World Resources Institute (WRI)
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – Established: 1982. – Mission: To promote environmental sustainability, economic opportunity, and human health and well-being. – Scope: Operates globally, focusing on critical issues at the intersection of environment and development, including climate, energy, food, forests, water, cities, and the ocean. |
| Objectives | – Climate: Drive transformative changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance resilience to climate impacts. – Energy: Promote sustainable energy access and accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources. – Food: Advance sustainable agriculture to feed a growing population while reducing environmental impacts. – Forests: Protect and restore forest ecosystems to sustain biodiversity and livelihoods. – Water: Ensure sustainable water management to meet human and ecological needs. – Cities: Foster sustainable urban development to improve quality of life and reduce environmental footprints. – Ocean: Support the sustainable management and conservation of marine resources. |
| Members (Dec 2024) | – Global Presence: WRI operates in over 60 countries, with offices in the United States, China, India, Brazil, Indonesia, and more. – India’s Status: WRI has a significant presence in India through WRI India, a research organization focusing on sustainable development solutions tailored to the Indian context. |
| Reports/Indices | – World Resources Report: A flagship publication series offering in-depth analysis on global environmental and development issues. – State of Climate Action: Provides comprehensive assessments of global progress toward climate goals. – Global Forest Watch Reports: Deliver insights into global forest conditions and trends. – Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas: Offers data and tools for understanding water-related risks worldwide. – Aqueduct Projected Water Stress Country Rankings: Includes countries’ projected exposure to baseline water stress under various scenarios. – Global Climate Pledges: A Progress Report: Assesses the state of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and progress toward climate goals. |
| Instruments | – Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Establishes global standards for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions. – Global Forest Watch: An online platform providing data and tools for monitoring forests in near real-time. – Aqueduct: A tool for mapping water risks globally. |
| Structure | – Board of Directors: Provides strategic guidance and oversight. – President and CEO: Leads the organization’s overall strategy and operations. – Global Staff: Comprises experts and professionals working across various programs and regions. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities: Focuses on urban sustainability and transformative urban solutions. – WRI India: Addresses India’s environmental and development challenges through research and partnerships. |
| Committees | – Executive Team: Oversees organizational management and program implementation. – Advisory Councils: Provide expertise and guidance on specific program areas. |
| Initiatives | – Global Restoration Initiative: Aims to restore degraded landscapes and enhance ecosystem services worldwide. – Electric School Bus Initiative: Seeks to electrify the entire fleet of U.S. school buses by 2030 to reduce emissions and improve public health. – Industrial Decarbonization: Focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sectors through innovation and policy advocacy. – Climate Watch: An online platform providing data and insights on national and global progress on climate change. – P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030: Facilitates partnerships to drive inclusive and sustainable growth. |
