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This expert note from the World Resources Institute provides recommendations for the 2025 Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue to increase climate ambition and commitments leading up to COP30.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute explores alternatives to absolute emission limits for developing countries, proposing greenhouse gas intensity targets as a way to balance common and differentiated responsibilities while decoupling economic growth from emissions.

This research paper benchmarks Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in China against international standards using 30 of 38 BRT indicators. Based on data from 59 cities across 21 countries, the paper identifies 11 design areas where Chinese systems underperform and provides recommendations to help China reach its national goal of 5,000 kilometers of BRT by 2020.

This research paper proposes the implementation of a "data loop" in Indonesia to strengthen climate ambition through collaborative data sharing between the government and the private sector.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute evaluates the environmental and socioeconomic impact of Shuttl, a bus aggregator operating in India's National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR), specifically examining its effect on urban transportation emissions and its relationship with public transit.

The 2012 fact sheet reports that the United States had its hottest year on record and that 2011 and 2012 saw the highest number of billion-dollar extreme weather events in history. It highlights the impact of Hurricane Sandy on New York and New Jersey, noting nearly $80 billion in losses, and notes a century-long 8-inch rise in global sea levels.

This research paper examines the drivers for U.S. commercial and industrial customers seeking renewable energy and proposes the use of green tariffs as a mechanism for traditional utilities to compete with third-party providers while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This report analyzes the impact of dockless bike-share systems across 12 Chinese cities, concluding that these systems serve as effective last-mile mobility solutions that improve public transit connectivity, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance public health.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute analyzes environmental and social risk management for overseas investments, specifically providing lessons for Chinese companies. Through six case studies of non-Chinese multinational companies, the paper demonstrates that strong risk management benefits companies, while weak management leads to financial loss and reputational damage.

This World Resources Institute (WRI) fact sheet analyzes the potential for Ohio to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its power sector by 2020 using existing state policies and infrastructure opportunities to meet or exceed forthcoming federal EPA standards.

This working paper analyzes the economic costs and benefits of securing community forestland rights in Brazil and Guatemala, concluding that such investments are low-cost and high-benefit for local communities, nations, and the global society.

This report by the World Resources Institute evaluates Australia's policy framework for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, focusing on the Clean Energy Future package and its ability to meet international commitments by 2020.

This working paper reviews 100 national policies, programs, and regulations in Kenya, Uganda, and India to evaluate how electricity infrastructure is integrated into agrifood systems to support mechanization, water access, and postharvest processing.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute discusses the role of Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) in mitigating climate change and identifies the primary policy and technical barriers to its deployment.

This guide provides a detailed technical exploration of the Paris Agreement Rulebook's provisions regarding adaptation communications, outlining the content, submission process, and linkages with other Paris Agreement mechanisms.

This testimony by Rob Bradley, Director of the International Climate Policy Initiative at the World Resources Institute, argues that the United States has a critical opportunity to resume international leadership on climate change. Bradley asserts that the global landscape has shifted since the Kyoto Protocol, with major developing nations now proposing their own mitigation plans and the Bali Action Plan providing a framework for inclusive, verifiable commitments from both developed and developing countries. He emphasizes the synergy between climate action and economic growth, highlighting 'green' stimulus packages as a means to create jobs and stimulate recovery following the financial crisis.

The report outlines necessary actions for Northern industrialized nations to ensure global economic development while preventing environmental degradation that could threaten living standards.

This research paper reviews utility program designs in the United States aimed at matching electric vehicle (EV) demand with renewable energy, comparing traditional annual procurement with time- and location-based strategies to optimize grid benefits.

This research paper examines the challenges Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam face in monitoring international climate finance. It identifies five key barriers: inconsistent definitions, varying classifications (e.g., the Philippines' lack of energy-specific ODA classification), difficulties monitoring grants, uncoordinated private finance tracking, and fragmented institutional arrangements. The paper recommends establishing interministerial working groups, adopting standardized climate-specific definitions, and creating dedicated management information systems, supported by international guidance and capacity building from developed countries.

This policy brief proposes a Green Employment Tax Swap (GETS) that uses a $15 per metric ton carbon tax to fund a federal payroll tax rebate on the first $3,660 of worker earnings, aiming for a revenue-neutral and distributionally neutral transition.