A video message from WRI’s new president and CEO, Ani Dasgupta



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WRI DIGEST

“Resilient Rosario” Wins Prize for Cities!

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An urban agriculture program in Rosario, Argentina, earned the 2020/2021 Prize for Cities grand prize. Launched in 2001 in the wake of an economic crisis, the program repurposes unused public and private land for agriculture. Today, residents of Rosario can buy food grown in their own neighborhoods, and even grow it themselves. Learn more about Rosario and the four other Prize for Cities finalists. Read more.

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People in Rosario, Argentina buy and sell produce grown on previously-vacant urban land. The municipal program that converted the land into agricultural plots won the grand Prize for Cities, awarded by the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities. CREDIT: WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

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Climate Benefits the US Infrastructure Deal Leaves Out

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After months of negotiations, U.S. President Joe Biden announced a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal. WRI compared the bipartisan deal to Biden’s original proposal, the American Jobs Plan, finding it scraps a trillion dollars in environmental, climate and clean energy initiatives, missing enormous opportunities for cleaner air, quality jobs and resilient communities. Read more

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South Korea and Japan Will End Overseas Coal Financing. Will China Catch Up?

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China, Japan and South Korea are the three top sources for overseas coal financing, but South Korea and Japan will soon drop out of that group. That leaves China as the last major source of overseas investment for coal-based power projects. Shuang Liu, Ye Wang and Yan Wang write that by exiting the overseas coal financing sector, China could make a major dent in global greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

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Meet Ani Dasgupta, WRI’s new President and CEO!

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WRI President and CEO Aniruddha (Ani) Dasgupta stepped into his new role this week after seven years leading WRI’s Cities program. To kick things off, he’s sharing some of his vision in a new video. Ani brings with him a rich background in urban design and sustainability, as well as deep knowledge of the challenges that face vulnerable communities. Read more.

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Read More EXPERT INSIGHTS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Revitalizing Rural America: How Climate-Smart Investments Can Boost Economies Across the U.S.

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July 21, 2021

9 - 10:30am EDT

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Using Satellite Imagery to Investigate Deforestation on GFW

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July 28, 2021

8 - 9am EDT

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