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The world faces multiple, simultaneous crises. Widening inequality and economic turmoil threaten communities around the globe. Biodiversity is declining. The impacts of climate change — from extreme heat to destructive floods — are becoming ever-more threatening. While the transition to a better future has begun, it’s not yet happening at the speed and scale necessary. What the world needs is a great transition. And WRI has the research, partnerships and global reach to help get it right. We envision a new era in which the world can meet people’s needs while curbing climate change and protecting nature. We see a future where everyone can enjoy clean air, walkable cities, vibrant landscapes, nutritious food and affordable energy. Ecosystems are thriving. The climate is stable. We start with rigorous research, work with partners to apply evidence-based approaches globally and in focus countries, and broadly share lessons learned to create systemic change around the world.
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#LatinAmerica is rarely cited as a #renewableenergy leader, but the region is a hot bed for #cleanenergy innovation as Javier Bustos from ACENOR AG explained on our Clean Energy Ministerial preview #podcast: https://bit.ly/4gIXJop
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How can renewable energy drive rural revitalization?🏞️ In Shandong, known for its economic and agricultural significance, this question is at the forefront of its development agenda as this province is working to build 100 PV towns and 1000 PV villages by 2025. Lejia Village is part if this ambitious solar initiative. Facing challenges in implementation, World Resources Institute (WRI) China organized a learning visit for Lejia Village to Zhejiang, hoping to offer fresh ideas and potential solutions. 🌞 Watch the full story: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g33hQxPR #SolarEnergy #RuralDevelopment #CleanEnergy #China #SustainableFuture
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✋🏼The EU Deforestation Regulation Should Not be Delayed The European Commission proposed to delay the enforcement of its landmark EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by twelve months. The law seeks to ban the import of certain commodities linked to deforestation or forest degradation from entering or being traded in the EU. Stientje van Veldhoven, Vice-president and Regional Director for Europe of World Resources Institute responds: “The European Commission's proposal to delay the enforcement of the EU Deforestation Regulation is disappointing. It sends the wrong signal to national governments, both within and outside the EU, as well as to business partners, suggesting that the creation of a deforestation-free commodity market can wait. “Given that the EU’s imports of commodities account for 13-16% of global deforestation, despite representing only 7% of the world’s population, its environmental footprint and consumer influence are disproportionately large. The world’s forests cannot afford another year without stronger protection. “While we recognize the challenges the regulation poses for some producing countries, particularly for smallholder farmers, the focus should have been on easing implementation and ensuring greater support for tropical-producing nations. Most disappointing is the push from EU countries to delay enforcement, despite having more technical and financial resources to establish supply chain monitoring and traceability. “However, it is good to see that the proposal does not amend any substantive rules of the regulation. If this does not lead to further delays, we are still en route to a better protection of our global forests from harmful trade.” 📑 Read the statement: https://bit.ly/4ejwBLb 🌴 🌳 🌍 Global Forest Watch #EUDR #deforestation #forests #supplychains #nature
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📊 The difference between a 1.5°C and 3°C future could mean an additional month of #heatwave days in some #cities, profoundly impacting daily life and work. New WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities analysis with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies offers actionable data for policymakers: https://bit.ly/4eoXblE #UrbanHeat
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The fight against climate change may be missing a critical strategy 👇 Incorporating strategic policies that encourage people to integrate climate-friendly activities into our daily lives like: 🥗Eating a plant-based diet 🚗Lessening reliance on gas-fueled cars 💡Reducing household energy consumption Learn more👉 https://bit.ly/47VoBNZ #climatechange #environment #nature #sustainability #plantbased
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Yesterday kicked off the first Clean Energy Ministerial since countries committed to tripling #renewable energy and doubling #energyefficiency at COP28🌎 Hear why the global #energytransition is at Brazil this week on our latest #podcast▶️ https://bit.ly/4gIXJop
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Why are we seeing more floods? Is it fueled by climate change? 🌧️ 🌍 👉 Swipe to get answers. Go even more in depth here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zp5Y2S #extremeweather #floods #climatecrisis #climatechange
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Transforming our global food systems requires bold ideas, diverse voices, and cross-sector collaboration. At #ClimateWeekNYC, the Systems Change Lab – convened by World Resources Institute and the Bezos Earth Fund – brought together six leaders to explore the shifts needed for a sustainable, equitable food future: Andy Jarvis (Bezos Earth Fund) on the power of celebrating wins to drive meaningful change for food system transformation. Dana Gunders (ReFED) on how cutting food waste can free up land the size of Argentina. Facundo Etchebehere (Danone) showing how private sector can lead on reshaping conversations around sustainable, low-carbon nutrition. Jon Kung (Chef & Content Creator) on leveraging influencer power to inspire sustainable choices. We need to spread climate hope and not be consumed by climate anxiety. Kate MacKenzie (NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy) on making healthy, climate-friendly meals the easy choice. They’ve reduced GHG emissions in their food procurement by over 25%! Raychel Santo (World Resources Institute) on the systemic shifts needed to transform food and agriculture. Complex systems, but outlines the simple things we need to move the needle on. This conversation highlighted the power of hope, data, and action to build a better future for people and the planet. Our systems change story is one of practical action and momentum, led by trailblazers forging the path to a sustainable future. #SystemsChange #FutureOfFood
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AI has the potential to change the game in the fight for nature and climate – and at #ClimateWeekNYC, it was front and center at the World Resources Institute and the Bezos Earth Fund’s "Harnessing AI and Satellite Monitoring for a Nature-Positive Future" panel. 🛰️ From real-time biodiversity monitoring to sustainable business growth in Africa, the panelists showcased the diverse power of AI in building a more sustainable world. Here’s what they had to say: Craig Mills of WRI’s Land & Carbon Lab set the tone, highlighting the revolutionary shift AI brings to land monitoring – making data accessible, actionable, and a key enabler of achieving global conservation and climate goals. Kelly Levin from the Bezos Earth Fund unveiled how the Fund is tapping into AI's vast potential to drive change in three areas: conserving biodiversity, revolutionizing sustainable proteins, and transforming energy grids – posing the question: Can AI be the vehicle that speeds up systemic change? Evan Tachovsky, leading WRI’s Data Lab, shared this pragmatic approach: AI should only be used when it improves time, cost, or skill – and called for rigorous evaluation to ensure that AI-driven solutions aren’t just hype but deliver real-world results. Drew Purves from Google DeepMind explored how geo-AI is breaking new ground in biodiversity monitoring, with foundational modeling helping topple the last barriers to real-time global ecosystem prediction, likening it to a domino effect – one that’s reshaping how we track and understand nature. Laura McGorman of Meta’s Data for Good showcased how open data, AI, and collaborations between tech and NGOs are fueling initiatives like detailed population mapping and transparent tracking of tree growth – equipping conservation projects with actionable insights to amplify their impact. Rekia Foudel from the Barka Fund brought it back to the ground, highlighting how African entrepreneurs are using AI to drive sustainable, climate-resilient practices in landscape restoration, and turn environmental challenges into economic opportunities – showing that climate change solutions can be both profitable and impactful. AI is already empowering, evaluating, and transforming our approach to climate and nature. But the question remains – how can we harness this tech revolution to deliver the systems change our planet urgently needs?
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