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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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April 20, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Build Back Better: Public Transport and COVID-19 Recovery

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Build Back Better: Public Transport and COVID-19 Recovery  Friday, April 24, 2020 9:00 AM ET Webinar   …

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April 15, 2020 at 7:07 PM

WRI DIGEST: How COVID-19 Affects the Urban Poor

  View Online   Note to the reader: Confronting a New Reality, WRI’s new 2019-2020 Annual Report, lays out our early thinking about how to advance sustainable, inclusive development in the new world created by COVID-19. Our new 2019 Top Outc…

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April 14, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Build Back Better: International Financial Institutions and COVID-19

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Build Back Better: International Financial Institutions and COVID-19 Thursday, April 16, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM ET Webinar …

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April 9, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Starting at 11am ET: Webinar with State and Local Leaders on a U.S. Stimulus Package for Infrastructure

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Build Back Better: Shaping the U.S. Stimulus Package for Infrastructure Thursday, April 9, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET Webinar …

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April 8, 2020 at 8:53 PM

WRI Digest: Combating COVID-19 Without Water

  View Online   COVID-19 Updates: WRI President & CEO Andrew Steer endorsed the decision to postpone the 2020 UN climate summit, adding "in the face of a health emergency and the climate crisis, we cannot afford to tackle one or the othe…

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April 8, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Webinar Tomorrow: State and Local Leaders on a U.S. Stimulus Package for Infrastructure

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Build Back Better: Shaping the U.S. Stimulus Package for Infrastructure Thursday, April 9, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET Webinar …

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April 6, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Webinar on Thurs: State and Local Leaders on a U.S. Stimulus Package for Infrastructure

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Build Back Better: Shaping the U.S. Stimulus Package for Infrastructure Wednesday, April 9, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET Webinar …

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April 2, 2020 at 1:52 PM

WRI Digest: COP26 Postponed | April 3 Webinar: Build Back Better

  View Online   COVID-19 Updates: The UN and UK have postponed the 2020 climate summit. WRI President & CEO Andrew Steer endorsed the decision, adding "in the face of a health emergency and the climate crisis, we cannot afford to tackle o…

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March 31, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Build Back Better | April 3rd Webinar

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Build Back Better: Perspectives on COVID-19 Response and Recovery Friday, April 3, 2020 9:00am ET Webinar   …

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March 25, 2020 at 4:07 PM

WRI Digest: COVID-19 Response and Recovery

  View Online   A note to our readers: The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a global health crisis and human tragedy, with vast and still unfolding economic and social impacts. Over the coming weeks, the WRI Digest will highlight insig…

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March 18, 2020 at 6:50 PM

WRI Digest: Responding to COVID-19

  View Online   Dear John, The global pandemic of infection and fear we now face is inflicting sickness, death and economic hardship around the world – and will sadly get worse before it gets better. It is also reminding us all how deeply vu…

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March 11, 2020 at 7:07 PM

WRI Digest: Climate Action Leaders | America’s New Energy Bill

WRI's weekly newsletter, delivering news, commentary, our latest publications, maps and data to your inbox   View Online   WRI DIGEST 4 Nations Submit Stronger Climate Plans (NDCs)  The Marshall Islands, Suriname, …

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