International climate action isn’t just about fossil fuels anymore—forest conservation and restoration are strategies that are here to stay. The new Paris Agreement adopted at COP21 sent a strong, ...

As coronavirus restrictions ease around the world, many consider a walk around their neighborhood for some fresh air to be a welcome break from confinement. However, socioeconomic status could greatly ...

Almost half of EU cities exceed air pollution limits set by a landmark EU clean air law, according to a new report from ClientEarth and World Resources Institute (WRI). The report raises concerns ...

The COP31 Presidency of Türkiye has released the Antalya Artificial Intelligence Pledge, inviting countries and organizations to sign on. The voluntary pledge aims to harness AI’s potential to advance ...

As we head toward the 2026 UN climate summit (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, next month, the link between climate action, countries' economic security and people's livelihoods and health couldn't be ...

Nearly a year ago, the New York Times ran a devastating story about the deforestation crisis in Malawi and its impact on residents of Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital city. Illegal cutting of nearby forests ...

In an era defined by geopolitical conflicts, volatile energy prices, disrupted supply chains, changing trade relationships and intensifying climate impacts, governments need a steady hand that can ...

Diners increasingly say they want to eat healthier, more sustainable diets. But it can be hard to change old habits. WRI’s "Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices" gives food ...

This paper discusses the potential use of corn stover and e-fuel in the U.S. Corn Belt to create sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and analyzes the gross economic impact of developing a residue-based ...

A coalition of civil society organizations has released a set of Principles for Good Governance in Corporate Standards, calling for strong scientific foundations, transparent decision-making, balanced ...

Indigenous Peoples and local communities are among the world’s most effective forest stewards. Research continues to show that the lands they manage often lose less tree cover, store more carbon and ...

Much of the world’s land is occupied and used by Indigenous Peoples and communities — about 50 percent of it, involving more than 2.5 billion people. But these groups are increasingly losing their ...