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This background study examines the challenges and opportunities for Central and Eastern European countries with economies in transition regarding their obligations under the Climate Convention and the Kyoto Protocol.

This joint agency paper by the Poverty-Environment Partnership (PEP) argues for the creation of an inclusive green economy to address poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation. Using case studies from developing countries, it advocates for strategic investments in growth industries and ecosystem services to achieve a 'triple bottom line' of economic growth, environmental protection, and social inclusion.

The World Resources Institute briefing outlines four essential institutional mechanisms required to make a Copenhagen Agreement effective: a formal registry for commitments, common international accounting standards, a robust verification system, and a science-based review mechanism.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes the 'Fast-Start Finance' (FSF) period from 2010 to 2012, during which developed countries reported mobilizing US$ 35 billion for climate change in developing countries. The study evaluates the distribution, transparency, and effectiveness of these funds, noting a heavy bias toward mitigation over adaptation and a lack of strict criteria for 'new and additional' funding.

This executive summary from the World Resources Institute argues that securing and protecting the legal forest rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities is a critical but undervalued tool for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and mitigating climate change.

A World Resources Institute fact sheet detailing global temperature records from 2014 and the scientific consensus on the drivers and future risks of climate change.

This working paper assesses Germany's Fast-Start Finance (FSF) contributions for the 2010-2012 period, analyzing the distribution of funds, the definition of additionality, and the transparency of reporting. It finds that Germany exceeded its self-defined pledge, providing EUR 1.29 billion, with a primary focus on mitigation and a significant reliance on multilateral channels and EU ETS auctioning revenues.

This working paper examines how electricity market mechanisms can facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid at the state level in India, identifying barriers to adoption and proposing frameworks for improved resource sharing and procurement.

The World Resources Institute report 'Over Heating' provides a framework for investors and analysts to evaluate how water scarcity and declining water quality impact thermal and hydroelectric power plants in South and Southeast Asia, specifically focusing on publicly listed companies in India, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

This research paper uses spatial modeling to identify drivers of forest loss and predict future deforestation within six CARPE landscapes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2015 and 2025.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes the management of extractive industry revenues by subnational governments (SNGs) in Peru, specifically focusing on the Camisea natural gas project. It argues that international financial institutions (IFIs) and the Peruvian government failed to build sufficient SNG capacity before large revenue transfers began, leading to weak strategic planning and limited public accountability. The report recommends that IFIs withhold support for extractive projects until governance conditions are sufficient and provide targeted support for SNG capacity building in strategic planning and transparency.

This research paper presents a blueprint for scaling Digital Climate-Informed Advisory Services (DCAS) to build the climate resilience of 300 million small-scale agricultural producers by 2030. It outlines the necessary investment, potential economic returns, and core principles for effective service provision.

The 'Square Your Circle' guidebook, co-developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), provides a three-step methodology for apparel companies to measure and ensure the environmental benefits of reuse business models to avoid greenwashing and decouple profit from resource use.

This working paper analyzes the implementation of public bicycle-sharing (PBS) systems in India, focusing on the transition from failed private rental models to more successful public-private partnerships in Mysuru, Bhopal, and Pune. It examines the socio-economic barriers to cycling in India and the role of technology and government policy in promoting low-carbon urban mobility.

The World Resources Institute provides guidance for companies in the apparel and footwear sector—including retailers, brands, manufacturers, and mills—to set and achieve science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement.

The Corporate GPM Guide 7 outlines the business case for companies adopting renewable energy resources for electricity and thermal needs, identifying cost stability, emission reductions, and stakeholder relations as primary drivers.

This technical note describes the India Energy Policy Simulator (EPS-India), a System Dynamics computer model developed by Energy Innovation LLC and the World Resources Institute to help India design policy packages to meet its climate targets.

This research paper analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on climate finance and action implementation across 17 developing countries, finding that the pandemic has widened the gap between available resources and the funding required to meet Paris Agreement goals.

This technical note describes the methodology used by the World Resources Institute (WRI) to create the State Overview online resource, which supports the American Cities Climate Challenge: Renewables Accelerator by providing regulatory and market information for 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

This research paper examines the governance of global environmental commons through the lens of public goods theory and historical outcomes. It argues that while global governance has seen uneven results, ramping up effectiveness requires strengthening national coalitions, leveraging technological innovation, and reinforcing the narrative of sustainable development.