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The Corporate GPM Guide 4 introduces the Green Power Analysis Tool, detailing its business case, data input processes for green power projects and corporate targets, and its utility in analyzing projects and generating outputs. This guide is part of a broader series by the World Resources Institute aimed at helping corporations evaluate renewable energy opportunities, including technologies like biomass, landfill gas, and wind, as well as procurement strategies and policy obstacles.

The paper examines how multilateral development banks (MDBs) can align their policy-based operations (PBOs)—which provide unearmarked budget support in exchange for policy reforms—with the Paris Agreement. It finds that current risk screening and diagnostics are insufficient to prevent policy actions from creating path dependence in climate-vulnerable sectors or undermining long-term climate neutrality. While PBOs offer opportunities for domestic policy coordination and ambitious climate action, MDBs currently neglect to mainstream Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) into the development plans that inform their activities.

The document examines the critical issues surrounding the finalization of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which governs international cooperation through carbon markets. It argues that strong rules are essential to prevent double counting and ensure additionality, as failures in these areas could increase global emissions and weaken Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Furthermore, the paper highlights that the design of Article 6 will influence the cost-effectiveness of emissions reductions, the flow of finance for climate activities, and the funding available for the adaptation fund through a share of proceeds.

The document argues that green economic recovery packages can simultaneously address the climate crisis and food insecurity by investing in nature-based solutions and sustainable agriculture. It highlights the role of natural capital spending, payment for ecosystem services, and remote monitoring technology in protecting forests. Furthermore, it emphasizes that securing indigenous land rights is a critical strategy for supporting vulnerable populations and slowing forest loss.

The document outlines a roadmap for transitioning the U.S. school bus fleet from diesel to electric, highlighting barriers such as high upfront costs and infrastructure complexity, while proposing systems-level solutions and priority actions for the next one to three years.

The Climate Watch Country Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data provides comprehensive, comparable GHG emissions data for 193 countries and the European Union from 1990 onwards, covering all GHG types and sectors including energy, industrial processes, agriculture, waste, and LULUCF. The dataset typically operates with a three-year reporting lag, such as reporting 2020 data in 2023, and aims to help countries identify mitigation opportunities and compare emission profiles.

The document analyzes 26 submissions from 14 Parties and 12 Observers to the SBSTA concerning the design and implementation of a safeguard information system (SIS) for REDD+. To clarify the diverse inputs, the World Resources Institute and ClientEarth categorized the submissions into four areas: the role of the SIS, the type of information required, methods for collecting and providing information, and other elements of the international safeguard system.

The document reviews the initial phase of the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), specifically examining how 25 approved Readiness Plan Idea Notes (R-PINs) integrate forest governance. It argues that while the FCPF's Readiness Mechanism focuses on technical capacities like monitoring and reference scenarios, addressing underlying governance issues—such as land tenure and law enforcement—is essential for achieving lasting emission reductions from REDD activities in developing countries.

The document identifies agroforestry, conservation agriculture, rainwater harvesting, and integrated soil fertility management as key practices to combat land degradation and water stress in Sub-Saharan Africa's drylands. It argues that these practices increase crop yields, income, and climate resilience, and outlines seven strategic pathways—including policy reform, knowledge management, and private sector engagement—to accelerate their adoption.

The research evaluates the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) costs of dairy and pork production across multiple countries, utilizing a carbon opportunity cost method for land use. It finds that emissions variability is driven by feeding conversion efficiency, manure management, and temperature, while noting that developed agricultural countries show similar emission levels, suggesting a need for innovation over the adoption of existing methods to achieve further reductions.

The guidebook outlines a process for apparel companies to transition to reuse business models within a circular economy framework while ensuring social equity. It directs companies through three specific stages: identifying stakeholders, assessing the effects of the transition on those stakeholders, and setting targets to mitigate risks and identify supportive partners.

The document addresses the need for targeted guidance for progressive Indian businesses adopting internal carbon pricing to manage climate risks and transition to a low-carbon economy, offering a seven-step implementation framework.

WRI's 2010 greenhouse gas inventory recorded 4,309 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, a significant increase from 2009 due to the expanded inclusion of all Scope 3 categories. Using 2010 as a base year, WRI has set 2020 targets to reduce Scope 2 electricity emissions by 50%, business travel emissions by 20%, and all other Scope 3 categories by 20%.

The document serves as a reference guide defining various financing instruments—including loans, equity, and de-risking tools—designed to leverage private capital for low-carbon markets in developing countries. It is derived from a larger WRI working paper and focuses on how public donors, development finance institutions, and international mechanisms can mobilize investment into sectors such as renewable energy and energy efficiency.

The guide outlines five strategies to extend the life of household food supplies: maintaining correct refrigerator and freezer temperatures, distinguishing between 'use by' and 'best before' labels, repurposing aging produce, using ingredient substitutes, and utilizing food scraps for stock or gardening.

The document analyzes the outcomes of green stimulus spending following the 2008-2009 global financial crisis, noting that while such investments supported economic recovery and job creation, they were often hampered by disbursement delays, lack of transparency, and insufficient systemic reforms to prevent a rebound in CO2 emissions.

Dr. Jonathan Pershing of the World Resources Institute argues that energy security and climate goals are often aligned but require an integrated policy framework to avoid conflicts. He proposes effectiveness and political feasibility criteria to evaluate policies, noting that while efficiency and renewables offer 'double wins,' other options like natural gas imports or corn-based biofuels can create security risks or environmental damage. The testimony provides specific policy recommendations for the US regarding cap-and-trade, production tax credits, transportation, and biofuels, while also highlighting the vulnerability of developing nations and the risk of climate-induced conflict and migration.

The document examines the results of a TerraFund-financed project by Support for Women in Agriculture and Environment (SWAGEN) to restore 200 hectares of forest and farmland in Southwestern Uganda. While SWAGEN reported planting 199,649 trees with a 98% survival rate, WRI's AI-powered satellite analysis detected a net increase of 71,122 trees, representing 36% of the projected target. The study identifies challenges in restoration monitoring, including overestimated survival rates, the slow growth of native species, and inaccuracies in geospatial boundary reporting, while concluding that the project successfully increased tree counts across all monitored areas.

The research quantifies the financial risks that water shortages pose to India's thermal power sector, finding that generation outages can significantly reduce earnings, particularly for plants using once-through cooling technologies.

Climate change increases human health risks in the U.S. through more intense heat waves, prolonged wildfire seasons, and severe flooding that compromises water quality. Specific examples include the increased likelihood of drought conditions similar to those seen in Texas in 2011 and the lengthening of allergy seasons.