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This briefing from the World Resources Institute discusses the integration of short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) mitigation into national economic recovery plans following the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the dual benefits for immediate economic stability and long-term climate and health goals.

This technical note outlines the methodology used by Climate Watch to estimate future global and country-level GHG emissions by assuming the full achievement of targets set in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), supplemented by external data for uncovered sectors and gases.

This briefing outlines how large energy buyers can accelerate the transition to a 100% carbon-free electric grid by 2050 through transformative procurement practices, such as matching clean energy purchases with usage timing, incorporating demand flexibility, and adopting energy storage.

The World Resources Institute proposes a global transport sector target for 2035: a 35% shift to green fuels and a 25% reduction in energy consumption compared to 2022. This goal aims to provide a shared framework for countries to inform their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) following the COP28 global stocktake.

This guide from the World Resources Institute explains the mitigation elements of the Paris Rulebook, focusing on the requirements for clarity, transparency, and understanding (CTU) in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the associated accounting guidance adopted at COP24.

This working paper analyzes 32 REDD+ readiness proposals submitted to the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) and the UN-REDD Programme to evaluate how countries are addressing governance challenges in programs designed to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.

This report provides a regional summary of the capacity and needs of six Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries to implement national systems for inventories and Kyoto Mechanisms to comply with the Kyoto Protocol.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute proposes a framework and toolkit to help governments and non-state actors operationalise Article 2.1c of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement, which aims to make finance flows consistent with low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute analyzes the existing United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) system of national communications and greenhouse gas inventories to determine its suitability for a post-2012 international climate change agreement based on the Bali Action Plan.

This research paper assesses China's climate policy implementation during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), noting a shift toward specific policy instruments and the likelihood of exceeding several energy and climate targets.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) assesses global progress toward six milestones established by Mission 2020 across energy, transport, land use, industry, infrastructure, and finance to determine if the world is on a path to stabilize global warming below 1.5°C.

This working paper by the Project for Advancing Climate Transparency (PACT) consortium analyzes design options for the Article 15 mechanism of the Paris Agreement, which establishes an expert-based committee to facilitate implementation and promote compliance.

The Via RecreActiva in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a weekly street-closure event that has evolved from a recreational bike path into a catalyst for political and social change. Since 2004, it has fostered civil society activism that successfully blocked car-centric infrastructure (the Via Express) and influenced the 2015 municipal election. This shift led to the institutionalization of participatory governance tools and new planning entities, although the city still struggles with gentrification, displacement, and the imbalance between private and public investment.

This World Resources Institute analysis assesses the potential net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions relative to 2005 U.S. levels that could be achieved by three pollution reduction proposals in the 111th Congress: the American Power Act (APA), the Carbon Limits and Energy for America’s Renewal Act (CLEARA), and the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACESA). The analysis evaluates these proposals across three scenarios: emissions caps only, caps plus complementary requirements, and a range of potential additional reductions.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines the United States' role in global climate protection, arguing that leadership from countries with historical responsibility is necessary to engage developing nations in emission reductions.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute explainsL explains Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs), which are tradable certificates representing energy savings—typically one megawatt-hour (MWh)—used by utilities to meet energy efficiency targets in compliance and voluntary markets.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute analyzes how Pennsylvania can utilize existing policies and infrastructure to reduce power plant carbon dioxide emissions to meet potential EPA standards.

This research paper serves as a methodological supplement to the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) Non-State and Subnational Action (NSA) Guide. It explores the assumptions and decision points involved in estimating the collective ex-ante greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions impact of mitigation actions taken by cities, businesses, and states, with a focus on enhancing transparency and comparability of results.

This Technical Note serves as a reference guide for conducting total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses for diesel and electric school buses, providing recommended default specifications for parameters such as procurement, maintenance, and operating costs to assist school districts and policymakers in the United States.

This report provides a framework for assessing financial risks related to energy security, water scarcity, and climate change within the commercial real estate sector of South and Southeast Asia, while highlighting the potential for net positive returns from green building investments.