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*In this issue:*

* Recent Climate Setbacks Will Not Derail the Green Transition ( #blurb1 )
* ‘Nature-Based Solutions’ on the Rise in Africa ( #blurb2 )
* Lessons from India’s Electric Bus Revolution ( #blurb3 )
* Climate Risks at 1.5 vs 3 Degrees of Warming ( #blurb4 )

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Recent Climate Setbacks Will Not Derail the Green Transition ( [link removed] )
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Amid political upheavals, international aid rollbacks and companies withdrawing from sustainability pledges, it’s easy to feel like our climate trajectory is curving in the wrong direction. Indeed, these are very real setbacks. But they are not a death knell for climate action.

*WRI President and CEO Ani Dasgupta* explains why mounting headwinds won’t derail climate progress long-term — and where we should refocus our efforts in the years ahead. With stronger leadership from emerging economies, strategic efforts to mobilize finance, and — critically — people-centered climate policy, we can deliver the green transition the world so urgently needs.

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In Sub-Saharan Africa, Nature-Based Solutions Take Root ( [link removed] )
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Communities across sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly turning to nature as a solution, and not just to tackle climate change. From restoring forests and wetlands to building new city parks, these projects are boosting incomes, cleaning the air, protecting lives and infrastructure, and so much more.

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India’s Electric Bus Revolution Isn’t Just for Megacities ( [link removed] )
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While major cities around the globe reap the benefits of clean electric buses, smaller cities with tighter budgets risk being left behind. Not so in India: The country’s pioneering e-bus program shows how transportation can be greener and more equitable.

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What the World Looks Like at 1.5 vs 3 Degrees C of Warming ( [link removed] )
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Alaska’s first-ever ( [link removed] ) heat advisory is a stark reminder of how climate change is shifting global norms. WRI research shows that unchecked temperature rise could bring major changes even to cooler parts of the world, from higher energy demand to increased disease risk.

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*WRI at London Climate Action Week ( [link removed] )*

WRI will be on the ground at London Climate Action Week from June 21 to 29. Follow along and explore events featuring WRI experts focused on the importance of nature in climate action; community-led approaches in climate programs; and solutions at a policy and practice level.

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Urban nature-based solutions ( [link removed] )

Nature isn't just for rural areas: Greening urban infrastructure can make cities healthier, safer, and more resilient to climate risks like floods and extreme heat.

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*UN Ocean Conference Ends with Some Momentum — and Missed Opportunities ( [link removed] )*

The third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) ended on June 13 in Nice, France, with renewed support for the High Seas Treaty ( [link removed] ) , rising international calls for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, and new national commitments around sustainable ocean management. But it left key items on the table, too.

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“This was a critical moment to close gaps in ocean protection. While some progress was made, not all governments fully seized it.”

*— Tom Pickerell
* *—* Global Director of WRI’s Ocean Program

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Restoration ( [link removed] )

This Desertification and Drought Day, we honor the power of local leadership in restoring degraded land.

Learn about the far-reaching impacts of land degradation and meet one of the inspiring Restore Local champions, Paran Women, working to transform landscapes and lives.

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Upcoming Events
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*Quantifying How Much New NDCs Would Cut Emissions* ( [link removed] )

June 24, 2025
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*Financing Nature: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Nature-Based Solutions* ( [link removed] )

June 25, 2025
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*Major New Book - "We Are Eating the Earth" - A Conversation with Author Michael Grunwald* ( [link removed] )

July 01, 2025
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