Join our President and CEO, Ani Dasgupta, on Thursday, January 29 for WRI's annual look at the stories that will define the year ahead.
2025 was a tough year for climate action.
On the one hand, we saw encouraging progress. Renewable energy generation continued to soar, electric vehicle sales broke records and communities kept innovating in the face of rising challenges. On the other, nations like the United States backpedaled on climate action, while development aid decreased.
It’s clear that the global climate fight needs a shot of momentum — including more buy-in from governments, companies and citizens.
This brings us to one of the most important questions of our time: How can we demonstrate that climate action is one of the best ways to improve people’s lives right now?
Stories to Watch 2026 will show how well-designed climate action is delivering benefits today. We’ll explore how countries are using the clean energy transition to spark inclusive economic growth, how climate solutions are helping address the cost-of-living and housing crises, and how investment in green jobs is creating opportunity around the world.
Each story will combine insights from WRI experts with on-the-ground videos showing real people and real solutions in action.
Register today to discover the stories that will shape 2026, and learn how putting people at the center of climate action can drive real, lasting change.
