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This technical note describes the sources and methodologies used by the World Resources Institute to compile the Climate Watch Country Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data, which provides comparable emissions data for 193 countries and the European Union.

This working paper by ClientEarth and the World Resources Institute (WRI) summarizes 26 submissions (14 from Parties, 12 from Observers) provided to the UNFCCC's SBSTA. These submissions offer input on the design and implementation of a "safeguard information system" (SIS) for REDD+, as requested by COP 16 to ensure the safeguards of the Cancun Agreements are respected.

This research paper evaluates the extent to which Readiness Plan Idea Notes (R-PINs) approved by the World Bank Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) address forest governance issues to identify gaps for future readiness programs.

This working paper examines four land and water management practices aimed at increasing crop yields and livelihoods for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa's drylands, proposing seven pathways to scale these practices.

This research paper compares the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of dairy production in 13 countries and pork production in 10 countries, utilizing carbon opportunity costs to account for land-use emissions.

The 'Square Your Circle' guidebook provides a framework for apparel companies to ensure that the transition to reuse business models within the circular economy is equitable and just by identifying stakeholders and mitigating risks.

This working paper serves as a primer for Indian businesses on the use of internal carbon pricing to manage climate-related risks and transition to a low-carbon economy, offering a seven-step implementation approach.

The WRI 2010 Organizational Greenhouse Gas Inventory reports total emissions of 4,309 mt CO2e, an increase from 2009 driven by expanded scope 3 accounting. The report sets 2010 as the base year for 2020 reduction targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in scope 2 electricity emissions and 20% reductions in various scope 3 categories.

The 'Glossary of Financing Instruments' is a reference guide produced by the World Resources Institute (WRI) to assist public sector decision-makers in evaluating financing options to support private sector climate change mitigation projects in developing countries.

A guide by the World Resources Institute providing five practical tips for households to reduce food waste, which helps lower costs and mitigate climate change.

This research paper analyzes green stimulus measures implemented during the 2008–09 global financial crisis to provide recommendations for COVID-19 economic recovery packages. It evaluates spending, implementation, and environmental outcomes across the United States, South Korea, China, and the European Union.

This document is a testimony provided by Dr. Jonathan Pershing, Director of the Climate, Energy and Pollution Program at the World Resources Institute, to the Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe. Pershing argues for an integrated policy framework that addresses the intersection of energy security and climate change, asserting that while some energy solutions create trade-offs, others—such as energy efficiency and renewables—provide mutual benefits for both security and the environment.

This case study examines the verification of land restoration results for the Support for Women in Agriculture and Environment (SWAGEN) project in Uganda. Funded by TerraFund and monitored by the World Resources Institute (WRI), the project aimed to restore the Rwoho Central Forest Reserve through community-led tree planting. The document highlights the discrepancies between self-reported planting data and AI-powered satellite verification, using the experience to refine monitoring methodologies for forest restoration at scale.

Sourced from a World Resources Institute research paper, this document introduces a methodology to quantify the financial impacts of water shortages on India's thermal power sector, specifically analyzing five publicly listed companies between FY 2014-2017 and projecting future risks using IPCC climate models.

A fact sheet from the World Resources Institute detailing how climate change and extreme weather events increase health vulnerabilities in the United States, specifically regarding heat waves, wildfires, flooding, and respiratory health.

This guide by the World Resources Institute provides recommendations for national governments to enhance the ambition and credibility of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by collaborating with and integrating content from subnational governments, such as cities, states, and regions.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute proposes a rigorous methodology for assessing whether electricity transmission and distribution (T&D) investments align with the Paris Agreement, specifically aiming to integrate this screening process into the investment decisions and portfolios of development finance institutions.

This working paper compares deforestation estimates from 33 national and subnational forest reference emission level (FREL) submissions to the UNFCCC against the Global Forest Change (GFC) tree cover loss data from Hansen et al. (2013). It evaluates the accuracy, cost, and consistency of global monitoring approaches versus national systems to assist climate policymakers in REDD+ countries.

This fact sheet describes a mapping of financial instruments used by development financial institutions, export credit agencies, and climate funds to support private sector climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in developing countries.

This technical note describes the methodology for a World Resources Institute (WRI) dataset tracking electric school bus (ESB) adoption across the United States, including commitment levels, bus details, and school district socio-economic data.