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This World Resources Institute working paper analyzes four scenarios to determine how developed countries can meet the 2009 Copenhagen commitment to mobilize $100 billion annually by 2020 for climate action in developing countries. The analysis projects that reaching the target will likely require a combination of public finance sources and leveraged private sector investment, while noting a persistent imbalance where mitigation finance far outweighs adaptation finance.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines the expected components and critical evaluation criteria for the United States' Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to be submitted to the United Nations in March 2015, ahead of the Paris climate agreement in December 2015.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) produced this draft list to provide detailed guidance on the types of upfront information Parties may include when submitting their intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) to enhance transparency, as referenced in paragraph 14 of the Lima Call for Climate Action.

A briefing by the World Resources Institute outlining four strategic opportunities for the United States and India to collaborate on clean energy and climate action during a meeting between President Obama and Prime Minister Modi in January 2015.

A statement from World Resources Institute (WRI) President and CEO Dr. Andrew Steer responding to President Obama's 2015 State of the Union address, supporting the administration's climate leadership and its efforts toward an international climate agreement.

This research paper argues that using land for bioenergy creates intense competition with food, feed, and carbon storage, potentially widening the global crop calorie gap. The authors contend that most bioenergy is land-inefficient compared to solar energy and that current greenhouse gas accounting often 'double counts' biomass, erroneously suggesting that bioenergy is carbon-free. The paper recommends phasing out bioenergy from dedicated land use and prioritizing biomass derived from true wastes.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute evaluates UNFCCC practices and proposes a set of architectural options to enhance the effectiveness of the post-2020 international climate agreement.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute outlines proposed options for the design of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction offers within the 2015 UNFCCC climate change agreement, focusing on balancing national ownership with multilateral coherence to limit global temperature rise to 2°C.

This guide, produced by the Adaptation Finance Accountability Initiative (AFAI), provides a five-step methodology for civil society organizations (CSOs) to track climate change adaptation finance. It aims to improve transparency and accountability by helping CSOs gather evidence on funding flows from international donors to local communities, ultimately informing evidence-based advocacy to ensure resources reach the most vulnerable populations.

This case study examines the restoration of the Loess Plateau in north-central China between 1994 and 2005. The initiative, involving the Chinese government and the World Bank, focused on curbing soil erosion and improving food security through terracing, afforestation, and the 'Grain for Green' program. While the project achieved significant reductions in sediment runoff and increased per capita grain output, the document highlights long-term sustainability challenges related to species selection, water shortages, and the reliance on government subsidies.

This case study examines Costa Rica's transition from high rates of deforestation to net forest restoration between 1986 and 2005. It highlights how a combination of market shifts, policy changes, and financial incentives—most notably the Pago de Servicios Ambientales (PSA) system—contributed to increasing forest cover from 41 percent in 1986 to 48 percent by 2005.

This case study examines the restoration of 500,000 hectares of woodland in the Shinyanga region of Tanzania between 1986 and 2004. The restoration was achieved through the HASHI program, which revived the traditional Sukuma practice of 'ngitili' (enclosures) to combat desertification caused by large-scale cash-crop cultivation and inappropriate land use.

This World Resources Institute briefing provides a perspective on UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Synthesis Report, "The Road to Dignity by 2030," which outlines a vision for the post-2015 development agenda to succeed the Millennium Development Goals. While the briefing acknowledges the report's compelling narrative and endorsement of 17 goals and 169 targets, it identifies several gaps in specificity regarding target values, the role of the private sector in accountability, and the definition of partnerships.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute (WRI) outlines how Missouri can meet and exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed power plant emission standards. WRI analysis indicates that Missouri could reduce its power generation carbon-intensity by 21 percent below 2012 levels by 2020 and 31 percent by 2030 through a combination of energy efficiency, renewable energy expansion, and operational improvements to gas and coal plants.

EMBARQ Brasil provided technical assistance to Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Brasilia to implement bus rapid transit (BRT) systems. By 2014, 154 kilometers of corridors were launched, reducing commute times by 50% for 1.5 million people. An additional 211 kilometers of BRT are currently being planned or implemented in these cities.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute analyzes the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets announced by the United States and China, comparing them to previous commitments and current trajectories in the context of the global goal to limit warming to 2 degrees C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) responded to 2014 climate announcements from the U.S. and China, noting the U.S. target of 26-28% emissions reductions by 2025 and China's target to peak emissions around 2030. WRI views these commitments as critical for building momentum toward a global agreement in Paris, while urging both nations to exceed their initial pledges to maximize economic opportunities and climate mitigation.

ACT 2015 proposes five key structural elements for the 2015 global climate agreement: a clear long-term goal (including net zero by 2050), a commitment to non-regressive strengthening of national targets, five-year update cycles, the use of independent expert facts, and a formal progress assessment process.

This technical report by ECOFYS for the World Resources Institute analyzes the potential for energy efficiency and renewable energy to reduce the European Union's dependence on natural gas imports by 2030. It examines the buildings, industry, and energy supply sectors, comparing a business-as-usual scenario with the EU's 2030 framework and a more ambitious 'Energy Independence 2030' scenario.

This report outlines a strategy to halve the European Union's dependence on imported natural gas by 2030 through cost-effective energy efficiency measures and accelerated renewable energy deployment. By targeting the buildings, industry, and energy production sectors, the EU could reduce its net natural gas imports by more than half and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 49% relative to 1990 levels, exceeding the targets set in the EU's 2030 Framework.