The UN recently warned that the war in Ukraine could help push tens of millions of people into food insecurity. Without intervention, this looming global food crisis could last for years. WRI experts explore solutions that can provide immediate relief while still keeping a sustainable future in sight. Read more. 

As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of cities implemented bike lanes and other incentives to encourage socially distanced travel. The benefits they’ve seen for citizens and the environment are now encouraging many of them to make cycling infrastructure permanent. Nicholas Walton interviews experts from WRI, the European Cyclists’ Federation and more in this edition of the WRI Big Ideas into Action podcast. Listen here. 

Thousands of companies have now set “science-based” emissions-reduction targets, those in line with the level of reductions scientists say are necessary for preventing the worst effects of climate change. Now comes the next phase of corporate climate action, argues WRI’s Center for Sustainable Business Director Kevin Moss: actually spelling out how companies will meet their goals. Read more.