The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law unlocked unprecedented funding for renewables in the U.S., but jumpstarting clean energy projects can be challenging. Large-scale energy projects like wind farms often face pushback from nearby communities. Enter community benefits agreements: When done right, they can help achieve public buy-in by ensuring new projects provide economic benefits and opportunities to local people. WRI experts explain. Read more.

While the shift to clean energy is well underway in many sectors, freight transport isn’t one of them. Aviation, maritime shipping, commercial trucks and freight trains are particularly tricky to decarbonize. But more and more solutions are emerging, such as renewable liquid fuels, electrified transport and battery power. WRI experts assess the current state of play. Read more.

Climate Week, taking place September 17-23, 2023 in New York, marks the start of the road to the next UN climate summit (COP28). There, thought leaders and policymakers from around the world will gather in Dubai to take stock of climate action to date and determine what’s needed next to confront the climate crisis. What’s at stake? And what are the key issues to watch for signs of progress? WRI answers these and other questions in our new COP28 Resource Hub. Be sure to check back periodically for the latest news, commentary and analysis on UN climate negotiations.