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Advancing transformative climate solutions. Analysis, insight, and research on climate change from the Climate, Economics and Finance team at the World Resources Institute.
💡 Investing in nature isn’t just good for the planet, it’s smart business.
Yet companies contribute just 18% of nature-positive finance. Our new research shows how businesses can move from planning to action — without big budgets or teams. Learn more:
Yet companies contribute just 18% of nature-positive finance. Our new research shows how businesses can move from planning to action — without big budgets or teams. Learn more:
Financing Nature Is Good Business. Here's How Companies Can Start.
Companies increasingly want to invest in nature and nature-based solutions, yet many struggle to mobilize the finance. We break down how to get started.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
💡 Investing in nature isn’t just good for the planet, it’s smart business.
Yet companies contribute just 18% of nature-positive finance. Our new research shows how businesses can move from planning to action — without big budgets or teams. Learn more:
Yet companies contribute just 18% of nature-positive finance. Our new research shows how businesses can move from planning to action — without big budgets or teams. Learn more:
♻️ Transitioning to a circular economy — one built on reducing, reusing and recycling — can reduce environmental pressures while building a more resilient, efficient economic system.
Here are 9 key insights from #SystemsChangeLab 👉 bit.ly/4pjGfTS
Here are 9 key insights from #SystemsChangeLab 👉 bit.ly/4pjGfTS
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
♻️ Transitioning to a circular economy — one built on reducing, reusing and recycling — can reduce environmental pressures while building a more resilient, efficient economic system.
Here are 9 key insights from #SystemsChangeLab 👉 bit.ly/4pjGfTS
Here are 9 key insights from #SystemsChangeLab 👉 bit.ly/4pjGfTS
The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 shows how far we are from a climate-safe future.
To get the power sector on track by 2030 we must:
⛽ Phase out fossil gas 7x faster
🏭 Phase out coal >10x faster
⚡ Decarbonize >10x faster
More from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/4owx8y7
To get the power sector on track by 2030 we must:
⛽ Phase out fossil gas 7x faster
🏭 Phase out coal >10x faster
⚡ Decarbonize >10x faster
More from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/4owx8y7
December 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 shows how far we are from a climate-safe future.
To get the power sector on track by 2030 we must:
⛽ Phase out fossil gas 7x faster
🏭 Phase out coal >10x faster
⚡ Decarbonize >10x faster
More from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/4owx8y7
To get the power sector on track by 2030 we must:
⛽ Phase out fossil gas 7x faster
🏭 Phase out coal >10x faster
⚡ Decarbonize >10x faster
More from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/4owx8y7
Adaptation vs Mitigation? It doesn’t have to be either/or 🌍
We analyzed 300+ #adaptation projects and found that over 50% cut emissions through climate-smart farming, greener cities & resilient renewables. Read more: bit.ly/4m4H3JD
#Mitigation #ClimateAction
We analyzed 300+ #adaptation projects and found that over 50% cut emissions through climate-smart farming, greener cities & resilient renewables. Read more: bit.ly/4m4H3JD
#Mitigation #ClimateAction
6 Strategies that Achieve Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Simultaneously
Strategies that achieve climate mitigation and adaptation simultaneously can be some of the most powerful for fighting climate change.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Adaptation vs Mitigation? It doesn’t have to be either/or 🌍
We analyzed 300+ #adaptation projects and found that over 50% cut emissions through climate-smart farming, greener cities & resilient renewables. Read more: bit.ly/4m4H3JD
#Mitigation #ClimateAction
We analyzed 300+ #adaptation projects and found that over 50% cut emissions through climate-smart farming, greener cities & resilient renewables. Read more: bit.ly/4m4H3JD
#Mitigation #ClimateAction
International climate governance often lacks accountability—but it doesn’t have to. 🏛️
#WRIClimate experts developed a practical framework for building coalitions that catalyze national action, drive #InternationalCooperation and spur systemic change.
Learn more: bit.ly/47HO25Y
#WRIClimate experts developed a practical framework for building coalitions that catalyze national action, drive #InternationalCooperation and spur systemic change.
Learn more: bit.ly/47HO25Y
December 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
International climate governance often lacks accountability—but it doesn’t have to. 🏛️
#WRIClimate experts developed a practical framework for building coalitions that catalyze national action, drive #InternationalCooperation and spur systemic change.
Learn more: bit.ly/47HO25Y
#WRIClimate experts developed a practical framework for building coalitions that catalyze national action, drive #InternationalCooperation and spur systemic change.
Learn more: bit.ly/47HO25Y
📣 WRI will be at #GreenBiz26 (Feb 17-19) hosted by Trellis Group
Connect with 2,500 peers + 300 speakers on decarbonization, sustainable finance, nature, supply chains & more!
Use the code GB26WRI to save 20% on your All-Access pass:
Connect with 2,500 peers + 300 speakers on decarbonization, sustainable finance, nature, supply chains & more!
Use the code GB26WRI to save 20% on your All-Access pass:
GreenBiz – Top 2026 Sustainability Event
Discover GreenBiz, the top sustainability in business conference, uniting industry leaders to drive action and shape a sustainable future.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
📣 WRI will be at #GreenBiz26 (Feb 17-19) hosted by Trellis Group
Connect with 2,500 peers + 300 speakers on decarbonization, sustainable finance, nature, supply chains & more!
Use the code GB26WRI to save 20% on your All-Access pass:
Connect with 2,500 peers + 300 speakers on decarbonization, sustainable finance, nature, supply chains & more!
Use the code GB26WRI to save 20% on your All-Access pass:
🌎 Which countries have historically been the largest emitters of GHGs?
Use WRI’s interactive #ClimateWatch platform to see for yourself: bit.ly/48DnSSk
Use WRI’s interactive #ClimateWatch platform to see for yourself: bit.ly/48DnSSk
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🌎 Which countries have historically been the largest emitters of GHGs?
Use WRI’s interactive #ClimateWatch platform to see for yourself: bit.ly/48DnSSk
Use WRI’s interactive #ClimateWatch platform to see for yourself: bit.ly/48DnSSk
🤔What happens to EV batteries at the end of their life in a vehicle?
And, critically, who is responsible for them? Find out 👉
And, critically, who is responsible for them? Find out 👉
When Your EV Battery Expires, Who’s Responsible for It?
Rising demand for EVs will lead to an influx of expired batteries, which must be managed responsibly to avoid health and environmental risks.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🤔What happens to EV batteries at the end of their life in a vehicle?
And, critically, who is responsible for them? Find out 👉
And, critically, who is responsible for them? Find out 👉
#AdaptationFinance was a major focus at #COP30.
A new paper from #WRIFinance unpacks key tools for scaling investment in adaptation, from defending ODA to mainstreaming resilience in financial regulation.
Read more: bit.ly/3LETUph
A new paper from #WRIFinance unpacks key tools for scaling investment in adaptation, from defending ODA to mainstreaming resilience in financial regulation.
Read more: bit.ly/3LETUph
December 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
#AdaptationFinance was a major focus at #COP30.
A new paper from #WRIFinance unpacks key tools for scaling investment in adaptation, from defending ODA to mainstreaming resilience in financial regulation.
Read more: bit.ly/3LETUph
A new paper from #WRIFinance unpacks key tools for scaling investment in adaptation, from defending ODA to mainstreaming resilience in financial regulation.
Read more: bit.ly/3LETUph
Nearly 800,000 electric buses were on the road in 2024—90% in China. But other countries are catching up, embracing cleaner, quieter, more cost-effective fleets. 🚌
Who’s leading on e-bus adoption? Learn more: bit.ly/4lgze3i
#SystemsChangeLab #ElectricBus
Who’s leading on e-bus adoption? Learn more: bit.ly/4lgze3i
#SystemsChangeLab #ElectricBus
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Nearly 800,000 electric buses were on the road in 2024—90% in China. But other countries are catching up, embracing cleaner, quieter, more cost-effective fleets. 🚌
Who’s leading on e-bus adoption? Learn more: bit.ly/4lgze3i
#SystemsChangeLab #ElectricBus
Who’s leading on e-bus adoption? Learn more: bit.ly/4lgze3i
#SystemsChangeLab #ElectricBus
A new WRI Finance paper offers the first stocktake of how #MDBs are mainstreaming nature.
The takeaway? MDBs are only testing the waters right now, and they will need to make a much bigger splash to mobilize the $200B per year needed for nature by 2030.
📝 bit.ly/4rAN2tA
The takeaway? MDBs are only testing the waters right now, and they will need to make a much bigger splash to mobilize the $200B per year needed for nature by 2030.
📝 bit.ly/4rAN2tA
December 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A new WRI Finance paper offers the first stocktake of how #MDBs are mainstreaming nature.
The takeaway? MDBs are only testing the waters right now, and they will need to make a much bigger splash to mobilize the $200B per year needed for nature by 2030.
📝 bit.ly/4rAN2tA
The takeaway? MDBs are only testing the waters right now, and they will need to make a much bigger splash to mobilize the $200B per year needed for nature by 2030.
📝 bit.ly/4rAN2tA
🌾Grasslands receive disproportionately little protection, funding and attention in global conservation and climate agendas.
#WRIExplains 5 key reasons why they deserve more attention: go.wri.org/grassland-be...
#WRIExplains 5 key reasons why they deserve more attention: go.wri.org/grassland-be...
December 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🌾Grasslands receive disproportionately little protection, funding and attention in global conservation and climate agendas.
#WRIExplains 5 key reasons why they deserve more attention: go.wri.org/grassland-be...
#WRIExplains 5 key reasons why they deserve more attention: go.wri.org/grassland-be...
People often use products for less time than they expect, but this can generate more waste — and increases spending on replacements🛍️
#SystemsChangeLab explains how the transition to a #CircularEconomy can create a more sustainable economic system: bit.ly/4pjGfTS
#SystemsChangeLab explains how the transition to a #CircularEconomy can create a more sustainable economic system: bit.ly/4pjGfTS
December 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
People often use products for less time than they expect, but this can generate more waste — and increases spending on replacements🛍️
#SystemsChangeLab explains how the transition to a #CircularEconomy can create a more sustainable economic system: bit.ly/4pjGfTS
#SystemsChangeLab explains how the transition to a #CircularEconomy can create a more sustainable economic system: bit.ly/4pjGfTS
🌍 As 2026 approaches, join us for a provocative conversation that will challenge the myth of purely personal responsibility when it comes to harnessing the power of human behavior as a climate solution.
Register here: bit.ly/3XuDMJL
Register here: bit.ly/3XuDMJL
December 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🌍 As 2026 approaches, join us for a provocative conversation that will challenge the myth of purely personal responsibility when it comes to harnessing the power of human behavior as a climate solution.
Register here: bit.ly/3XuDMJL
Register here: bit.ly/3XuDMJL
A new #AdaptationFinanceGoal that triples the previous commitment would be an important step toward filling the yawning investment gap 📈
#WRIFinance experts lay out the numbers, showing how stakeholders can come together to realize $120B/yr for adaptation 👉 bit.ly/3K3Mj3b
#WRIFinance experts lay out the numbers, showing how stakeholders can come together to realize $120B/yr for adaptation 👉 bit.ly/3K3Mj3b
December 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A new #AdaptationFinanceGoal that triples the previous commitment would be an important step toward filling the yawning investment gap 📈
#WRIFinance experts lay out the numbers, showing how stakeholders can come together to realize $120B/yr for adaptation 👉 bit.ly/3K3Mj3b
#WRIFinance experts lay out the numbers, showing how stakeholders can come together to realize $120B/yr for adaptation 👉 bit.ly/3K3Mj3b
🏢 With building floor area expected to almost double by 2050, constructing zero-carbon buildings that prioritize housing & societal needs is crucial to promoting equity and limiting increasingly dangerous climate impacts.
Data from #SystemsChangeLab ➡️ bit.ly/44iV5Sj
Data from #SystemsChangeLab ➡️ bit.ly/44iV5Sj
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🏢 With building floor area expected to almost double by 2050, constructing zero-carbon buildings that prioritize housing & societal needs is crucial to promoting equity and limiting increasingly dangerous climate impacts.
Data from #SystemsChangeLab ➡️ bit.ly/44iV5Sj
Data from #SystemsChangeLab ➡️ bit.ly/44iV5Sj
💡Despite the overall economic slowdown, there's a growing workforce in the US: clean energy workers.
However, with policy reversals, the industry is in a shakier place than before. Understand the state of U.S. clean energy jobs: bit.ly/4rjzQJm
However, with policy reversals, the industry is in a shakier place than before. Understand the state of U.S. clean energy jobs: bit.ly/4rjzQJm
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
💡Despite the overall economic slowdown, there's a growing workforce in the US: clean energy workers.
However, with policy reversals, the industry is in a shakier place than before. Understand the state of U.S. clean energy jobs: bit.ly/4rjzQJm
However, with policy reversals, the industry is in a shakier place than before. Understand the state of U.S. clean energy jobs: bit.ly/4rjzQJm
🌍 #COP30 unpacked: progress on forests + adaptation, gaps on fossil fuels.
🌳 Brazil launches $6.7B forest facility
🔥 No roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
📊 119 new NDCs still fall short
💵 Adaptation finance to triple
Read the #ClimateDigest here 👉 bit.ly/44000Ha
🌳 Brazil launches $6.7B forest facility
🔥 No roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
📊 119 new NDCs still fall short
💵 Adaptation finance to triple
Read the #ClimateDigest here 👉 bit.ly/44000Ha
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🌍 #COP30 unpacked: progress on forests + adaptation, gaps on fossil fuels.
🌳 Brazil launches $6.7B forest facility
🔥 No roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
📊 119 new NDCs still fall short
💵 Adaptation finance to triple
Read the #ClimateDigest here 👉 bit.ly/44000Ha
🌳 Brazil launches $6.7B forest facility
🔥 No roadmap to phase out fossil fuels
📊 119 new NDCs still fall short
💵 Adaptation finance to triple
Read the #ClimateDigest here 👉 bit.ly/44000Ha
🌡️ With efforts to halt temperature rise severely off track, #COP30 aimed to establish clear pathways to deliver past pledges and put the world on a safer track.
Was it successful at doing so? Read beyond the headlines: bit.ly/4ipD75Z
Was it successful at doing so? Read beyond the headlines: bit.ly/4ipD75Z
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🌡️ With efforts to halt temperature rise severely off track, #COP30 aimed to establish clear pathways to deliver past pledges and put the world on a safer track.
Was it successful at doing so? Read beyond the headlines: bit.ly/4ipD75Z
Was it successful at doing so? Read beyond the headlines: bit.ly/4ipD75Z
Without equity, climate transitions will fail.
WRI Climate research reveals 5 lessons from just transition efforts—from Colombia to Indonesia—showing inclusive action drives jobs, resilience & emissions cuts.
👉 bit.ly/4mZALLT
WRI Climate research reveals 5 lessons from just transition efforts—from Colombia to Indonesia—showing inclusive action drives jobs, resilience & emissions cuts.
👉 bit.ly/4mZALLT
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Without equity, climate transitions will fail.
WRI Climate research reveals 5 lessons from just transition efforts—from Colombia to Indonesia—showing inclusive action drives jobs, resilience & emissions cuts.
👉 bit.ly/4mZALLT
WRI Climate research reveals 5 lessons from just transition efforts—from Colombia to Indonesia—showing inclusive action drives jobs, resilience & emissions cuts.
👉 bit.ly/4mZALLT
The Global South plays a key role in speeding up progress.
Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO of WRI shows us examples of how that is already being done and opportunities to scale.
Read the op-ed from TIME 👉 go.wri.org/cop30-global...
#COP30
Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO of WRI shows us examples of how that is already being done and opportunities to scale.
Read the op-ed from TIME 👉 go.wri.org/cop30-global...
#COP30
November 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Global South plays a key role in speeding up progress.
Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO of WRI shows us examples of how that is already being done and opportunities to scale.
Read the op-ed from TIME 👉 go.wri.org/cop30-global...
#COP30
Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO of WRI shows us examples of how that is already being done and opportunities to scale.
Read the op-ed from TIME 👉 go.wri.org/cop30-global...
#COP30
⚖️👎 The current state of governance inadequate to drive systemic change.
The indicators show most people live in countries where their rights are not consistently upheld. What does this look like?
Explore #SystemsChangeLab‘s #Governance system 👉 bit.ly/3Kuus5g
The indicators show most people live in countries where their rights are not consistently upheld. What does this look like?
Explore #SystemsChangeLab‘s #Governance system 👉 bit.ly/3Kuus5g
November 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⚖️👎 The current state of governance inadequate to drive systemic change.
The indicators show most people live in countries where their rights are not consistently upheld. What does this look like?
Explore #SystemsChangeLab‘s #Governance system 👉 bit.ly/3Kuus5g
The indicators show most people live in countries where their rights are not consistently upheld. What does this look like?
Explore #SystemsChangeLab‘s #Governance system 👉 bit.ly/3Kuus5g
International climate governance often lacks accountability—but it doesn’t have to.
#WRIClimate experts developed a practical framework for building coalitions that catalyze national action, drive #InternationalCooperation & spur systemic change 👉 bit.ly/3LmEaqV
#WRIClimate experts developed a practical framework for building coalitions that catalyze national action, drive #InternationalCooperation & spur systemic change 👉 bit.ly/3LmEaqV
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
International climate governance often lacks accountability—but it doesn’t have to.
#WRIClimate experts developed a practical framework for building coalitions that catalyze national action, drive #InternationalCooperation & spur systemic change 👉 bit.ly/3LmEaqV
#WRIClimate experts developed a practical framework for building coalitions that catalyze national action, drive #InternationalCooperation & spur systemic change 👉 bit.ly/3LmEaqV
🌾Grasslands receive disproportionately little protection, funding and attention in global conservation and climate agendas.
#WRIExplains 5 key reasons why they deserve more attention: go.wri.org/grassland-be...
#WRIExplains 5 key reasons why they deserve more attention: go.wri.org/grassland-be...
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🌾Grasslands receive disproportionately little protection, funding and attention in global conservation and climate agendas.
#WRIExplains 5 key reasons why they deserve more attention: go.wri.org/grassland-be...
#WRIExplains 5 key reasons why they deserve more attention: go.wri.org/grassland-be...
Circularity means moving away from the “take-make-waste” linear economy and toward a circular economy centered around “reduce, reuse, recycle”
This is crucial to:
📉Reducing overconsumption
🌿Relieving stress on natural resources
#SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/3XGBgRd
This is crucial to:
📉Reducing overconsumption
🌿Relieving stress on natural resources
#SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/3XGBgRd
November 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Circularity means moving away from the “take-make-waste” linear economy and toward a circular economy centered around “reduce, reuse, recycle”
This is crucial to:
📉Reducing overconsumption
🌿Relieving stress on natural resources
#SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/3XGBgRd
This is crucial to:
📉Reducing overconsumption
🌿Relieving stress on natural resources
#SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/3XGBgRd