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This report from the World Resources Institute introduces a multidimensional framework designed to help investors identify and evaluate the impact of climate change risk on their portfolios, specifically focusing on the competitive dynamics created by greenhouse gas regulation policies.

The 'Weight of Nations' report by the World Resources Institute examines the material cycles of five developed economies, arguing that economic growth and consumer lifestyles have offset efficiency gains in material use, leading to an increase in waste flowing into the environment.

This technical note describes the methodology used by the World Resources Institute (WRI) to identify 'Cool Food Meals' on food provider menus, focusing on greenhouse gas emission thresholds and nutritional quality safeguards.

This briefing analyzes 23 subnational case studies from Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America to provide recommendations for developing electric mobility (e-mobility) roadmaps in Vietnamese cities, specifically Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City.

This report by the World Resources Institute provides actionable guidance for transit agencies and bus operating entities to overcome barriers to electric bus adoption and meet global climate objectives.

This working paper examines the use of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) produced from organic waste as a vehicle fuel in the United States to reduce the carbon footprint of vehicle fleets and achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions compared to fossil fuels.

The World Resources Institute report 'Striking the Balance' provides guidance for investors in developing countries on designing social and environmental safeguard policies that balance accountability with recipient-country ownership. It outlines eight specific recommendations for investors and analyzes four risk management approaches used by the World Bank.

This case study examines the recovery of coral reefs in Costa Rica's Caño Island Biological Reserve and Cocos Island National Park following severe bleaching events caused by El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) warming and phytoplankton blooms.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute outlines how public finance instruments and policy support can be used to leverage private sector capital to meet the significant low-carbon investment needs of developing countries.

This research paper, produced by the World Resources Institute and UNDP for the G20 Climate and Sustainability Working Group, argues that Long-Term Strategies (LTSs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are synergistic tools essential for achieving Paris Agreement goals and fostering sustainable economic growth within G20 nations.

This report assesses the European Union's progress toward its 2020 and 2050 greenhouse gas, renewable energy, and energy efficiency targets, utilizing projections from the "Energy Roadmap 2050".

A study of over 2,000 households in Bangalore, India, found that behaviorally designed household energy reports (HERs) featuring social norm comparisons and savings recommendations led to a 7 percent decrease in average monthly energy consumption over 12 months in 2018.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines the Bali Action Plan (BAP) and the necessity of a robust measurable, reportable, and verifiable (MRV) framework to facilitate a post-2012 global climate agreement.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes how the United States can reduce greenhouse gas emissions using existing federal laws and state actions without requiring new legislation from the U.S. Congress.

This technical note describes the methodology used to estimate annual electricity generation for power plants within the Global Power Plant Database, utilizing a combination of statistical regression and machine learning.

A statement from the Board of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment outlining ten key messages regarding the impact of human activity on global ecosystems and the resulting threats to human well-being.

This Expert Note by the World Resources Institute analyzes the enabling conditions required for countries to implement ocean-based climate actions within their nationally determined contributions (NDCs), based on trends in updated NDCs and 358 implementation support requests from 59 countries submitted via the NDC Partnership between 2017 and 2026.

This guide by the World Resources Institute outlines five public-private financing mechanisms designed to overcome capital barriers for energy efficiency investments: on-bill financing, Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) models, loan guarantees, and loan loss reserve funds (LLRFs).

This working paper argues for better coordination of REDD+ financing to avoid fragmented, donor-driven approaches that may overwhelm national institutions in developing countries. It recommends shifting focus toward national capacity building and developing broader performance metrics beyond emission reductions to ensure the sustainability of international climate agreements.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes the market potential for clean energy products and services targeting the rural Base of the Pyramid (BoP) in India, focusing on decentralized renewable energy and energy-efficient products to inform potential investors.