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It Could Only Cost 1% of GDP to Solve Global Water Crises 

New WRI research finds that attaining water security could be cheaper than we think. In fact, 75 countries can achieve sustainable water management for less than 2% of their 2030 GDP, write Colin Strong and Samantha Kuzma.  Read more.
 

A well provides water in Jedane, Ethiopia. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Lindsey/U.S. Navy
Solar panels and wind turbines. Photo by Kenueone/Pixabay

Low-Carbon Growth Is a $26 Trillion Opportunity. Here Are 4 Ways to Seize It. 

As heads of state and CEOs gather for the World Economic Forum in Davos, they should know that climate change isn’t just a business risk — it’s an opportunity. Read more.

Pasig City, Philippines. Photo by P199/Wikimedia Commons

DIY Climate Resilience 

After Typhoon Ondoy struck one Philippine city, the government wanted to relocate residents up to 60 miles away. Instead, they built their own apartment complex designed to withstand floods and storms. Read more.

Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant in Iceland, where 200 tons of carbon dioxide were injected into the subsurface as part of the CarbFix project. Photo by CarbFix/Wikimedia

2020 Could Be the Year Carbon Removal Takes Off 

In just a year, carbon removal has gone from a "radical fix" to a necessary tool for addressing the climate crisis. WRI’s climate experts explain. Read more.


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Workshop: Science Based Target Setting Criteria for Financial Institutions
February 12, 2020
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM GMT
London, United Kingdom

The Challenge of Reducing Scope 3 Emissions: Meaningful Supplier Engagement
March 06, 2020
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM EST
Detroit, MI

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