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This case study describes the installation of a 31.6 kWp commercial rooftop solar PV system at KIOCH, a pediatric hospital in Damak, Jhapa, Nepal, to address grid instability and reduce reliance on diesel generators.

This case study describes the installation of a 1.3 MW rooftop solar PV system for Goyal Ispat, a metal factory in Ramgram, Parasi, Nepal, to reduce reliance on the grid and diesel generators.

This report analyzes the nexus between Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technology and youth employment in Ghana. While Ghana has a large youth population and various green policy frameworks, the report finds a severe disconnect between policy intent and the practical realities of start-ups. Key barriers include low awareness of the National Green Jobs Strategy, burdensome business registration, high employee attrition, and significant funding gaps. Despite these challenges, the report highlights the strong integration of Indigenous Knowledge in local innovations and recommends urgent policy updates, simplified tax incentives, and targeted support for women in the sector.

This case study describes how the Move As One Coalition, an alliance of 142 civil society organizations and over 77,000 individuals, successfully advocated for a shift from car-centric to people-centered transportation policy in Manila and across the Philippines. By utilizing data and research, the coalition influenced significant funding redirections to improve public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, and worker conditions.

A report by the Pembina Institute, commissioned by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, evaluates five industrial carbon pricing systems in Canada to provide lessons for other regions, such as Southeast Asia, on driving emissions reductions while maintaining industrial competitiveness.

This report discusses the limitations of GDP in capturing the 'care economy'—the unpaid work, primarily performed by women, that sustains society. It highlights that women perform over 16 billion hours of unpaid care daily and argues for a cohesive, integrated system of measurement beyond isolated time-use surveys to properly value this contribution within national prosperity frameworks.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) issued a statement condemning military attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, characterizing them as violations of international law that threaten human life, the environment, and global security.

This guide outlines the methodology and glossary for a tool designed to systematize sustainable credit lines and financial instruments in Brazil, focusing on public programs, constitutional funds, and blended finance initiatives.

This report by Ember examines the risks associated with integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the power sector, specifically within the ASEAN region. It details technical, operational, and governance challenges—including data limitations, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and regulatory gaps—while providing policy recommendations to ensure a safe and efficient energy transition.

This report by Ember examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate the integration of variable renewable energy (VRE) in ASEAN power systems. It identifies five commercially proven AI applications—forecasting, predictive maintenance, dispatch optimisation, real-time control, and dynamic line rating—that address the technical challenges of wind and solar variability to improve grid stability, reduce operational costs, and defer expensive transmission investments.

This report by Ember examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can facilitate the integration of variable renewable energy (VRE) in ASEAN power systems. It identifies five key AI applications—forecasting, predictive maintenance, dispatch optimisation, real-time control, and dynamic line rating—that can reduce operational costs and emissions. While the region shows strong AI readiness, adoption is currently fragmented and limited to pilot projects. The report estimates that widespread AI adoption could save up to $67 billion and reduce CO2 emissions by nearly 400 million tonnes by 2035.

This case study describes an initiative by Build up Nepal to implement low-carbon, climate-resilient housing solutions in Nepal to reduce emissions and increase disaster resilience.

The Universal Basic Income Coalition (UBIC) condemns the 2026 Budget for failing to increase the SRD grant and for maintaining the Child Support Grant (CSG) at levels well below the food poverty line. The coalition warns that the National Treasury's goal to save R3 billion through the Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) programme relies on flawed fraud assumptions and risks excluding millions of vulnerable people due to SASSA's capacity constraints.

This research paper discusses how the use of taxonomies, specifically through tools like the Climate Connectivity Hub, can improve the findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability (FAIR) of information regarding climate change adaptation to accelerate the implementation of effective resilience measures.

This briefing examines the limitations of Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) and proposes South-South cooperation as a complementary approach to advance sustainable and equitable transitions in low- and middle-income countries, specifically highlighting potential collaboration between South Africa and Colombia.

WRI Brasil supported Rio de Janeiro in securing a $135.2 million World Bank loan to improve road safety around public schools and expand sustainable mobility infrastructure.

A case study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) detailing a project in Shanxi, China, that transitioned displaced coal workers into the tourism sector, creating over 1,000 jobs and integrating 'just transition' principles into provincial government planning.

A case study by the World Resources Institute detailing how the Cities4Forests initiative and its partners mobilized $115 million to restore 320,000 acres of forests and watersheds across 15 US states to mitigate wildfire risks and secure water supplies.

WRI India co-designed and piloted a Climate Resilient Village model in Tamil Nadu, India, implementing adaptation solutions across 11 districts to benefit nearly 2.7 million people.

A case study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) detailing the development and impact of Beijing's 'Mobility-as-a-Service' (MaaS) digital platform, which integratesC integratesCSSS integrates public transit and shared mobility to reduce carbon emissions.