In Colombia, unusually low rainfall in April is now threatening the country’s hydro-electric supply, with some important reservoirs only about a third full. Such erratic rainfall patterns are increasingly common, in Colombia and elsewhere, due to climate change. WRI economist Laura Villegas Ortiz tells how protecting and restoring the country’s high-mountain forest ecosystems can help strengthen the country’s water and energy resilience. Read More.

Stormwater infrastructure in cities like Bengaluru and Delhi are often overwhelmed by heavy rainfall, disrupting public services and putting citizens at risk. Yet city officials continue to focus on improving grey infrastructure, such as drains and pumps, neglecting green solutions that work with nature. WRI India’s Sahana Goswami and Samrat Basak explain the problem and point the way towards solutions. Read more.

WRI President & CEO Andrew Steer recently joined experts affiliated with the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy to discuss a new vision for the ocean. By converting knowledge into action, countries could transform the ocean into a solution to climate change rather than a victim. Read a summary of their discussion and listen to the highlights in a new WRI podcast. Read more.