) can act as flexible grid resources through controlled charging and energy storage, provided that utilities, corporations, and cities collaborate. It highlights the potential for V1G and V2G technologies to improve grid efficiency and reliability. The document identifies significant barriers to adoption, including regulatory environments that may incentivize building new capacity over managing EV load, high start-up costs for fleet owners, and uncertainties regarding the role of utilities. To overcome these, it suggests performance-based incentives for utilities, new rate designs for customers, and strategic partnerships to share data and infrastructure.

A statement from World Resources Institute President & CEO Dr. Andrew Steer regarding the introduction of two bipartisan carbon pricing bills in the U.S. Congress: the Stemming Warming and Augmenting Pay Act (SWAP Act) and the Raise Wages, Cut Carbon Act (H.R. 3966).

The World Resources Institute argues that a proposed costing approach by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board is unsuitable for climate adaptation because it creates an artificial and impractical distinction between 'adaptation' and 'development' activities.

A statement by David Waskow of the World Resources Institute criticizing the slow progress of UN climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany, and calling for increased ambition and financial support ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute analyzes the 2018 Joint Report on Climate Finance from six major multilateral development banks (MDBs). While total climate finance commitments reached a record $43 billion in 2018, the analysis highlights disparities in bank performance, challenges in mobilizing private investment, and the urgent need for MDBs to align their entire portfolios with the Paris Agreement.

The June 2019 Bonn negotiations aim to build a foundation for higher climate ambition ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit. Key priorities include refining the Paris Rulebook's tools and rules to prevent double-counting of emissions, integrating IPCC science into national commitments (NDCs), and addressing the funding and operational effectiveness of the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund, and the Warsaw International Mechanism for loss and damage.

This fact sheet explains the purpose and function of the Paris Agreement Rulebook, which was agreed upon in December 2018 in Katowice, Poland. The Rulebook provides the operational guidelines and rules necessary to implement the long-term goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement, focusing on how countries develop climate action plans, report progress, and manage climate finance.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines five strategies to reduce the food system's impact on freshwater resources, highlighting the disparity between the water people drink and the water required to produce their food.

This working paper, produced as an input for the G20 Climate and Sustainability Working Group, examines how G20 nations can leverage Long-Term Strategies (LTSs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to meet Paris Agreement goals. It argues that integrating long-term visions with near-term targets drives sustainable economic growth and provides a roadmap to avoid carbon-intensive lock-in. The document provides frameworks for NDC implementation, guidance for updating NDCs by 2020, and strategies for G20 countries to support developing nations in overcoming capacity and financing gaps.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) supported Bogotá, Colombia, and Mérida, Mexico, in translating national energy-efficient building guidelines into mandatory local regulations through the Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) program.

This case study describes the transformation of Eskişehir, Turkey, from a polluted post-industrial city into a sustainable urban model through the Eskişehir Urban Development Project. Initiated by Mayor Yılmaz Büyükerşen following a 1999 earthquake, the project integrated environmental cleanup, transport modernization, and inclusive urban design.

A statement from Dan Lashof, Director of WRI US, regarding the introduction of the Green New Deal resolution by Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ed Markey.

This report by the World Resources Institute argues that securing community land rights is a cost-effective strategy for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and mitigating climate change. It highlights the gap between the amount of land inhabited by indigenous and rural communities and the amount legally recognized by national governments, warning that this insecurity leads to deforestation and poverty. The document advocates for legal reforms, simplified formalization procedures, and a more equitable playing field between communities and corporate interests to protect global carbon sinks and biodiversity.

The World Resources Institute and Fledge's Land Accelerator supports entrepreneurs in restoring degraded land to combat climate change. The 2019 cohort featured 14 businesses from eight African countries, focusing on sustainable products like organic fertilizers, biofuels, and agroforestry. The initiative is grounded in the potential for sustainable land use to generate US$2.3 trillion and 70 million jobs globally by 2030.