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Degraded lands account for over 20% of forest and agricultural lands in Latin America and the Caribbean, with 300 million hectares of degraded forests and 350 million hectares of deforested land. Landscape restoration is proposed to address pressures from the growing agriculture and forestry sectors and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This case study examines the development of Nepal's National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) in September 2010. It highlights how the Ministry of Environment identified urgent priorities despite significant data gaps and a turbulent political transition since 2008. The work is part of a World Resources Institute project, supported by the UK Department for International Development, focused on information use for climate adaptation in South Asia.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute argues for the integration of transparency, public engagement, and accountability measures into the regulations of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol to ensure its success and legitimacy.

This guide by the World Resources Institute and its partners provides principles for designing safe, temporary cycling infrastructure in response to the increased demand for cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to transition these measures into lasting sustainable urban mobility networks.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute (WRI) analyzes how North Carolina can utilize existing state policies and infrastructure to reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions and meet or exceed forthcoming U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

This briefing analyzes the potential macroeconomic effects of India's transition to a low-carbon economy aligned with its 2070 net-zero emissions target, utilizing the India Energy Policy Simulator to assess impacts on growth, employment, and tax revenues.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute examines how organizations can measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from air travel and implement science-based reduction targets, utilizing case studies from various non-profit and corporate entities.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute (WRI) analyzes the potential impacts of the proposed American Power Act (APA) on manufacturing subsectors, specifically focusing on the chemicals industry. It details the APA's permit system for greenhouse gas emissions and the role of free allowance rebates for energy-intensive, trade-exposed industries.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute attempts to quantify and distinguish between public and private capital investment in global transport to help shift funding toward sustainable, low-carbon systems.

This research paper provides an overview of India's national policies and international commitments aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically focusing on the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and the challenges associated with policy implementation.

This issue brief outlines methods to maximize the effectiveness of the Global Stocktake (GST) within its existing negotiated structure, drawing on research from the Independent Global Stocktake (iGST) initiative.

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard provides a standardized framework for companies to inventory and report indirect value chain GHG emissions to identify reduction opportunities and improve sustainability decisions.

This briefing describes the Carbon Canopy, a partnership of companies, landowners, and NGOs aimed at increasing the area of sustainably managed certified forests in the southern United States by linking forest certification with carbon offset markets.

This briefing, produced by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the World Resources Institute (WRI), outlines a three-part framework to simultaneously address energy security and climate change in the United States. It argues that the current energy system is unsustainable due to volatile prices, geopolitical tensions, and rising environmental costs, and proposes a balanced package of policy recommendations to transition to a secure, low-carbon economy over several decades.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute explains the legal basis and potential mechanisms for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the Clean Air Act following a 2007 Supreme Court ruling and a 2009 EPA endangerment finding.

The report argues that dedicated land use for bioenergy is unsustainable and unrealistic because it competes directly with food production, animal feed, and carbon storage. It recommends phasing out crop-based biofuels and those requiring dedicated land, suggesting that solar photovoltaics offer a far more land-efficient alternative for energy generation.

This report by the World Resources Institute provides guidance for businesses in Southeast Asia on adapting to climate change, identifying risks and opportunities, and understanding the role of the private sector in supporting vulnerable populations.

The Corporate Ecosystem Services Review (ESR) is a structured methodology developed by the World Resources Institute, the Meridian Institute, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development to help companies identify and manage business risks and opportunities resulting from their dependence on and impact on ecosystems.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute, written for the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), identifies mitigation and adaptation options for CVF member countries to enhance their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by 2020 to encourage larger emitters to increase their own ambitions.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines consumer attitudes toward smart charging, also known as vehicle-grid integration (VGI), based on a survey of current and prospective Honda EV owners in the United States.