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  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 7:09 PM

2022 Brings New Challenges to Cities

Untitled Document Get a preview of this year’s Stories to Watch   View Online   WRI DIGEST 3 Major Questions for Cities in 2022   The COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing climate crisis and urban inequity will change cities…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
January 5, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Will you join us for Stories to Watch 2022?

Untitled Document   View Online   You are cordially invited to World Resources Institute's Stories to Watch 2022 Wednesday, January 19, 2022 9:00 - 10:15 AM EST   New …
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
January 4, 2022 at 7:06 PM

New Year, New Stories to Watch

Untitled Document Can new legislation get the U.S. to net-zero?   View Online   WRI DIGEST Coming Soon: Stories to Watch 2022   The past few years have seen proliferation of commitments to tackle the climate crisis…
  Ani Dasgupta, World Resources · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 6:29 PM

How will you show your commitment?

Double down on a just, sustinable future.   View Online   Dear John, As we prepare to welcome a new year, I hope you will join WRI in doubling down on our commitment to build a just, sustainable future. Your generous gift in these final hou…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 3:31 PM

[Save the Date] WRI's Stories to Watch 2022

Untitled Document   View Online   Save the Date for World Resources Institute's Stories to Watch 2022 Wednesday, January 19, 2022 9:00 - 10:15 AM EST   Save the Date f…
  Liz Cook · [email protected]
December 27, 2021 at 6:03 PM

The planet can't wait

  View Online   Dear John, With your gift to WRI, you’re helping to lay the groundwork for a global shift toward sustainable development and a more equitable society. Through path-breaking research and high-level coalitions, our team of ex…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
December 21, 2021 at 7:04 PM

WRI’s Top Stories from 2021

Untitled Document Forests, climate leaders and the IPCC…   View Online   WRI DIGEST   As the year comes to a close, we’ve gathered a selection of WRI’s top articles published on Insights in 2021. These stories, selecte…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
December 14, 2021 at 7:11 PM

Why Isn’t the World Doing More to Protect Environmental Defenders

Untitled Document A critical moment for the largest climate bill in US history…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Why Won’t Countries Protect the Lives of Environmental Defenders? For years environmental defenders have b…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
December 7, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Cutting Out the Waste from Fashion

Untitled Document New funding for Indigenous land protection…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Partnership in Kenya Offers a Breakthrough to Recycle Fashion Waste  Up to 20% of fabric never makes it into the clothes we b…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 7:05 PM

What’s Next for Corporate Climate Action

Untitled Document WRI’s new ocean data platform launches…   View Online   WRI DIGEST How the Private Sector Can Achieve Its Climate Pledges  At COP26, the private sector promised to work towards net-zero emissions,…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Unpacking the Glasgow Outcome

Untitled Document Uber and Lyft drivers key in the shift to EVs…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Key Outcomes from the UN Climate Summit  The COP26 climate summit is over. Where did things land? In a comprehensive new a…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 7:07 PM

COP26 is done. Time to turn promises into action

Untitled Document Forests took center stage at the climate summit.   View Online   WRI DIGEST Bright Spots at COP26 Must Turn into Action and More Ambition  Negotiators found common ground on key issues at COP26 bu…
  Ani Dasgupta, World Resources · [email protected]
November 15, 2021 at 5:47 PM

COP26 is over - it’s time to turn commitments into action

We must now ensure that promises made in Glasgow are implemented successfully and in a way that is fair and benefits all people.   View Online   Dear John,    The climate talks in Glasgow wrapped up over the weekend, where negotiators spent t…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Week 2 at COP26: Will It Deliver?

Untitled Document Key funders will invest billions in restoration ...   View Online   WRI DIGEST The Highs and Lows of the World Leaders Summit  The World Leaders Summit at COP26 delivered several big announcements…
  Wanjira Mathai, World Resources · [email protected]
November 8, 2021 at 9:12 AM

We still need to see more results, greater action at COP26

I arrived in Glasgow for COP26 from my home in Kenya, where over 2M people face hunger due to a devastating drought.   View Online   Dear John,    I arrived in Glasgow for COP26 last week, from my home country of Kenya, where over 2 million p…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
November 7, 2021 at 11:16 PM

WRI Events at COP26: Week Two

Untitled Document WRI continues to be at the heart of many conversations at COP26.   View Online   Explore WRI’s COP26 Resource Hub, where our experts are tracking developments, sharing ideas and providing analysis to unpack what’s at s…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
November 2, 2021 at 7:49 PM

World Leaders Gather in Glasgow for Pivotal Climate Summit

Untitled Document What to expect on finance at COP26...   View Online   WRI DIGEST   COP26 kicks off in Glasgow this week. Hear from WRI President and CEO Ani Dasgupta on what’s needed from world leaders at the climate…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 31, 2021 at 10:03 PM

WRI Events at COP26: Week One

Untitled Document WRI is at the heart of many conversations at COP26.   View Online   Explore WRI’s COP26 Resource Hub, where our experts are tracking developments, sharing ideas and providing analysis to unpack what’s at stake and crit…
  Ani Dasgupta · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 11:58 AM

State of Climate Action 2021 Report | Join the Launch at 9:00am ET

  View Online   Dear Colleague, Combatting the climate crisis requires us to rapidly transform the systems that propel our economy, including power generation, buildings, industry, transport, land use, and agriculture—as well as scaling up …
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Join us Thursday: State of Climate Action 2021

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to State of Climate Action 2021 October 28, 2021 9:00 am - 10:15 am EDT Online   Combatting the…
  Helen Mountford, World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 9:40 PM

All eyes on Glasgow as we head to COP26 [Correction]

Untitled Document This is a moment to rebuild global solidarity and trust between countries.   View Online     Dear John, The good news is the path to limit global warming to 1.5°C is narrow, but possible. Success will take concerted act…
  Helen Mountford, World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 9:18 PM

All eyes on Glasgow as we head to COP26

Untitled Document This is a moment to rebuild global solidarity and trust between countries.   View Online     Dear %%dynamic_content_438%%, The good news is the path to limit global warming to 1.5°C is narrow, but possible. Success will…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 25, 2021 at 3:39 PM

TOMORROW: Introduction to WRI’s Land & Carbon Lab

Untitled Document TOMORROW: Introduction to WRI’s Land & Carbon Lab   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Land & Carbon Lab: Addressing the Global Land Squeeze for Climate, Biodiversity and People    …
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 2:34 PM

NEW: Speakers Announced for WRI’s Land & Carbon Lab Launch

Untitled Document NEW: Speakers Announced for WRI’s Land & Carbon Lab Launch   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Land & Carbon Lab: Addressing the Global Land Squeeze for Climate, Biodiversity and Peopl…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 19, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Creating Equitable Cities of the Future

Untitled Document How to Ensure COP26 is a Success   View Online   WRI DIGEST A New Vision to Reduce Urban Inequality  WRI just launched the final synthesis report of the World Resources Report: Towards a More Equa…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Join Me Tomorrow for a Special Conversation on the Future of Cities

Untitled Document Join me tomorrow for a special conversation on the future of cities.   View Online   World Resources Institute invites you to World Resources Report Synthesis Launch: Seven Transformations for More Equitable and…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 6:03 PM

You're Invited: State of Climate Action 2021

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to State of Climate Action 2021 October 28, 2021 9:00 am - 10:15 am EDT Online   Combatting the…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 2:11 PM

Join Us: Win-Win Solutions for More Equal Cities

Untitled Document Join us to learn which 7 transformations will help build more equitable, sustainable cities   View Online   World Resources Institute invites you to World Resources Report Synthesis Launch: Seven Transformations…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 6:05 PM

The $100B Question: Which Countries are Making Good on Climate Finance?

Untitled Document WRI's new and inclusive vision for cities.   View Online   WRI DIGEST Which Countries Are Providing Their Fair Share of Climate Finance? And Which Aren’t?  Despite a collective commitment of $100 …
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Join Us: Introduction to WRI’s Land & Carbon Lab

Untitled Document   View Online   World Resources Institute Invites You to Land & Carbon Lab: Addressing the Global Land Squeeze for Climate, Biodiversity and People    October 26, 2021 11:00 am - 12:15 am EDT Online …
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 6:05 PM

COP26 is Just a Month Away, WRI Has You Covered.

How cutting methane can slow climate change…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Cutting Methane Emissions Can Have a Big Impact on Climate Change  The United States, European Union and other major economies recently anno…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
October 4, 2021 at 4:06 PM

You’re Invited: More Equal Cities Can Be Better Cities

Untitled Document Join us to learn which 7 transformations will help build more equitable, sustainable cities   View Online   World Resources Institute invites you to World Resources Report Synthesis Launch: Seven Transformations…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 6:44 PM

5 Things to Watch at Climate Week This Week

5 Things Vulnerable Nations Need at the COP26…"   View Online   WRI DIGEST 5 Things Vulnerable Nations Need at the COP26 Climate Summit  Seeking support from wealthier and developed nations, climate-vulnerable co…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 5:36 PM

7 Transformations for Cities [Event]

Untitled Document Join us to learn which 7 transformations will help build more equitable, sustainable cities   View Online   World Resources Institute invites you to World Resources Report Synthesis Launch: Seven Transformations…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 7:06 PM

5 Things to Watch at Climate Week This Week

How to feed the world and reduce emissions..."   View Online   WRI DIGEST 5 Issues to Watch at Climate Week 2021  The world is at a make-or-break moment in the fight to address the climate emergency. Coming on th…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Funding Africa’s Top 100 Tree Restoration Projects

Climate the “greatest threat” to global health…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Climate Inaction Is the "Greatest Threat" to Global Health  An editorial published in more than 200 health and medical journals warns tha…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
September 13, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Reserve Your Spot at the Launch

Untitled Document   View Online   Join the World Resources Institute for  TRANSFORMING CITIES FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET: LAUNCH OF URBANSHIFT Tuesday, September 21, 2021  8:00 – 9:30am EDT   …
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Launch of UrbanShift: Transforming Cities for People and Planet

Untitled Document   View Online   The World Resources Institute invites you to TRANSFORMING CITIES FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET: LAUNCH OF URBANSHIFT Tuesday, September 21, 2021  8:00 – 9:30am EDT     …
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 6:07 PM

Dutch Environmental Champion to Lead WRI Europe

Managing growing water risk India and Mexico City…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Data and AI Help India Manage Water to Keep the Lights On  Increased droughts and floods threaten India’s energy supply, hindering hyd…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Companies and Cities Vital to Reaching 100% Clean Energy

Nature-based solutions can help control flooding…   View Online   WRI DIGEST How Nature-based Solutions Can Help Control Mississippi Floods  Hurricane Ida battered Louisiana and Mississippi this week, leaving flo…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 12:36 PM

Save the Date: Transforming Cities for People and Planet

Untitled Document   View Online   Save the Date TRANSFORMING CITIES FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET: LAUNCH OF URBANSHIFT Tuesday, September 21, 2021  8:00 – 9:30am EDT   We’re ex…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Solving Global Water Crises Is Cheaper Than You Think

Ani Dasgupta reflects on the IPCC report…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Solving Global Water Crises Is Cheaper Than You Think  A quarter of the world’s population lives in countries facing extremely high water stres…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
August 17, 2021 at 6:04 PM

5 Big Findings From the New IPCC Climate Report

Extreme weather continues…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Will Recent Extreme Weather Spur More Climate Finance from Wealthy Nations?  With the catastrophic effects of climate change increasingly evident around the w…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 6:05 PM

What Are Digital Climate Services and How Will They Feed the World?

COP26 just three months away…   View Online   WRI DIGEST What Are Digital Climate Services and How Can They Feed the World?  Food insecurity is rising as climate change undermines production. New research from th…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Food Systems Need an Overhaul. How the UN Food Summit Can Help

Flooding toll to double by 2030...   View Online   WRI DIGEST Our Food Systems Need an Overhaul. Here’s How the UN Food Summit Can Help.  The 2021 UN Food Systems Pre-Summit kicking off in Rome this week ahead of…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 6:07 PM

Introducing Cosmas Ochieng and WRI’s new Center for Equitable Development

Improving GHG inventories for U.S. natural and working lands…   View Online   WRI DIGEST Lessons from Durban’s Approach to Water Resilience  A decade ago, reservoirs serving Durban, South Africa, were dangerously…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 2:17 PM

Climate Benefits the US Infrastructure Bill Leaves Out

A video message from WRI’s new president and CEO, Ani Dasgupta   View Online   WRI DIGEST “Resilient Rosario” Wins Prize for Cities!  An urban agriculture program in Rosario, Argentina, earned the 2020/2021 Prize…
  World Resources Institute · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Ani Dasgupta Named WRI’s President and CEO

Executive VP Manish Bapna Leaves to Head NRDC…   View Online   WRI DIGEST WRI Names New President and CEO   ​​​​ WRI’s Global Board named Aniruddha (Ani) Dasgupta as our new President and CEO. Raised in Delhi, In…
  WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 6:17 PM

Join Us Tomorrow: Prize for Cities Awards Ceremony

  View Online   Connect with us: prizeforcities.org   @WRIRossCities    Facebook Join Us Tomorrow: 2020-2021 Prize for Cities Awards Ceremony Tuesday, June 29, 9:30am - 10:30am ET   What does …
  WRI Global Board Co-Chairs · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Announcing WRI’s Next President and CEO

  View Online   Dear John, We are pleased to let you know that earlier today WRI’s Global Board announced that it has selected Ani Dasgupta to be the next President and CEO of WRI. Ani, who currently leads WRI’s Cities program, will become …