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WRI works to transform the way the world produces food, uses energy and designs its cities to create a better future for all. Learn about WRI's projects, initiatives and topics affecting people, nature and the climate.
- About Us
WRI was founded by Gus Speth in 1982 in Washington, D.C....
- Research
The World Resources Report is WRI's flagship publication....
- Data
WRI produces data sets, data platforms and data-based tools,...
- Insights
Insights is WRI’s flagship publication dedicated to telling...
- Aqueduct
World Resources Institute is committed to open data. The...
- The What, When, and How of Net-Zero Emissions
2. When Does the World Need to Reach Net-Zero Emissions?...
- Water
WRI works to transform the way the world produces food, uses...
- Food
The world is projected to hold nearly 10 billion people by...
- About Us
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research non-profit organization established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. [5] [6] Subsequent presidents include Jonathan Lash (1993 - 2011), Andrew D. Steer [3] (2012 - 2021) [7] and current president Ani Dasgupta (2021-).
- 1982; 41 years ago
- James Gustave Speth
- Ani Dasgupta
WRI works with leaders in government, business and civil society to solve 7 urgent challenges: Food, Forests, Water, Ocean, Cities, Energy and Climate. Learn about WRI's mission, values, staff, centers, and how to support their work.
The new World Resources Institute, Meta and Land & Carbon Lab AI-powered, 1-meter resolution global map of canopy tree height provides critical information on individual trees around the world. In ...
A synthesis report by WRI and partners on how to transform cities with equity at the core. It offers a roadmap for seven pathways to create prosperity, improve livelihoods, and reduce emissions in urban areas.
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