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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.

This working paper explores the differences and potential linkages between national and corporate/facility greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory systems. It argues that while these systems serve different roles—national systems tracking total country emissions and corporate systems providing localized performance data—they are often developed in isolation. The author suggests that integrating source-level data and sharing technical and institutional resources can improve data accuracy, consistency, and the overall effectiveness of climate mitigation strategies.

A practice note by the World Resources Institute examining consumer behavior and barriers regarding the secondhand clothing market in India, highlighting the potential for circular business models.

This research paper examines the role of nature-based solutions (NBS) as offsets within corporate climate mitigation strategies, highlighting the balance between the urgent need for NBS financing and the risks regarding environmental and social integrity.

The Corporate GPM Guide 6 by the World Resources Institute introduces three 'next generation' green power products designed for corporate customers in voluntary markets: nationally sourced RECs, long-term fixed-price green power, and green contracts for differences (CFD).

This guide explains the methodology, data sources, and limitations of the World Resources Institute's Aqueduct future projections for water availability and risk, which utilize climate and socioeconomic scenarios to inform long-term water resource management.

This working paper addresses the measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) of climate finance in the post-2012 regime, focusing on defining qualifying financial contributions from developed countries and establishing a tracking framework to support international negotiations, such as those in Copenhagen.

This technical note from the World Resources Institute introduces a framework designed to help interpret and compare the sustainable finance commitments made by private sector banks, focusing on commitment design, accountability, transparency, and portfolio context.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute proposes a systematic approach and a matrix for analyzing the Indonesian forestry sector to identify violations of forest laws and regulations. It highlights the significant impact of illegal logging on Indonesia's forests and the need for integrated, updated data to combat these activities.