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This policy brief examines whether industrialized nations should use development assistance funds to directly finance Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects, ultimately recommending a prohibition on aid-funded credit-earning projects.

This executive summary describes an analysis by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Standard & Poor’s regarding the potential regulatory exposure of chemical manufacturing subsectors to EPA regulations based on CO2 emissions.

This working paper presents a climate risk assessment framework using remote sensing and climate projections to evaluate wildfire risks for financial institutions, specifically focusing on the agricultural sector in Yunnan Province.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute (WRI) proposes a neutral framework for companies to estimate and disclose the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions impacts of products relative to a baseline where the product does not exist. It aims to harmonize reporting practices for both positive impacts, often termed "avoided emissions," and potential negative impacts to improve the credibility of corporate claims.

This research paper analyzes the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Kenya, identifying barriers to adoption and comparing national efforts with international strategies to accelerate road transport electrification.

This Best Practices Guide by the World Resources Institute provides a 12-step process to help commercial and government entities organize and execute collaborative solar photovoltaic (PV) purchases to reduce costs and scale deployment.

This study analyzes 162 cases from 2015–2025 to map 11 types of financial instruments used for climate adaptation. It finds that while blended finance is most common globally, high-income countries rely more on grants. The majority of financing (64%) targets risk reduction over risk management, and 75% of instruments are pooled through programs or funds rather than being country-specific.

This research paper examines the potential conflicts and synergies between the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol and the broader framework of international investment law, arguing that investment rules must be designed to accommodate multilateral environmental agreements.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute analyzes the diverse greenhouse gas reduction targets of G20 countries and converts them into a common metric of absolute emissions levels for the years 2020, 2025, and 2030 to improve clarity on future emissions trajectories.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute estimates the collective impact of voluntary climate commitments made by 50 large Indian companies on national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute provides a strategic framework for policymakers to leverage the low-carbon transition through the development of innovation capacity and ecosystems in the low-carbon power sector.

This guide from the World Resources Institute explains the technical requirements for ex-ante climate finance information under the Paris Agreement Rulebook, detailing the types of data to be communicated, the responsible entities, the biennial timeline, and how this information links to other Paris Agreement mechanisms.

This technical note by the World Resources Institute analyzes public climate finance contributions from developed countries between 2013 and 2018 to assess progress toward the $100 billion annual goal established in the 2009 Copenhagen Accord.

As of 2006, the Southeast region's energy consumption relied on fossil fuels for approximately 80%, slightly below the 85% national average, with a mix favoring coal and nuclear over natural gas.

This working paper outlines scoping research conducted by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and its partners as part of the Measurement and Performance Tracking (MAPT) project. The research assesses capacity needs for measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tracking performance toward low-carbon development goals in six specific countries, identifying both common challenges and opportunities for improvement.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute and the University of Pennsylvania examines the environmental and social impacts of deploying Direct Air Capture (DAC) plants in the United States, emphasizing the need for equitable siting and inclusive decision-making to ensure responsible scaling.

The report 'Adapting from the Ground Up' by the World Resources Institute outlines strategies to integrate small businesses, specifically micro and small enterprises (MSEs), into climate change adaptation efforts in developing countries to enhance both business and community resilience.

This policy brief examines the calculation and application of the social cost of carbon (SCC) within the U.S. federal government's regulatory process, highlighting the role of economic assumptions and the impact of different SCC values on the stringency of climate regulations.

This policy note from the World Resources Institute outlines strategies to combat the global crisis of nutrient pollution and eutrophication, emphasizing a combination of research, public awareness, regulation, economic incentives, and institutional coordination.

The Aqueduct Floods Cost-Benefit Analyzer is a tool developed by the World Resources Institute to assess the economic feasibility of investing in flood protection infrastructure, specifically dikes and levees, to protect urban areas from riverine floods.