The latest report from the world’s most authoritative body on climate science shows that lowering emissions alone will not be enough to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. The world will also need to actively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This process can be as simple as planting trees or as technological as scrubbing CO2 from the air and storing it underground. WRI experts break down six options for carbon removal and why we need it. Read more.

The UN Water Conference concluded on March 24, 2023 with a Water Action Agenda, where governments, multilateral institutions, businesses and NGOs submitted more than 670 commitments to combat global water risks. WRI analyzed the commitments and found that while 70%  of them lack quantified targets or enough consideration of climate risks, about 200 promise to be real game-changers. “These commitments — if funded — could have real impact, ensuring more people can access clean water and sanitation, helping communities build resilience to floods and droughts, and reducing the risk of water-driven conflicts,” said WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta. Read more.