Since 1950, 60% of Africa’s cropland has been degraded, harming the continent’s ability to feed its young and growing population. The second episode of WRI’s “Big Ideas into Action” podcast takes you to Kabisasa, Rwanda, to look at how restoring land could transform people’s lives and features a youth leader in AFR100, Uwase Hirwa Honorine, who is focusing on the future by taking this message to local schools. Read More.

Giulia Christianson and Ariel Pinchot describe new steps that WRI has taken to ensure that the institute’s endowment investments are in line with Paris Agreement goals, aiming for a net-zero GHG emissions portfolio by 2050. WRI is contributing to a growing body of knowledge on Paris-aligned investing. “Taking the next step will be a humbling process,” they write. “We look forward to sharing lessons along the way.” Read more.

WRI has announced a new certification to help consumers identify climate-friendly menu items, whether dining out or ordering in. The new “Cool Food Meals” badge identifies dishes with a carbon footprint in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change. Panera Bread is the first to showcase the new badge. Says WRI President and CEO Andrew Steer, "As kids, we were always told to eat our vegetables – and now there’s another reason to do so.” 
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