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WRI is a global research organization working to improve people’s lives, protect #nature, and halt #climatechange. 🌍📊 👉 Learn more: https://go.wri.org/mmTUco

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · Sep 9

Finally, a path to rebuilding optimism in the age of the climate crisis.

In his groundbreaking book, the WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta explores how to orchestrate change at speed and scale.

Order your copy today➡️ go.wri.org/new-global-possible

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 14h

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...

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 2d

Pakistan’s solar boom wasn’t planned — it was necessary.
Rising tariffs + unreliable grid = homes & businesses turning to rooftop solar.

Now, a full-blown people-led energy revolution is underway.
Jigar Shah breaks it down🔗 go.wri.org/pk-solar-tw

The Perfect Storm Fueling Pakistan’s Solar Boom

Market forces are encouraging a people-led clean energy transformation in Pakistan from fossil fuels to solar power.

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 5d

The latest round of national climate commitments — known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs) — will define the pace and ambition of global efforts through 2035. Join the @worldresources.bsky.social on Oct. 9 to learn how to use CW’s NDC Tracker to track and evaluate new NDCs in real time

Tracking New NDCs and Their Impact

The latest round of national climate commitments — known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs) — will define the pace and ambition of global efforts through 2035. More than 50 countries have…

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Dr Tom Pickerell @tomolamola.bsky.social · 8d

Ocean literacy is essential for ocean governance. It helps people understand the ocean’s role in climate, biodiversity, and livelihoods and supports better decision-making.

@worldresources.bsky.social and CalArts are collaborating on "Blue Echo" which just opened in LA!

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Blue Echo, a CalArts-World Resources Institute Collaboration, Opens Sept. 27 | CalArts

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 7d

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

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 8d

"I’m deeply grateful for every story she awakened, every mind she changed, and every life she touched. Rest in peace, Jane. Thank you for showing us how to lead with heart, and for reminding us why we do this work," says WRI CEO & President Ani Dasgupta. 🍃

World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 9d

On Sept 19, #HighSeasTreaty finally secured the necessary majority to ratify the treaty.

But what is in this treaty?

🧰Area-based management tools
🧬Marine genetic resources
🛳️Capacity building & transfer of marine tech
📊Environmental impact assessments

Find more👉 go.wri.org/high-seas-treaty-bs

After 20 Years, an Agreement to Protect the 'High Seas'

What is the High Seas Treaty? Learn how this landmark UN agreement protects marine biodiversity and ecosystems in international waters and equitably shares ocean resources.

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Climate One @climateone.org · 10d

Congrats to our past guests named to the Forbes Sustainability Leaders List, including @laureneallen.bsky.social, Rhett Butler @mongabay.com, & Wanjira Mathai @worldresources.bsky.social. We’re delighted to celebrate the talented people who have joined our show. 🎧 Laurene Allen’s episode here:

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 11d

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

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 14d

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

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 14d

Check out our newest #StoriesToWatch video with @waiterich.bsky.social!👇

Richard Waite @waiterich.bsky.social · 16d

Should we power airplanes with food crops?

Check out our new video, part of @worldresources.bsky.social’s Stories to Watch 2025 series, where I break down how crop-based biofuels are on the front line of the discussion about alternative aviation fuels and what gets to count as “sustainable.”

The Debate Over Alternative Aviation Fuels: WRI's Stories to Watch 2025

YouTube video by World Resources Institute

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 16d

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

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 17d

🌎🗽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

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Richard Waite @waiterich.bsky.social · 19d

And founder of @worldresources.bsky.social!

Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 19d

Gus Speth, one of America's greatest environmental heroes (founder NRDC, head of the UN Dev Program, Jimmy Carter's chair of the Council on Enviro Quality), out for Sun Day on the bridge across the Connecticut River at Hanover NH

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Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · 18d

We’re off to #ClimateWeekNYC with our partners @ocean-climate.bsky.social & @worldresources.bsky.social to advance the Blue NDC Challenge, a landmark initiative calling on global governments to put our ocean at the heart of their climate plans.

Learn more: oceanconservancy.org/climate/blue...

Blue NDC Challenge: Ocean Solutions for Global Climate Action - Ocean Conservancy

Join the Blue NDC Challenge and integrate ocean-based climate solutions into NDCs for climate, nature and people.

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Sentient @sentientmedia.org · 18d

One technology long touted as a potential climate fix is anaerobic digestion, but research from @worldresources.bsky.social shows that though digesters produce energy, they aren’t all that effective at actually tackling the methane emissions themselves.

Why Biodigesters Fall Short as a Climate Fix

A new report from the World Resources Institute finds anaerobic digesters offer limited climate benefit for a high price tag.

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 19d

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

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 21d

🌊 #WRIExplains: Deep-Sea Mining👉 bit.ly/48lJrZ5

With the future of deep-sea mining still under debate, here's what we know so far about the proposed practice and its impacts — and what we don't.

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 23d

📘 Out now: The New Global Possible by Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO of @worldresources.bsky.social

Ani dives deep into how we can drive systemic change — locally and globally — with optimism and urgency. 🌍✨

Get your copy ➡️ buff.ly/txJtEGX

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 22d

🌍Four out of five people say they want stronger #ClimateAction. Yet, when more than half the world's population went to the polls in 2024, barely anyone voted for it.

It's time to think, talk & act differently on climate.

WRI CEO & President Ani Dasgupta offers insights👉 go.wri.org/climate-rebrand

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 23d

🌲Lands managed by Indigenous Peoples & local communities consistently lose less tree cover, store more carbon & support higher biodiversity.

⚠️Yet these lands are also disproportionally affected by increasing wildfires, shows new research by WRI & @wwf-australia.bsky.social.

🔗go.wri.org/ubtBn9

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Will Anderson @wwanderson.bsky.social · 25d

New from me: With a little help, small enterprises across Africa can access domestic & intl markets. That means more $$$ in farmers' pockets!

Here's what $24m in contracts for 7 restoration champions taught us at @worldresources.bsky.social:

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Responsible Commodity Contracts Can Accelerate Africa's Restoration Economy

Offtake contracts can help restoration businesses build sustainable supply chains by guaranteeing attractive prices for their products.

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