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WRI DIGEST
STW22: Turning Commitments into Action
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Hello! On Wednesday, January 19 at 9:00 am ET we will reveal our selection of the top stories that will shape our world this year. Stories to Watch is WRI’s flagship event, now in its 19th year, and will feature WRI President and CEO Ani Dasgupta, who will dive into the big ideas, data and trends in sustainability, economics and the environment. This year’s presentation will be entirely virtual, with a live Q&A session with WRI’s top experts. I hope you can join us for this conversation! Join us
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Michael Oko
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What’s Next for US Climate Action
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As US President Biden approaches one year in office, WRI’s US Director Dan Lashof assesses how Biden has done in fulfilling his climate commitments and where he has fallen short. This assessment builds on the principles and priorities that WRI presented shortly after Biden took office. Find out how President Biden has been doing and what more his administration can do this year to advance the climate agenda. Read more.
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Creating More Equal Cities This Year
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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with intensifying climate impacts, are creating new burdens on people’s everyday lives – these burdens are felt especially in the global south, where urbanization is fast, informal and unplanned. If there’s any place we can overcome the enormous social and environmental challenges, it’s in cities. Though there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, better collaboration across sectors is essential. Read more.
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What Does “Net-zero Emissions” Mean?
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Momentum to reach global net zero has grown considerably over the last couple of years, with countries, companies and cities all committing to set net-zero targets. But what does setting a net-zero target mean? Kelly Levin, Taryn Fransen and co-authors answer eight important questions about net zero and how countries can take action to meet their goals. Read more.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Stories to Watch 2022
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
9:00 - 10:15 am EST | 2:00 - 3:15 pm GMT
The Future of the UNFCCC: How Can the International Climate Process Be More Effective?
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Monday, January 24, 2022
9:00 - 10:00 am EST | 2:00 - 3:00 pm GMT
Messaging that Works: Engaging Diners in Climate Action
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 am EST | 3:00 - 4:00 pm GMT
Human Rights and the Environment: Evolving practice in Africa
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
8:00 am - 9:30 pm EST | 1:00 - 2:30 pm GMT
Training on Climate Data Tools with Climate Watch
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST | 2:00 - 8:00 pm GMT
How Ministries of Finance Can Drive Resilient, Low-Carbon Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
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First session: Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 9:00 am EST
Second session: Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 10:30 CST
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