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December 7, 2020 at 3:52 PM

This Thursday: A Conversation with European Investment Bank President Dr. Werner Hoyer

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Public Finance and a Green Recovery: A Conversation with EIB President Werner Hoyer Thursday, 10 December 2020  10 am – 11 am ET …

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December 3, 2020 at 3:10 PM

World leaders from Norway to Palau unveil a transformative agenda for the ocean

The world is watching..   View Online   WRI DIGEST 5 Pillars of a New Ocean Agenda  The ocean contributes $1.5 trillion to the global economy, feeds three billion people, and supports hundreds of millions of jo…

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December 3, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Public Finance and a Green Recovery: A Conversation with EIB President Werner Hoyer

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Public Finance and a Green Recovery: A Conversation with EIB President Werner Hoyer Thursday, 10 December 2020  10 am – 11 am ET …

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December 1, 2020 at 4:49 PM

There are so many reasons and here are just a few.

It’s about the changes you enable when you give.   View Online   Dear John, As a subscriber to the weekly WRI Digest, you understand the importance of WRI’s work – it’s why you are part of this engaged community that is committed to ensuring…

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November 24, 2020 at 7:06 PM

We Needed Bolder Action Yesterday, and This Report Proves It

Trees are in trouble…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Climate Action Must Progress Far Faster to Achieve 1.5 C Goal  A major new report by WRI and the ClimateWorks Foundation assessed progress towards meeting the Pa…

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November 17, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Would China lead on a global Climate-Health-Debt Swap? | WRI Receives Bezo’s Gift

Big news inside..   View Online   WRI DIGEST In the Time of COVID-19, China Could Be Pivotal in Swapping Debt for Climate and Health Action  A major debt crisis is brewing in the developing world, as highly ind…

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November 10, 2020 at 7:07 PM

The United States is back in the game when it comes to climate action.

A big win…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Biden Victory Sets Stage for New Day on Climate, Equity, Economy  “We congratulate Joe Biden, who will be the next U.S. president, and Kamala Harris, who will be the first …

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November 8, 2020 at 11:03 PM

Biden Victory Sets Stage for New Day on Climate, Equity, and the Economy

  View Online   Dear John, The election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the next President and Vice President of the United States ushers in a new day for America. The voters prioritized integrity, diversity and decency over divisiveness.…

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November 3, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Water-Energy-Food Nexus: The approach that can diffuse a triple threat

Climate is affecting your coffee   View Online   WRI DIGEST Call to Action on a Triple Threat: Water, Energy and Food Insecurity  Challenges of water, energy and food insecurity are closely linked but rarely ta…

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October 27, 2020 at 6:13 PM

Power of Partnerships | Blue Finance Gap | Protecting from Pollution

City trees get a second chance…   View Online   WRI DIGEST How Partnerships Can Turbo Change Progress on the SDGs  P4G, which works to accelerate green growth through path-breaking public-private partnerships, …

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October 22, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Join Us: P4G State-of-the-Art Awards and WRI Report Launch | Oct. 27

Untitled Document   View Online   Tuesday, October 27th 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. EDT Webinar   As the world addresses the challenges of climate change and meeting the UN Sustainable D…

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October 20, 2020 at 7:10 PM

Farming for the Future | Environmental Justice in Mongolia | A Look at BRT Climate Policy

Who walks the walk..   View Online   WRI DIGEST What Farmers Need to Survive a Changing Climate: Transformative Adaptation  40 years of weather and climate information in India uncovered that while total rainfal…

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October 19, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Next Week: P4G State-of-the-Art Awards and WRI Report Launch

Untitled Document   View Online   Tuesday, October 27th 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. EDT Webinar   As the world addresses the challenges of climate change and meeting the UN Sustainable De…

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October 14, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Mining the Amazon | Restoration in Rwanda | New: Cool Food Meals

What’s new climate federalism?   View Online   WRI DIGEST Mining Threatens 20% of Indigenous Lands in the Amazon  New WRI research shows that legal large-scale mining concessions and illegal mining areas overla…

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October 6, 2020 at 6:11 PM

China’s Surprise Climate Pledges | Rural Women and COVID-19

Will other countries follow suit?   View Online   WRI DIGEST Understanding China’s New Climate Pledges  China’s new climate pledges represent one of the most significant signs of progress in tackling climate ch…

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September 29, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Climate Diplomacy Builds Momentum at the Close of UNGA

What makes a good NDC..   View Online   WRI DIGEST China and Big Business Give Climate Diplomacy a Kick-Start at UNGA and Climate Week  This week marks the end of the UN’s 75th General Assembly (UNGA)—and the f…

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September 23, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Here’s Some Areas of Improvement as Leaders Gather for UNGA

How the fires affect climate..   View Online   WRI DIGEST 75th UN General Assembly Unlike Any Before—But Ideals Remain Relevant  As the United Nations marks its 75th anniversary this week with a General Assembly…

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September 15, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Bottom-up climate action and ESG funds gain momentum amid the pandemic

But where do we fall short..   View Online   WRI DIGEST Delivering on America's Pledge  With the U.S. presidential election just weeks away, a new report from America’s Pledge shows that states, cities and compa…

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September 14, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Register: A Conversation with Enric Sala | Wed. 16

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to The Nature of Nature: A Conversation with Enric Sala  Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET   Webinar   …

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September 9, 2020 at 6:03 PM

5 Pillars of COVID-19 Recovery | Unpacking CFTC’s New Report | Ending Water Conflict and Insecurity

You can’t build back better without…   View Online   WRI DIGEST 5 Pillars for a Green and Resilient Recovery from COVID-19  The COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis is likely to push tens of millions of people…

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September 9, 2020 at 2:24 PM

The Nature of Nature: A Conversation with Enric Sala

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to The Nature of Nature: A Conversation with Enric Sala  Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET   Webinar   …

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September 2, 2020 at 1:53 PM

Join our Sept 9 webinar w/ Christiana Figueres, Vanessa Nakate and more -- Climate Action 2.0

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Climate Action 2.0: Sparking an Era of Transformational Climate Leadership Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET to 11:00 AM ET Webinar …

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September 1, 2020 at 6:10 PM

MDB Climate Finance | Fighting Hunger with Maize, Lentils and Fish| Cutting U.S. Ag Emissions

Your guide to multilateral bank finance…   View Online   WRI DIGEST The Good, the Bad and the Urgent: MDB Climate Finance in 2019  Each year multilateral development banks provide billions of dollars in climate …

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August 26, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Join us on Sept 9 - Climate Action 2.0: Sparking an Era of Transformational Climate Leadership

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Climate Action 2.0: Sparking an Era of Transformational Climate Leadership Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:00 AM ET to 11:00 AM ET Webinar …

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August 25, 2020 at 6:04 PM

How the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Boosts Climate Deniers

Bringing World Water Week to your home..   View Online   WRI DIGEST How the Chamber of Commerce's Scorecard Elevates Climate Deniers  Last year the powerful U.S. Chamber of Commerce publicly acknowledged for th…

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August 18, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Boosting Economies: From Low-Carbon Investments to Tackling Crime

New problems call for new solutions…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Going Low-Carbon Can Help Brazil Build Back Better   The COVID-19 crisis will shrink Brazil’s economy more than 6% in 2020. What if there’s a way t…

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August 4, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Time to Invest in Low-Carbon Tech and Leave ‘Clean Coal’ Behind

If you want to see growth…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Will China Finally Block “Clean Coal” from Green Bonds Market?  Green bonds are increasingly popular in China but some fund coal plants due to outdated crite…

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July 28, 2020 at 6:08 PM

U.S. Growth and Emissions | Global Ag Subsidies | Brooklyn Bridge Reimagined

Including the ocean in national accounts   View Online   WRI DIGEST U.S. States Decouple Economic Growth from Emissions   Between 2005 and 2017, four of five U.S. states debunked the myth that economic growth c…

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July 21, 2020 at 5:13 PM

A new status quo: Plan for shocks and prosper

We can’t wait to act…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Why Disaster Preparedness Cannot Wait  WRI President and CEO Andrew Steer teamed up with Jagan Chapagain, head of the International Federation of Red Cross and R…

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July 14, 2020 at 2:04 PM

Add Restoration into COVID-19 Plans for Best Results

What to do with trillions of relief funds…   View Online   WRI DIGEST 4 Investments to Secure Ocean Health and Wealth  A new analysis commissioned by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy finds t…

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July 8, 2020 at 6:12 PM

Shifting from “grey” to “green” infrastructure

Resilient solutions in Germany, LA and India   View Online   WRI DIGEST Germany’s COVID-19 Stimulus Prioritizes Low-carbon Investments  Germany’s €130 billion ($146 billion) domestic stimulus package will not o…

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July 7, 2020 at 7:41 PM

The Journey of the Global Environment Facility: Delivering Transformational Change

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Webinar: The Journey of the Global Environment Facility: Delivering Transformational Change July 9th 2020 9:00 am – 10:30 am EST …

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July 2, 2020 at 7:35 PM

WRI Webinars Happening Next Week

Untitled Document   View Online   WRI Webinars Happening Next Week:   Building a Clean and Resilient Recovery from the COVID-19 Crisis Tuesday, July 07, 2020 8:00-9:30 AM EDT / 13:00-14:30 BST …

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June 30, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Building Climate Resilience at the Local Level

Renewables could lead the energy race…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Deep-Seabed Mining to Power Renewables?  Scaling up renewables needs more wind turbines, solar panels and batteries, all of which require more m…

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June 29, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Tomorrow: EBRD President on the Green Transition

  View Online   Hi John, Tomorrow, WRI President Andrew Steer interviews Sir Suma Chakrabarti, the outgoing President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. They’ll talk about Sir Suma’s eight years at the helm of EBRD and …

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June 24, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Conversation with EBRD President Suma Chakrabarti

  View Online   Dear John, After eight years—two terms—at the helm of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Sir Suma Chakrabarti will join us for a valedictory conversation with WRI President & CEO Andrew Steer.   Green …

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June 23, 2020 at 6:02 PM

There are more nature-based solutions than you thought

If we speak for the trees…   View Online   WRI DIGEST How to Grow a Trillion Trees  In January, the World Economic Forum launched the Trillion Trees Initiative to protect and grow a trillion trees to fight clim…

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June 17, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Happening Tomorrow | Build Back Better: Three Transformations for Clean Air

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Build Back Better: Three Transformations for Clean Air Thursday, June 18, 2020 9:00 a.m. EDT Webinar   …

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June 16, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Entrepreneurs are pioneering the new normal

Let’s rethink the supply chain   View Online   WRI DIGEST Africa’s Restoration Entrepreneurs Aid in COVID-19 Response  The coronavirus crisis has put Africa’s food systems under pressure, disrupting supply chai…

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June 10, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Using AI to Tackle Global Environment Challenges

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Using AI to Tackle Global Environment Challenges: Microsoft AI for Earth-WRI Collaboration Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:00 p.m. EDT …

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June 9, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Europe’s Recovery | Forest Solutions | Big Data

Green is the theme…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Europe Charts a Course for Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19  The European Union has announced plans to set aside 25% of a proposed €750 billion ($826 billion) co…

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June 2, 2020 at 6:32 PM

From forests to oceans, there’s work to be done

Where to begin solving the problem…   View Online   Note to Our Readers: As protests denouncing racism spread from New York to New Zealand, WRI President and CEO Andrew Steer issued a statement. “To solve global challenges—whether it is clim…

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May 27, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Supply Chain SOS | Build Back Bluer | Fossil Fuel Jobs

It’s time to shake up the systems…   View Online   WRI DIGEST 3 Ways to Tackle the COVID-19 Food Crisis  From the US Midwest to India’s countryside, farmers are dumping milk and letting ripe fruit rot because th…

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May 19, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Designing Recovery | A Take-Down | Tracking Locusts

Important facts you may have missed   View Online   WRI DIGEST Designing the COVID-19 Recovery for a Safer and More Resilient World  Stimulus packages that address climate change and prioritize efficiency, equal…

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May 12, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Food Security | Quantitative Easing | Salvaging 2020

Emergency steps will have long-term effects   View Online   WRI DIGEST COVID-19 Damaged the Global Food System, But a Stronger One Can Emerge  Before the current crisis, an estimated 820 million people went to …

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May 5, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Recovery | Climate Ambition | Resilience

One thing we talk about more than COVID-19? Resilience.   View Online   WRI DIGEST Raising Climate Ambition in the Time of COVID-19  Governments and international financial institutions are mobilizing trillions…

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May 4, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Build Back Better: Resilience of Vulnerable Populations and COVID-19

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Build Back Better: Resilience of Vulnerable Populations and COVID-19 Thursday, May 7, 2020 9:00 a.m. EDT Webinar   …

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April 28, 2020 at 6:05 PM

WRI Digest: All this and flooding, too? New WRI maps warn of rising flood tolls

  View Online   WRI DIGEST The Number of People Affected by Floods Will Double by 2030  New WRI geospatial analysis finds that the number of people affected by river and coastal floods worldwide will double by …

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April 27, 2020 at 3:51 PM

Build Back Better: Cities at the Frontlines of COVID-19 Impact and Recovery

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Build Back Better: Cities at the Frontlines of COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:30 a.m. EDT Webinar …

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April 22, 2020 at 3:05 PM

WRI Digest: Celebrating the 50th Earth Day Despite the Pandemic

  View Online   Note to our readers: 50 years ago, people turned sorrow into purpose to create the first Earth Day. Today, though COVID-19 is keeping people from gathering, the crisis is teaching us all that we are much more connected than we…

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