The U.K. just announced £22 billion (US$28.8 billion) for projects that aim to capture and store carbon emissions from sources like factories and power plants🌎 While some see “CCUS” technologies as an important tool for fighting climate change, others worry they could stall progress. With more countries exploring and investing in this evolving industry, here’s what to know▶️ https://bit.ly/4677Ixq
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The world faces multiple, simultaneous crises. Widening inequality and economic turmoil threaten communities around the globe. Biodiversity is declining. The impacts of climate change — from extreme heat to destructive floods — are becoming ever-more threatening. While the transition to a better future has begun, it’s not yet happening at the speed and scale necessary. What the world needs is a great transition. And WRI has the research, partnerships and global reach to help get it right. We envision a new era in which the world can meet people’s needs while curbing climate change and protecting nature. We see a future where everyone can enjoy clean air, walkable cities, vibrant landscapes, nutritious food and affordable energy. Ecosystems are thriving. The climate is stable. We start with rigorous research, work with partners to apply evidence-based approaches globally and in focus countries, and broadly share lessons learned to create systemic change around the world.
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Next spring, countries are required to put forward stronger national climate commitments (#NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. These plans are critical to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. New WRI Climate research published today finds that in their previous commitments, major emitters didn’t take full advantage of a powerful tool to rapidly drive down emissions – promoting pro-climate behavior changes. The paper finds that only a few of the world’s highest-emitting nations are using their NDCs to induce pro-climate behavior changes. Of nine critical behaviors analyzed, only three are consistently addressed by at least half of these countries: encouraging electric or hybrid vehicle purchases, encouraging public transport use and reducing household energy use. Alarmingly, high-impact shifts such as decreasing air travel were missing from all 20 major emitters’ NDCs, while only the United Kingdom mentioned shifting to more sustainable diets. Read the full paper here: https://bit.ly/47VoBNZ
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In an era of record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather, #ACT2025 has launched a comprehensive go-to-guide on #GlobalAdaptation that examines the outcomes of #COP28, and sets expectations on what is needed at #COP29. Take a look the research ➡ https://bit.ly/3UuziC7 #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeHeat #GlobalWarming #ClimateAction #ClimatePolicy #ExtremeWeather #Floods #HurricaneMilton #Adaptation #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateMitigation
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Hurricane Milton escalated this week into one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Gulf of Mexico🌎🌧️ Stronger, more devastating storms like this are just one effect of a warming world. WRI unpacked what the latest science reveals about the impacts of climate change — and why there’s still cause for hope▶️ https://bit.ly/3Qc66OA #climatechange #environment #globalwarming #hurricanemilton
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⏰We are #hiring! WRI is looking for a Communications Associate with +5 years experience to support the our work at an institutional and program-specific level. Interested? Apply now!👉 https://bit.ly/3zWviD1 #climatejobs #climatecommunications #communicationsjobs #greenjobs #vacancy #ngojobs #environmentaljobs #vacancyalert
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The world’s population is growing and urbanizing at a rate that will challenge our ability to reach net-zero emissions 🌎 The industrial sector currently accounts for more than 1/4 of total global greenhouse gas emissions. We must examine our options for reducing these emissions as we build new facilities, or we risk locking in emissions-intensive, highly polluting processes to satisfy the rising global demand for industrial products. Learn more▶️ https://bit.ly/4dJCUXj #NetZero #SustainableDevelopment #GreenhouseGasReduction #UrbanizationChallenges #IndustrialInnovation
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#NewVideo | Strengthening sustainable agriculture can transform our food and land use systems Enhanced crop productivity, better incomes for farmers, and equitable access to food and nutrition for all can be achieved through innovative technology-bases solutions. Agriforetell, a digital platform by Ignisnova Robotic Pvt. Ltd. is one such ground-breaking innovation aiding digital transformation in agriculture! Supported by WRI India, Ignisnova Robotic Pvt. Ltd. - a 'Restoration Champion' is an AI and remote sensing-based agritech company that works towards empowering farmers with precision farming tools that enable real-time adjustments for better crop yields. Watch this short video capturing Ignisnova's inspiring business model that is boosting local livelihoods while playing a pivotal vital role in protecting and restoring our farmlands. Dr. Ruchika Singh | Srishti Arora | Kavita Sharma | Divya Sharma | Srishti Kochhar | Siddharth Edake | Jyoti Yadav | Nabajyoti Roy | Paresh Parab | Shweta P. | Kritika Gadhvi | Anjali Rao Koppala | Oindrila Basu | Raghav Srivastava | Meenakshi Kakar | Dushasana Mahanta | Ritoja Basu | Dr. Nitya Sharma | Shweta Lamba | Dr. Anar Bhatt | Nora Mohanty | Dr. Shwetmala Kashyap | Seema Yadav | Rajat Pandey | Nupur Kulkarni | Dr. Shivangi Arvind | Sampriti Baruah | Rajasweta Datta | Sidhtharthan Segarin | Bhaskar Bora #GenerationRestoration #SustainableAgriculture #Innovation #Farming #AI #LandscapeRestoration #FoodSystems #CircularSystems #LandUse
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Our CEO, Ani Dasgupta, recently spoke at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, where global leaders came together to build new partnerships for a fair and effective transition toward sustainable development. Under the auspices of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the conference focused on advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals amidst global challenges like war, climate change, and inequality. The event focused on driving partnerships and strategies on topics such as reforming global finance, green skills, boosting investment in sustainability, and creating green cities. As Svenja Schulze, Germany's Development Minister, highlighted ‘international cooperation is crucial to tackle today’s pressing issues’. Ani was inspired by the conversations, which emphasized that #equity must be at the heart of our efforts. He highlighted the need for new alliances and putting people at the core of the transformation needed. He is sharing important insights in this video. #HSC24 #Germany #Sustainability #SustainableTransition #GreenSkills #Partnerships World Resources Institute Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
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🌪️Hurricane Milton escalated this week into one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Gulf of Mexico, while the 2024 wildfire season has been Brazil’s worst in at least a decade. 📰Check our latest WRI Digest to understand the current climate issues, and catch up with the newest technologies such as #CarbonCapture💨 👇Read & share your comments below!👇 #climatenews #greennews #hurricanemilton #extremeweather #cop29 #environment #sustainability #climatescience #wildfires #hurricane
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🌍 Join us at the 2024 Land Accelerator Demo Day, where Africa’s leading restoration enterprises will present innovative solutions to address land degradation and deforestation. This milestone event, hosted by World Resources Institute and MDF | Empowering People, Creating Impact, will take place on 17 October 2024, in Accra, Ghana. What’s in store? 👉 Pitch presentations from the top 16 cohort members 👉 Networking opportunities with investors, business leaders, and fellow innovators 👉 Cocktail hour to celebrate and connect Let's shape the future of Africa’s land restoration together! Join us in person or virtually ➡ https://bit.ly/482bLgT #LandAccelerator #GenerationRestoration