Sending many thanks to Tig Notaro for selecting WRI as her charity of choice while competing on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire🌍 Tig has been a supporter of WRI for several years, and we are so grateful to her for spotlighting our mission. Tune in TONIGHT at 8/7c on ABC or stream on HULU.

🌲🌲Vast stretches of unbroken forested wilderness, or intact forest landscapes, are uniquely valuable. But they’re also under threat. Global Nature Watch's latest research reveals the reasons behind intact forest loss, and what can be done👉 go.wri.org/intact-fores...

Fragmentation and Fires Are Threatening the World’s Last Intact Forests

The world's remaining intact forest landscapes are shrinking. Human-caused fires, logging, and mining, drilling and exploration are the leading causes.

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📰STATEMENT: European Commission Sets 46% Electrification Target Alongside Carbon Market Reform Read the full statement from Clem Perry, Global Clean Energy Supply Lead at WRI ➡️ go.wri.org/wri-electrif...

Kelp forests are among the most diverse habitats on Earth. But climate change, poor water quality and overfishing have damaged up to 60% of them in the last 50 years. We look at what’s at stake and how to protect the ocean’s kelp 👉 go.wri.org/kelp-ocean-bs

Latest Foreign Desk on Monocle Radio, looking at the scramble for critical minerals and/or rare earths. With @lynneodonnell.bsky.social, Guillaume de Brier at the International Peace Information Service, and Ke Wang at @worldresources.bsky.social. monocle.com/radio/shows/...

The scramble for critical minerals

As the global competition for minerals intensifies, we consider the geopolitics at play. How did China emerge as a dominant...

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Carbon calculators usually focus on individual choices: what you eat, how you travel, how you power your home. Our new calculator is different. It’s designed for decision-makers whose choices affect large numbers of people, from policymakers to large companies: go.wri.org/climate-calc...

Calculating Climate Behavior Change Wins at Scale: Here’s What Works

If you are admitted to a New York City public hospital, the in-patient meal menu might surprise you: It’s filled with items like a veggie pad Thai and a Moroccan vegetable tagine. The options look so ...

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🌡Limiting global warming to 1.5°C has been the world's North Star for climate action. A critical benchmark against which policies are set and progress is measured. So, what happens if we breach it? We break it down➡️ go.wri.org/1-5-c-bs

📝 New working paper from @worldresources.bsky.social tallies up climate finance “beyond the usual suspects,” finding over $100 billion from 2013-2023 came from countries not traditionally counted—rising rapidly since 2020 and peaking at $17B in 2023. Learn more: go.wri.org/non-traditio...

$102 Billion in Climate Finance Beyond the “Usual Suspects” Reveals a Growing Multipolar Reality

The new collective quantified goal (NCQG) for climate finance sets a target of $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 to support climate action in developing countries. Reaching this number will require a sig...

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🔥Record-breaking heat is striking cities across Western Europe. In an interview with CNN, @wrirosscities.bsky.social's Eric Mackres explained that passive cooling solutions like shade structures, cool roofs & urban trees — are 🔑 to tackling extreme urban heat. Read more ➡️ go.wri.org/europe-dilem...

Today at #LCAW2026, the 🆕 CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council met for the 1st time. A group of mayors & regional leaders from around the 🌏, the group will shape #CHAMPclimate’s strategic direction, advocacy priorities & implementation efforts. ➡️ www.c40.org/news/cities-...

Today at #LCAW2026, #CHAMPclimate kicked off a new era of climate action. Representing 40% of the 🌍’s emissions with 77 countries & the European Union, the coalition is supercharging ⚡ impact on the ground through its 🆕 Implementation Roadmap. ➡️ go.wri.org/champ-steeri...

🥗Vegetarian and vegan diets are still a hard sell. Fortunately, the science on how to change this is getting clearer. Here, we examine how a few leading food providers are boosting uptake of plant-based options➡️ go.wri.org/plant-based-...

Restaurants Are Using Behavioral Science to Promote Plant-based Eating — and It’s Working

From Unicorn Burgers to reimagined meatballs, food service providers are getting creative with their plant-based offerings. In the process, they’re saving money and reducing their planetary impact.

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New social media toolkit for the 11th Our Ocean Conference! The toolkit offers plenty of useful resources and inspiration. Join the conversation online ➡️ https://bit.ly/OOC11Toolkit #OurOceanKenya #OOC11 #OceanComms @worldresources.bsky.social

🔌🪫An EV battery does not reach end-of-life when it leaves a vehicle.​ Most are retired at ~70–80% capacity, creating a clear second stage. Currently, most of 'second life' value is lost. The structure & governance will determine whether that can change 👉 go.wri.org/ev-second-li...

From strategy 💭 to implementation 🏗️, strong partnerships across all levels of government are the 🔑 to effective climate action. We joined representatives from the nine-country CHAMP Steering Group's strategy meeting in Bonn, 🇩🇪, this week. Learn more➡️ www.champ-climate.org

This week, the Coalition for High-Ambition Multilevel Partnerships Steering Group, met in Bonn, 🇩🇪, to shape #CHAMPclimate's strategic direction & launch a preview of its Implementation Roadmap. Our 🔑 takeaway? It's time to shift from ambition ➡️ delivery. 👉 www.champ-climate.org

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay!🌎 The new series #SolutionsInFocus, spotlights stories of positive change around the world. These stories show not just what could work, but what already does➡️ go.wri.org/solutions-in...

The world is aging. And public transportation cannot keep up. Our researchers analyzed where Beijing's public transportation systems fell short when it comes to age-friendliness, and what can help👇

Public Transit Is Struggling to Keep Pace with Aging Populations

As populations age worldwide, public transportation systems built for commuters are falling short. Here's what cities can do to build a more inclusive transit system.

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Local action to global impact🌍 Read WRI's annual report to see how we are driving progress for people, nature and climate➡️ go.wri.org/annual-repor...

#WRIExplains solving the world's growing housing crisis in more detail➡️ go.wri.org/world-housin...

📣Still time to register for the @wrienergy.bsky.social Energy Summit's opening session! Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director, @iea.org and Chris Stark CBE, Head of UK’s Mission for Clean Power, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ➡️ lnkd.in/ezgFbHjU

This week is #WUF13, “Housing the world: Safe & resilient cities & communities.” ~3B people lack safe housing & 300M are homeless — but the housing crisis will not be solved by building more units alone. Instead, #cities must decide where, how & for whom we build. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4uxoeUB

WRI is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nick Wayth as the first Global Director of the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social. Read more via the press release➡️ go.wri.org/new-energy-d...

“Historic, systemic and dynamic.” Following the Santa Marta Conference, WRI’s Nick Robins shares why this new alliance of 57 countries could mark a major shift toward cleaner, more resilient economies 🌍⚡ Read more: bit.ly/42FfGOS

Climate services for health can deliver $4–$68 per $1 invested 🩺 “This is one of the highest-return opportunities to protect people in a changing climate,” said Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO, @worldresources.bsky.social Full press release 👉 bit.ly/4ulN20Y

In what ways do data centers affect U.S. communities? We break down the impacts — and how some states are dealing with them. #WRIExplains Data centers👉 go.wri.org/data-centers

🌳A new report from UMD-GLAD, @worldresources.bsky.social on Global Forest Watch finds tropical forest loss dropped 36% in 2025—showing policy works. But rising, climate-driven fires now drive 42% of loss, threatening progress. #treecoverloss Learn more: geog.umd.edu/featured-con...

While Global Forest Loss Rates Drop, Fire Threats Rise

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NEW DATA: Tropical primary forest loss declined, driven largely by Brazil — but overall loss remains high as fires pose a rising threat, according to annual analysis from WRI’s Global Forest Watch and data from University of Maryland’s GLAD Lab. Full analysis➡️ go.wri.org/tcl2025-bs #TreeCoverLoss

The Iran conflict touches virtually all countries. Our systemic fragility demands a new focus on resilience, both to confront today's threats and prepare for those of tomorrow. Learn more➡️ go.wri.org/iran-resilie...

Can we bring wetlands where they’re most needed? Today in Johannesburg, the SUNCASA project (with @worldresources.bsky.social local partners & funded by @globalaffairs.canada.ca launched the EcoFilter—a modular wetland to clean the Jukskei and track water quality ➡️ https://bit.ly/4u5dlZn