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A World Resources Institute (WRI) fact sheet analyzing how Michigan can utilize existing state policies and infrastructure to reduce power sector CO2 emissions and meet future U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

This guide by the World Resources Institute provides a framework for countries to describe the fairness and ambition of their intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) ahead of COP21. It suggests a descriptive narrative using quantitative and qualitative indicators to enhance international transparency, comparability, and trust.

This working paper examines how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and individual states can utilize section 111 of the Clean Air Act to establish performance standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants and industrial facilities, specifically exploring the viability of market-based cap-and-trade mechanisms.

This guide, produced by the World Resources Institute (WRI), provides non-technical staff at small and medium-sized office-based organizations with practical steps to measure and reduce CO2 emissions, drawing on WRI's own reduction commitments and the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.

Voice and Choice is an interim report by the Access Initiative that evaluates the global state of environmental access rights. It finds that while legal frameworks for freedom of information and public participation have expanded in over 69 countries, practical implementation lags due to vested interests, systemic information gaps, and capacity constraints. The report provides arguments for reform based on human rights and governance quality and offers recommendations for governments and advocates to strengthen environmental democracy.

This working paper proposes an eight-point action plan to help Mexico implement its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) targets, focusing on climate and energy policy options that balance emission reductions with economic competitiveness and energy security.

This case study examines the HighNoon project in north India to determine how adaptation-relevant information, derived from regional climate and hydrological models and stakeholder perspectives, can be effectively packaged and disseminated to users at state, district, and block levels to support decision-making regarding hydrological extreme events.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute outlines the challenges and necessary actions required to advance the Paris Agreement's goals of achieving a zero-carbon and resilient world.

This guide explains how U.S. cities and electric utilities can use partnership agreements to align their climate and energy goals, providing a framework for long-term collaboration and implementation tips based on the experiences of several U.S. cities.

A case study on Bangladesh's vulnerability to natural hazards and the implementation of its Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP).

This briefing by the World Resources Institute analyzes the trade-offs between water use and greenhouse gas emissions in China's power sector. It finds that energy efficiency is the most cost-effective way to reduce both, while highlighting that some low-carbon technologies, such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), significantly increase water consumption. The report recommends regional planning to avoid placing water-intensive technologies in water-stressed areas and the establishment of national and local water withdrawal quotas.

This working paper examines zero-emission delivery zones (ZEDZs)—areas restricting unrestricted access to zero-emission delivery vehicles—as a tool to mitigate the environmental and health impacts of urban freight in U.S. and Netherlands cities.

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.