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This report identifies primary behavioral drivers of household food waste in the United States and proposes scalable, evidence-based solutions to reduce waste and emissions.

This research paper by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the World Resources Institute evaluates eight technological and energy use scenarios for the United States in 2035, all aimed at limiting atmospheric carbon dioxide to 450 parts per million (ppm). The authors use an "Energy Security Lens" to assess these scenarios across eleven factors, including diversity of sources, reliability, and affordability.

This working paper analyzes the policy and investment frameworks required for the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50–52% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050, evaluating the roles of tax incentives, performance standards, and infrastructure investments.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute examines the initial impact of the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission's (KERC) August 2014 order (S/03/01), which exempted solar power generators achieving Commercial Operation Date before 31 March 2018 from wheeling, banking, and cross subsidy charges for ten years. While the order is welcomed by market participants, the paper finds that tangible on-ground impacts in terms of commissioned megawatts or wheeled energy units will likely only be visible from the fourth quarter of Financial Year 2016 onwards due to the time required for project planning, land acquisition, and power evacuation.

This guide by the World Resources Institute provides an educational overview of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the world's largest multilateral climate fund, focusing on its policy direction and undecided operational issues to help stakeholders navigate the organization.

The 'Switching to Green' guide by the World Resources Institute provides practical information for office- and retail-based companies in the United States to transition their energy supply to clean, renewable resources.

This research paper analyzes the policy landscape for clean energy transition in India's micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector between 2010 and 2020, evaluating the effectiveness of central and state-level schemes in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption.

This working paper, part of the World Resources Institute's 'CarbonShot' series, outlines federal policy options to scale carbon removal in the United States to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

The 'Midwest Manufacturing Snapshot' by the World Resources Institute provides estimated manufacturing subsector-specific energy use and economic activity data for the 10 member states of the Midwestern Governors Association (MGA), alongside summaries of state policies aimed at reducing energy intensity and costs.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute assesses the alignment of energy supply investments from the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Asian Development Bank (ADB) with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise to well below 2°C.

This issue brief by the World Resources Institute and Duke Energy argues that a federal carbon tax on the carbon content of oil, coal, and natural gas would support tax reform, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and enhance energy security in the United States.

This research paper describes a dataset of 14 temperature- and precipitation-related climate hazard indicators for 996 large cities, analyzed under global warming scenarios of 1.5°C, 2.0°C, and 3.0°C above a 1994-2014 historical baseline.

This World Resources Institute briefing proposes six pathways to integrate ecosystem values into public and private decision-making to prevent ecosystem degradation. These pathways include updating national economic accounts, improving ecosystem assessments, investing in natural infrastructure and the food and beverage sector, using bonds for agricultural restoration, and enhancing community resilience tools.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute outlines practical approaches and metrics for governments to track and report finance dedicated to locally led adaptation (LLA) to climate change, emphasizing the need to measure both the quantity of funds reaching the local level and the quality of local agency in decision-making.

This WRI working paper analyzes the proposed "Compendium of Commitments" for the Rio +20 conference. It warns that without robust monitoring and review processes—citing the failure of many 2002 WSSD partnerships—voluntary "pledge-and-review" models risk producing business-as-usual results rather than the ambitious action required for sustainable development.

This guide provides a technical deep dive into the Paris Agreement Rulebook's requirements for Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) mitigation, specifically focusing on Clarity, Transparency, and Understanding (CTU) and accounting methodologies.

This working paper from the World Resources Institute's Climate Finance Series analyzes how public funds can leverage private sector investment for climate-relevant projects in developing countries. By mapping the investment practices of the World Bank Group, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), the paper identifies necessary improvements in the use of financing instruments and the removal of institutional barriers to better mobilize private capital.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines the role of technology within the Bali Action Plan (BAP) and analyzes UNFCCC Party submissions to identify areas of consensus and debate regarding clean technology development, deployment, and transfer.

This policy brief from the World Resources Institute evaluates the potential for 'green' components within U.S. economic stimulus efforts to create jobs and reduce energy costs, while cautioning that such measures cannot replace comprehensive climate and energy policy.

This policy brief from the World Resources Institute provides analysis and recommendations for UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol Parties on technical issues related to carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS). It aims to establish best practice criteria to ensure safe and effective CCS deployment without presupposing the technology's global success or recommending its inclusion in specific mechanisms.