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Formal negotiations at #COP30 are underway🌎
David Waskow, Director, International Climate Initiative at WRI, fills us in on the adopted agenda and what to expect over the next couple of days.
Don't miss an update. Check out WRI's Live from COP30 feed👉 go.wri.org/cop30-live-1
David Waskow, Director, International Climate Initiative at WRI, fills us in on the adopted agenda and what to expect over the next couple of days.
Don't miss an update. Check out WRI's Live from COP30 feed👉 go.wri.org/cop30-live-1
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Formal negotiations at #COP30 are underway🌎
David Waskow, Director, International Climate Initiative at WRI, fills us in on the adopted agenda and what to expect over the next couple of days.
Don't miss an update. Check out WRI's Live from COP30 feed👉 go.wri.org/cop30-live-1
David Waskow, Director, International Climate Initiative at WRI, fills us in on the adopted agenda and what to expect over the next couple of days.
Don't miss an update. Check out WRI's Live from COP30 feed👉 go.wri.org/cop30-live-1
"When floods hit my hometown in Kenya last year, it was the poorest communities who suffered most," says WRI's Wanjira Mathai.
The world’s housing & climate crises are deeply intertwined, and they should be addressed together: go.wri.org/housing-cop3...
The world’s housing & climate crises are deeply intertwined, and they should be addressed together: go.wri.org/housing-cop3...
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"When floods hit my hometown in Kenya last year, it was the poorest communities who suffered most," says WRI's Wanjira Mathai.
The world’s housing & climate crises are deeply intertwined, and they should be addressed together: go.wri.org/housing-cop3...
The world’s housing & climate crises are deeply intertwined, and they should be addressed together: go.wri.org/housing-cop3...
🤔What do you think #COP30 should achieve?
From integrating climate action as an economic strategy to making it the "COP of implementation," read our experts' answers🔗 go.wri.org/experts-on-c...
From integrating climate action as an economic strategy to making it the "COP of implementation," read our experts' answers🔗 go.wri.org/experts-on-c...
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🤔What do you think #COP30 should achieve?
From integrating climate action as an economic strategy to making it the "COP of implementation," read our experts' answers🔗 go.wri.org/experts-on-c...
From integrating climate action as an economic strategy to making it the "COP of implementation," read our experts' answers🔗 go.wri.org/experts-on-c...
At #COP30, decision-makers must focus on turning commitments into action.
🔗Get a deeper understanding of the issues to watch from us ➡️ go.wri.org/cop30
🔗Get a deeper understanding of the issues to watch from us ➡️ go.wri.org/cop30
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
At #COP30, decision-makers must focus on turning commitments into action.
🔗Get a deeper understanding of the issues to watch from us ➡️ go.wri.org/cop30
🔗Get a deeper understanding of the issues to watch from us ➡️ go.wri.org/cop30
🏆It's a win-win-win!
If Kenya achieves a 50% reduction in food loss & waste by 2030, it could feed more than 7 million people annually, boost the economy, and reduce emissions.
Understand how: bit.ly/3WBrX3W
If Kenya achieves a 50% reduction in food loss & waste by 2030, it could feed more than 7 million people annually, boost the economy, and reduce emissions.
Understand how: bit.ly/3WBrX3W
November 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🏆It's a win-win-win!
If Kenya achieves a 50% reduction in food loss & waste by 2030, it could feed more than 7 million people annually, boost the economy, and reduce emissions.
Understand how: bit.ly/3WBrX3W
If Kenya achieves a 50% reduction in food loss & waste by 2030, it could feed more than 7 million people annually, boost the economy, and reduce emissions.
Understand how: bit.ly/3WBrX3W
💡Using an innovation, the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) aims to fund tropical forest countries as long as they preserve their forests.
But how will it work? Get ahead of the #COP30 conversation with our explainer👉 go.wri.org/tfff
But how will it work? Get ahead of the #COP30 conversation with our explainer👉 go.wri.org/tfff
October 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
💡Using an innovation, the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) aims to fund tropical forest countries as long as they preserve their forests.
But how will it work? Get ahead of the #COP30 conversation with our explainer👉 go.wri.org/tfff
But how will it work? Get ahead of the #COP30 conversation with our explainer👉 go.wri.org/tfff
At #COP30, decision-makers must focus on turning commitments into action.
Experts at @worldresources.bsky.social are closely tracking the issues at stake. Visit the WRI resource hub for the latest:
💬Commentary
🔍Analysis
🧑🤝🧑Events
➕And more
🔗 go.wri.org/cop30
Experts at @worldresources.bsky.social are closely tracking the issues at stake. Visit the WRI resource hub for the latest:
💬Commentary
🔍Analysis
🧑🤝🧑Events
➕And more
🔗 go.wri.org/cop30
October 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
At #COP30, decision-makers must focus on turning commitments into action.
Experts at @worldresources.bsky.social are closely tracking the issues at stake. Visit the WRI resource hub for the latest:
💬Commentary
🔍Analysis
🧑🤝🧑Events
➕And more
🔗 go.wri.org/cop30
Experts at @worldresources.bsky.social are closely tracking the issues at stake. Visit the WRI resource hub for the latest:
💬Commentary
🔍Analysis
🧑🤝🧑Events
➕And more
🔗 go.wri.org/cop30
💸In 1992, the Rio Earth Summit in Brazil saw nations committing to finance nature conservation.
🌲Despite the long wait, Brazil is once again taking the lead to realize that commitment.
With an innovative approach, it could flip the economics in favor of conservation: go.wri.org/tfff
🌲Despite the long wait, Brazil is once again taking the lead to realize that commitment.
With an innovative approach, it could flip the economics in favor of conservation: go.wri.org/tfff
October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
💸In 1992, the Rio Earth Summit in Brazil saw nations committing to finance nature conservation.
🌲Despite the long wait, Brazil is once again taking the lead to realize that commitment.
With an innovative approach, it could flip the economics in favor of conservation: go.wri.org/tfff
🌲Despite the long wait, Brazil is once again taking the lead to realize that commitment.
With an innovative approach, it could flip the economics in favor of conservation: go.wri.org/tfff
Adaptation is a major focus of #COP30.
Over 50% of monetized benefits from adaptation investments can occur even without climate shocks. In other words, adaptation is far more than a safety net — it’s a launchpad for growth.
More about why investing in adaptation pays off: go.wri.org/adaptation
Over 50% of monetized benefits from adaptation investments can occur even without climate shocks. In other words, adaptation is far more than a safety net — it’s a launchpad for growth.
More about why investing in adaptation pays off: go.wri.org/adaptation
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Adaptation is a major focus of #COP30.
Over 50% of monetized benefits from adaptation investments can occur even without climate shocks. In other words, adaptation is far more than a safety net — it’s a launchpad for growth.
More about why investing in adaptation pays off: go.wri.org/adaptation
Over 50% of monetized benefits from adaptation investments can occur even without climate shocks. In other words, adaptation is far more than a safety net — it’s a launchpad for growth.
More about why investing in adaptation pays off: go.wri.org/adaptation
🤔You might be hearing about climate finance and the $1.3T needed for developing countries. But where will this money come from?
💸It’s less than 1% of projected global GDP in 2035. And it will be a collaborative effort.
Learn the essentials ahead of #COP30: go.wri.org/climate-fina...
💸It’s less than 1% of projected global GDP in 2035. And it will be a collaborative effort.
Learn the essentials ahead of #COP30: go.wri.org/climate-fina...
October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🤔You might be hearing about climate finance and the $1.3T needed for developing countries. But where will this money come from?
💸It’s less than 1% of projected global GDP in 2035. And it will be a collaborative effort.
Learn the essentials ahead of #COP30: go.wri.org/climate-fina...
💸It’s less than 1% of projected global GDP in 2035. And it will be a collaborative effort.
Learn the essentials ahead of #COP30: go.wri.org/climate-fina...
BREAKING: The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 finds the world is failing to act fast enough to combat the climate crisis and secure a livable future, with no indicators of global climate action currently on track for 2030. 🌏🌡️
Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
October 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
BREAKING: The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 finds the world is failing to act fast enough to combat the climate crisis and secure a livable future, with no indicators of global climate action currently on track for 2030. 🌏🌡️
Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
💡The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 from #SystemsChangeLab warns that each year climate progress fails to accelerate, the climate action gap widens. Read the full report for a roadmap to change course: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
October 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
💡The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 from #SystemsChangeLab warns that each year climate progress fails to accelerate, the climate action gap widens. Read the full report for a roadmap to change course: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
🪨Lithium, nickel, copper.. and many other critical minerals are gaining more traction as clean tech is rising.
♻️But without a circularity, the increasing demand for critical minerals can cause negative impact for both people and the environment: go.wri.org/critical-minerals-bs
♻️But without a circularity, the increasing demand for critical minerals can cause negative impact for both people and the environment: go.wri.org/critical-minerals-bs
October 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🪨Lithium, nickel, copper.. and many other critical minerals are gaining more traction as clean tech is rising.
♻️But without a circularity, the increasing demand for critical minerals can cause negative impact for both people and the environment: go.wri.org/critical-minerals-bs
♻️But without a circularity, the increasing demand for critical minerals can cause negative impact for both people and the environment: go.wri.org/critical-minerals-bs
🌎On the doorstep of the Amazon, this year's #COP30 is taking place where the pressures of development and deforestation collide. But it can inspire the courage and cooperation the future demands.
See why this location matters. Find out more → go.wri.org/cop30
See why this location matters. Find out more → go.wri.org/cop30
October 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🌎On the doorstep of the Amazon, this year's #COP30 is taking place where the pressures of development and deforestation collide. But it can inspire the courage and cooperation the future demands.
See why this location matters. Find out more → go.wri.org/cop30
See why this location matters. Find out more → go.wri.org/cop30
🌎Without equity at the center, climate transitions cannot succeed.
New @wriclimate.bsky.social research reveals five key lessons learned from #JustTransition efforts across the globe, from Colombia to Indonesia: bit.ly/3L9QeeP
New @wriclimate.bsky.social research reveals five key lessons learned from #JustTransition efforts across the globe, from Colombia to Indonesia: bit.ly/3L9QeeP
October 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🌎Without equity at the center, climate transitions cannot succeed.
New @wriclimate.bsky.social research reveals five key lessons learned from #JustTransition efforts across the globe, from Colombia to Indonesia: bit.ly/3L9QeeP
New @wriclimate.bsky.social research reveals five key lessons learned from #JustTransition efforts across the globe, from Colombia to Indonesia: bit.ly/3L9QeeP
Globally, 80% of people want their countries to take stronger climate action, and over half think about climate change daily or weekly.
Far from being split, humanity is largely united on wanting to do more.
But how can we help move the needle? Find out: go.wri.org/climate-choi...
Far from being split, humanity is largely united on wanting to do more.
But how can we help move the needle? Find out: go.wri.org/climate-choi...
October 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Globally, 80% of people want their countries to take stronger climate action, and over half think about climate change daily or weekly.
Far from being split, humanity is largely united on wanting to do more.
But how can we help move the needle? Find out: go.wri.org/climate-choi...
Far from being split, humanity is largely united on wanting to do more.
But how can we help move the needle? Find out: go.wri.org/climate-choi...
Demand for critical minerals is surging. But can we meet demand in a way that's responsible and equitable?
#WRIExplains: Critical Minerals 👉 go.wri.org/critical-min...
#WRIExplains: Critical Minerals 👉 go.wri.org/critical-min...
October 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Demand for critical minerals is surging. But can we meet demand in a way that's responsible and equitable?
#WRIExplains: Critical Minerals 👉 go.wri.org/critical-min...
#WRIExplains: Critical Minerals 👉 go.wri.org/critical-min...
Fractured geopolitics, mounting climate impacts, and rising inequality...
But there's evidence for hope.
Join us for a conversation with WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta and former State Secretary Jennifer Morgan on Dasgupta's new book "The New Global Possible": bit.ly/4pUhRIK
But there's evidence for hope.
Join us for a conversation with WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta and former State Secretary Jennifer Morgan on Dasgupta's new book "The New Global Possible": bit.ly/4pUhRIK
October 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Fractured geopolitics, mounting climate impacts, and rising inequality...
But there's evidence for hope.
Join us for a conversation with WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta and former State Secretary Jennifer Morgan on Dasgupta's new book "The New Global Possible": bit.ly/4pUhRIK
But there's evidence for hope.
Join us for a conversation with WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta and former State Secretary Jennifer Morgan on Dasgupta's new book "The New Global Possible": bit.ly/4pUhRIK
New data from #SystemsChangeLab finds that press freedom is declining globally. A free press contributes to good governance by:
🌐Promoting transparency & accountability
🔎Creating awareness of social and environmental problems
🔊Providing a forum for all voices to be heard
Read more: bit.ly/4nrG5IF
🌐Promoting transparency & accountability
🔎Creating awareness of social and environmental problems
🔊Providing a forum for all voices to be heard
Read more: bit.ly/4nrG5IF
October 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
New data from #SystemsChangeLab finds that press freedom is declining globally. A free press contributes to good governance by:
🌐Promoting transparency & accountability
🔎Creating awareness of social and environmental problems
🔊Providing a forum for all voices to be heard
Read more: bit.ly/4nrG5IF
🌐Promoting transparency & accountability
🔎Creating awareness of social and environmental problems
🔊Providing a forum for all voices to be heard
Read more: bit.ly/4nrG5IF
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall 🌱
Thank you for the profound impact you've made, rooted in compassion and hope.
Thank you for the profound impact you've made, rooted in compassion and hope.
October 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall 🌱
Thank you for the profound impact you've made, rooted in compassion and hope.
Thank you for the profound impact you've made, rooted in compassion and hope.
Despite its promise, #EUDR is facing delays and pushback, threatening its timely implementation.
Just this month, the EU Commission proposed delaying its enforcement for the second year. But why is it so important? How are companies getting ready for it?
All in our explainer👉 bit.ly/42hx50n
Just this month, the EU Commission proposed delaying its enforcement for the second year. But why is it so important? How are companies getting ready for it?
All in our explainer👉 bit.ly/42hx50n
September 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Despite its promise, #EUDR is facing delays and pushback, threatening its timely implementation.
Just this month, the EU Commission proposed delaying its enforcement for the second year. But why is it so important? How are companies getting ready for it?
All in our explainer👉 bit.ly/42hx50n
Just this month, the EU Commission proposed delaying its enforcement for the second year. But why is it so important? How are companies getting ready for it?
All in our explainer👉 bit.ly/42hx50n
Several countries came forth with NDCs this week.
While many countries leveled up their ambition, the targets announced to date fall far short of what’s needed to stay within critical warming thresholds.
Read the full statement by WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta: go.wri.org/climate-plans-un-tw
While many countries leveled up their ambition, the targets announced to date fall far short of what’s needed to stay within critical warming thresholds.
Read the full statement by WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta: go.wri.org/climate-plans-un-tw
September 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Several countries came forth with NDCs this week.
While many countries leveled up their ambition, the targets announced to date fall far short of what’s needed to stay within critical warming thresholds.
Read the full statement by WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta: go.wri.org/climate-plans-un-tw
While many countries leveled up their ambition, the targets announced to date fall far short of what’s needed to stay within critical warming thresholds.
Read the full statement by WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta: go.wri.org/climate-plans-un-tw
Some nations consume significantly more global resources than others.
At the extremes, a person in Luxembourg 🇱🇺 consumes on average 56x more material each year than a person in Afghanistan 🇦🇫.
Read more from #SystemsChangeLab: go.wri.org/circular-economy-bs
At the extremes, a person in Luxembourg 🇱🇺 consumes on average 56x more material each year than a person in Afghanistan 🇦🇫.
Read more from #SystemsChangeLab: go.wri.org/circular-economy-bs
September 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Some nations consume significantly more global resources than others.
At the extremes, a person in Luxembourg 🇱🇺 consumes on average 56x more material each year than a person in Afghanistan 🇦🇫.
Read more from #SystemsChangeLab: go.wri.org/circular-economy-bs
At the extremes, a person in Luxembourg 🇱🇺 consumes on average 56x more material each year than a person in Afghanistan 🇦🇫.
Read more from #SystemsChangeLab: go.wri.org/circular-economy-bs
🌎🗽We're at #ClimateWeekNYC!
This week will set the tone for action on climate, nature and development in the lead-up to key global summits later this year.
Join a WRI event➡️ go.wri.org/connect-at-climateweeknyc
This week will set the tone for action on climate, nature and development in the lead-up to key global summits later this year.
Join a WRI event➡️ go.wri.org/connect-at-climateweeknyc
September 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🌎🗽We're at #ClimateWeekNYC!
This week will set the tone for action on climate, nature and development in the lead-up to key global summits later this year.
Join a WRI event➡️ go.wri.org/connect-at-climateweeknyc
This week will set the tone for action on climate, nature and development in the lead-up to key global summits later this year.
Join a WRI event➡️ go.wri.org/connect-at-climateweeknyc
This is what we think will matter most at #ClimateWeekNYC.
Electricity demand is surging to power AI and transport and to combat extreme heat.
Next week in New York leaders must act: triple renewables, modernize grids, protect people.
#CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition
Electricity demand is surging to power AI and transport and to combat extreme heat.
Next week in New York leaders must act: triple renewables, modernize grids, protect people.
#CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition
September 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This is what we think will matter most at #ClimateWeekNYC.
Electricity demand is surging to power AI and transport and to combat extreme heat.
Next week in New York leaders must act: triple renewables, modernize grids, protect people.
#CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition
Electricity demand is surging to power AI and transport and to combat extreme heat.
Next week in New York leaders must act: triple renewables, modernize grids, protect people.
#CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition