Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is raising food prices and causing major implications for food security in regions around the world. These impacts come on top of food insecurity crises that many countries in Africa and the Middle East were already facing due to years of drought and water management issues. This podcast dives into new analysis from the Water, Peace and Security Partnership. Listen here. 

Investing in nature can make communities more resilient to climate change. In fact, nature-based solutions like restoring mangroves and expanding green spaces in cities can be 2 to 5 times more cost-effective than business-as-usual interventions for climate adaptation, and result in greater social benefits and protection. A new WRI study examines opportunities for governments, communities and companies to act. Learn more. 

To have any chance at meeting President Biden’s climate goals, the United States will need to build a lot of infrastructure, very quickly — everything from high-voltage transmission lines to solar rooftops. While far more policy action is needed, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law can energize this process. Ramping up implementation this year is key, WRI experts Dan Lashof and Lori Bird explain. Learn more.