Integrating Air Quality and Electric Mobility in Latin America
April 4, 2026 – Air pollution is one of the most serious environmental threats to human health worldwide. In 2021,…
In Indonesia, Community-Led Design Improves Water and Sanitation
On rainy days, Meliana Mei walks along an elevated pathway from her home in Makassar, Indonesia, to the market. Water…
Why a No-Risk Category Weakens the EUDR
At the end of April, the European Commission will publish its simplification review of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a…
WRI, Partners Launch New Initiative to Protect Water Supplies and Catchments in Ethiopia’s Tana Subbasin
April 7, 2026 – WRI has initiated a new project aimed at strengthening water security in Ethiopia’s Tana Subbasin. The…
How Bogotá’s Ciclovía Inspired the Open Streets Movement
April 7, 2026 – Every Sunday morning, Bogotá, Colombia, transforms its streets. Over 120 kilometers (745.6 miles) of major city…
Local Siting Laws Are Restricting Renewable Energy Projects Across the U.S.
Electricity demand is surging across the United States, driven by electrification, rapid data center growth, industrial needs and more. Despite…
2026 Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarship Now Open for Submissions
Looking for an opportunity to catalyze efficient, sustainable transport? The Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarship wants to help you transform ideas…
How Rising Temperatures Could Affect Your City
A decade ago, scientists believed that unchecked global warming could heat the world to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F)…
Shanxi, China Creates Over 1,000 Jobs for Displaced Coal Workers
WRI partnered with Chinese provincial decision-makers, policy institutes, coal companies and communities to shift Shanxi’s economic focus from coal production…
Rio de Janeiro Makes Streets Safer for School Children
By conducting road safety analyses around Rio de Janeiro’s school zones, WRI Brasil helped the city secure a $135.2 million…
US Communities Reduce Risks of Wildfires by Improving Forest Health
Cities4Forests and partners mobilized $115 million to restore 320,000 acres of forests and watersheds, an area the size of Los…
China’s Supply Chain Businesses Secure Groundbreaking Renewable Power Deal
WRI China convened supply chain businesses of global brands such as Apple, Decathlon and Lenovo to purchase affordable clean energy…
Flood-Prone Tamil Nadu, India Builds Climate-Resilient Villages
WRI India co-designed and piloted a Climate Resilient Village model that brought solar streetlights, recycling programs and other climate solutions…