View Online

 
World Resources Institute


COVID-19 Updates: The UN and UK have postponed the 2020 climate summit. WRI President & CEO Andrew Steer endorsed the decision, adding "in the face of a health emergency and the climate crisis, we cannot afford to tackle one or the other. We must do both.” Find out how: join us on April 3 for a WRI Webinar: Build Back Better: Perspectives on COVID-19 Response and Recovery.



4 Low-Carbon Investments Could Jump-start the U.S. Economy Post-Coronavirus 

Low-carbon investments can grow the U.S. economy and create jobs while protecting citizens’ health. Devashree Saha reveals some of the most promising opportunities, from modernizing the grid to clean energy jobs. Read more.
 

Investing in transmission infrastructure can be an engine of U.S. job creation and economic growth. Photo credit: R. Nial Bradshaw/U.S. Air Force
Photo by: Vinoth Chandar/Flickr

Water Concerns, India and COVID-19: The Lesser-known Battle 

Hand-washing is essential for preventing the spread of COVID-19, and yet it poses major challenges for countries experiencing extreme water stress. Sahana Goswami and Samrat Basak explore how to keep one problem from intensifying another in India. Read more.

Get creative with fruits and vegetables that are past their prime. Photo by Max Delsid/Unsplash

7 Tips to Make Your Food at Home Last 

Social distancing is leading people to #StayAtHome and stockpile groceries. Liz Goodwin outlines easy ways to fight food waste and make the most of your provisions. Read more.

Tokyo skyline. Photo by Adventurerob/Flickr

Japan’s New Climate Commitment Falls Woefully Short 

Japan, world’s fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter, released a new climate commitment that’s no stronger than the one it put forth five years ago. As other nations step up their climate action, Japan risks falling behind in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. Read more.


READ MORE EXPERT INSIGHTS 



UPCOMING EVENTS
 

Build Back Better: Perspectives on COVID-19 Response and Recovery
April 03, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Online

Webinar: Enhancing NDCs: Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
April 08, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Online

Webinar: Public Water Management Forum
April 09, 2020
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Online

Webinar: The Science Behind Forest Change Data
April 21, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Online

DONATE