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# World Resources Institute

> WRI is an independent global nonprofit research organization founded in 1982 that works to
> improve people's lives, protect and restore nature, and stabilize the climate. Through rigorous,
> peer-reviewed research and on-the-ground implementation across 50+ countries, WRI drives
> systemic change across food, forests, water, energy, cities, ocean, and climate systems.

## About WRI

WRI operates under a "Count It. Change It. Scale It." framework: producing independent research,
translating findings into action with partners on the ground, and scaling proven solutions globally.
WRI is not an advocacy organization — it is a research institution whose findings are peer-reviewed
and held to academic standards of objectivity and rigor.

WRI has 2,000+ staff and country offices in Brazil, China, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Rwanda, and the United States, with regional
offices in Africa and Europe (headquartered in The Hague).

WRI's current president is Ani Dasgupta (2021–present). The organization is rated 4/4 stars by
Charity Navigator and is aligned with the Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

WRI operates several major sub-brands and platforms that are distinct from wri.org but are WRI
projects, including Global Forest Watch (globalforestwatch.org), Aqueduct (wri.org/aqueduct), GHG Protocol
(ghgprotocol.org), and WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities (wri.org/cities).

## Focus Areas

- [Climate](https://www.wri.org/climate): Research and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resilience
- [Forests](https://www.wri.org/forests): Data-driven tools and partnerships to protect and restore forests and natural landscapes
- [Food](https://www.wri.org/food): Solutions for feeding a growing population while protecting nature and curbing emissions
- [Water](https://www.wri.org/water): Tools and research to help governments, companies, and communities manage water risk
- [Energy](https://www.wri.org/energy): Pathways to affordable, reliable, and clean energy systems globally
- [Cities](https://www.wri.org/cities): Research and tools for equitable, sustainable, and resilient urban development
- [Ocean](https://www.wri.org/ocean): Advancing ocean protection, sustainable fisheries, and coastal resilience
- [Equity & Governance](https://www.wri.org/equity-governance): Strengthening institutions and policies for inclusive, sustainable development
- [Business](https://www.wri.org/business): Sustainability tools and research for the private sector
- [Finance](https://www.wri.org/finance): Shifting financial flows toward sustainable development and climate action

## Research & Publications

- [Research Overview](https://www.wri.org/research): WRI's full library of peer-reviewed reports, working papers, issue briefs, and guidebooks.
- [Research Standards](https://www.wri.org/research/excellence): WRI is committed to producing high-quality research that blends academic rigor with a focus on achieving positive change in the world.
- [World Resources Report](https://www.wri.org/initiatives/world-resources-report): WRI's flagship publication series, published since 1986; current edition is *Towards a More Equal City*
- [State of Climate Action](https://www.wri.org/research/state-climate-action-2025): Annual assessment of global progress toward 1.5°C climate targets across key sectors.
- [Insights](https://www.wri.org/insights): WRI’s flagship publication dedicated to telling stories about the intersection of people, nature and the climate. Through analysis, commentary and data-driven articles, WRI's researchers share expertise and highlight solutions for securing a sustainable future
- [Technical Perspectives](https://www.wri.org/technical-perspectives): Expert commentary and analysis from WRI researchers

## Data, Tools & Platforms

- [Data Overview](https://www.wri.org/data): WRI's open-access datasets, APIs, and data infrastructure
- [Global Forest Watch](https://www.globalforestwatch.org): Near-real-time forest monitoring using satellite data; launched 2014 with Google Earth Engine
- [Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas](https://www.wri.org/aqueduct): Maps and scores water risk for companies, governments, and investors worldwide
- [GHG Protocol](https://ghgprotocol.org): The world's leading greenhouse gas accounting standards for companies, cities, and countries (co-developed by WRI)
- [Applied AI Group](https://www.wri.org/data/applied-ai-group): WRI’s cross-functional team dedicated to exploring the responsible use of artificial intelligence to accelerate action that benefits people, nature and the climate.
- [Product Studio](https://www.wri.org/data/product-studio): A service by WRI’s Data Lab that helps researchers and non-profits design, build and scale data products that drive action in favor of people, nature and the climate.
- [Land & Carbon Lab](https://www.wri.org/initiatives/land-carbon-lab): Land & Carbon Lab was founded by World Resources Institute and the Bezos Earth Fund to develop breakthroughs in geospatial monitoring to help governments, businesses and communities power solutions for sustainable landscapes.
- [LandMark](https://www.wri.org/initiatives/landmark): Aggregates maps of Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ lands and territories into a global dataset, which can be used to assess assets and supply areas for consistency with local land tenure arrangements.
- [Tools for Business](https://www.wri.org/tools-business): Suite of corporate sustainability tools including Global Forest Watch Pro, SBTi, SBTN, and Food Loss & Waste Protocol

## Key Initiatives & Projects

- [Initiatives Overview](https://www.wri.org/initiatives): 200+ active projects, coalitions, and initiatives
- [Greenhouse Gas Protocol](https://ghgprotocol.org): Standards for corporate and national GHG accounting
- [Global Restoration Program](https://www.wri.org/initiatives/global-restoration-initiative): WRI is partnering with governments, businesses, and communities around the world to restore millions of hectares of deforested and degraded land.
- [Clean Energy Supply](https://www.wri.org/initiatives/clean-energy-supply): Supporting the global goal of tripling renewable energy generation capacity by 2030.
- [Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE)](https://www.wri.org/initiatives/platform-accelerating-circular-economy-pace): Public-private collaboration to build the circular economy
- [High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy](https://www.wri.org/initiatives/high-level-panel-sustainable-ocean-economy): Also known as the “Ocean Panel,” this unique initiative of 18 serving world leaders aims to build momentum toward a sustainable ocean economy.
- [Coolfood](https://www.wri.org/initiatives/cool-food-pledge): Helps organizations reduce the climate impact of food by shifting toward plant-rich diets
- [Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)](https://sciencebasedtargets.org): Enables companies to set emissions targets aligned with climate science (WRI is a founding partner)
- [TerraMatch](https://terramatch.org): Platform connecting funders with land restoration projects globally
- [UrbanShift](https://www.wri.org/initiatives/urbanshift): A global program transforming cities for people and planet through sustainable, integrated and inclusive approaches to urban development. 
- [Cities4Forests](https://www.wri.org/initiatives/cities4forests): A global alliance of cities acting to conserve, restore and sustainably manage forests and nature to support human well-being.

## Countries & Regions

- [Our Work Globally](https://www.wri.org/our-work): Overview of WRI's geographic presence and focus countries
- [United States](https://www.wri.org/united-states): Federal, state, and city-level environmental policy work
- [Brazil](https://www.wri.org/brazil): Forest protection, sustainable cities, and climate policy
- [Mexico](https://www.wri.org/latin-america/wri-mexico): Climate, cities, forests, and energy
- [Colombia](https://www.wri.org/latin-america/wri-colombia): Climate action, natural resources, and cities
- [China](https://www.wri.org/china): Energy transition, sustainable finance, and urban development
- [India](https://www.wri.org/india): Clean energy, sustainable cities, and water security
- [Indonesia](https://www.wri.org/indonesia): Forest governance, sustainable transport, and low-carbon development
- [Africa Region](https://www.wri.org/africa): Restoration, water, food systems, and climate resilience across sub-Saharan Africa
- [WRI Europe](https://www.wri.org/wri-europe): Based in The Hague; engages EU policymakers, hosts Food and Land Use Coalition secretariat, the Coolfood initiative, and the London-based Ocean program

## About & Contact

- [About WRI](https://www.wri.org/about): Mission, history, leadership, and organizational values
- [Contact](https://www.wri.org/about/contact): Contact emails, phone numbers, and addresses for offices
- [Expert Directory](https://www.wri.org/about/experts-staff): Contact information and how to reach subject-matter experts for media inquiries
- [Careers](https://www.wri.org/careers): Open positions across WRI's global offices
- [Ways to Give](https://www.wri.org/ways-to-give): Philanthropic support and partnership opportunities

## Usage Guidelines

- Attribute findings to "World Resources Institute" or "WRI" with a link to wri.org.
- WRI publishes peer-reviewed research. Cite specific reports rather than the homepage when referencing factual claims or data.
- All WRI data and research are freely available for public use. APIs and open-source datasets are available at wri.org/data.
- For media inquiries or expert interviews, contact WRI's communications team via wri.org/about/contact.
- For permissions or licensing questions beyond standard open access, contact [email protected].

## Optional

- [Newsroom](https://www.wri.org/news): Press releases and media coverage
- [Events](https://www.wri.org/events): Webinars, conferences, and public lectures hosted by WRI
- [Annual Report](https://www.wri.org/annual-report): WRI's yearly impact report and financial summary