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This working paper by the World Resources Institute explores how climate finance can catalyze transformational change in low-carbon energy. By analyzing 20 case studies from developed and developing countries, the paper identifies the characteristics of systemic transformation, evaluates specific national experiences, and provides a planning framework and recommendations for recipient governments and development finance institutions.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute examines the complexities of aligning Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with national net-zero targets, long-term, low-emissions development strategies (LT-LEDS), and the global 1.5°C goal, providing recommendations for the design of next-generation NDCs due in 2025.

This report examines the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol's Joint Implementation (JI) and Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) flexibility mechanisms, drawing on the experiences of Central and Eastern European countries, specifically regarding Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ) launched in 1995.

This testimony by Sarah Forbes of the World Resources Institute (WRI) to the U.S. House of Representatives emphasizes the urgent need for a global network of carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstrations to mitigate climate change, specifically highlighting the necessity of collaboration with China and the establishment of international funding and regulatory frameworks.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute, the International Trade Union Confederation, and New Climate Economy compares the job creation potential of green investments versus unsustainable investments, finding that climate-friendly investments generally create more jobs per US$1 million.

This analysis by the World Resources Institute examines the tradeoffs between energy security and climate change in the context of U.S. energy policy, noting that addressing one without the other can lead to unintended consequences.

This World Resources Institute working paper, the eighth in a series, reviews Readiness Preparation Proposals (R-PPs) and National Programme Documents (NPDs) submitted to the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) and the UN-REDD Programme. The analysis focuses on how REDD+ Country Participants address forest governance, transparency, accountability, participation, and coordination during the readiness phase.

This policy brief by the World Resources Institute outlines a framework for managing the intersection of energy security and climate change, focusing on the challenges of evolving definitions, future uncertainties, and policy trade-offs to ensure a politically viable transition.

This fact sheet describes the methodology and assumptions used to estimate the average annual greenhouse gas (GHG) decarbonization rates from 2020 to 2030 for Canada, the EU-28, Japan, and the United States, based on their pre-2020 pledges and Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs).

This research paper introduces the 'Forest Footprint for Cities' methodology, designed to quantify the impact of urban consumption on tropical and subtropical deforestation and the resulting CO2 emissions occurring outside city boundaries.

Corporate GPM Guide 5 introduces Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) as a tool for companies to reduce their environmental impact by purchasing the environmental attributes of renewable electricity independently of their power supply. The guide provides definitions, business benefits, purchasing strategies, and policy recommendations to accelerate REC market development as part of a broader series by the World Resources Institute.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes the failure of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to systematically integrate climate change considerations into their strategies and project development, particularly within the energy sector.

A World Resources Institute fact sheet detailing the proportional contribution of the world's largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting countries to global totals in 2005.

This report from the World Resources Institute examines the potential of improved water management in rice production to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve water. It identifies specific techniques to reduce flooding, analyzes barriers to adoption across several countries, and provides recommendations for research and policy reform to scale these practices.

This testimony provided to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services by the World Resources Institute (WRI) evaluates a proposed $2 billion U.S. appropriation over five years for a World Bank-administered Clean Technology Fund (CTF). The WRI argues that while the funding is a significant step toward U.S. leadership in climate change, it is small compared to the trillions needed globally. The document outlines three primary guidelines for the CTF: prioritizing transformative zero-carbon technologies over marginally cleaner fossil fuels, leveraging the fund to reform the core energy portfolios of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), and adhering to the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) regarding transparency, inclusivity, and additional funding.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute explores why 'win-win' outcomes for corporations and the environment are not scaling, drawing on interviews with sustainability managers from eight multinational companies.

This research paper documents the participatory design and development of AgriAdapt, a free map-based climate risk assessment tool created by the World Resources Institute (WRI) to identify vulnerabilities in agricultural supply chains, specifically focusing on post-production nodes such as processing, packaging, storage, transport, and distribution.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute and Lepwe, Inc. provides a framework for the electrification of student transportation in Indian Country, focusing on the intersection of Tribal sovereignty, history, and legal structures to ensure a just transition to electric school buses (ESBs).

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines options for establishing common time frames for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to operationalize the Paris Agreement, arguing for a five-year cycle with an optional ten-year indicator to enhance climate ambition and predictability.

This executive summary by the World Resources Institute analyzes the sustainable investing landscape for US institutional investors, such as foundations and endowments. It identifies financial materiality and policy shifts as primary drivers of interest, while highlighting significant internal and market-based barriers—including data gaps and misconceptions about fiduciary duty—that hinder the deployment of capital toward sustainable goals.