Initiatives
WRI has more than 150 active projects, coalitions and initiatives. We work closely with partners globally and in focus countries to create a better world for people, nature and the climate.
We partner with governments, businesses, civil society groups and others to change the way the world produces and uses food and energy and designs its cities. Our 100+ projects span from advising mayors on how to reduce traffic fatalities to working with restaurant chains to cut food waste to powering rural healthcare facilities with clean energy. We mobilize global and regional initiatives that spur international climate action, advance sustainable ocean management, halt tropical deforestation, restore degraded landscapes and more.
In all cases, we support our projects with evidence-based theories of change, continuously monitor and evaluate progress, and adjust as needed. We define our success by achieving measurable and positive impacts on people, nature and the climate.
Explore Our Projects
Using Nature-based Solutions to Increase Resilience to Extreme Climate Events in Central America’s Atlantic Region
Visit ProjectRestoring the Atlantic Coast of Belize, Guatemala and Honduras to improve local communities’ resilience to severe weather.
Part of ForestsScaling Urban Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectHelping urban communities develop and implement gender-responsive nature-based solutions to address water risks
Part of FreshwaterNature and Carbon Markets
Visit ProjectThrough research, guidance and strategic collaboration, WRI aims to increase confidence and investment in high-integrity nature-based carbon credits.
Part of ForestsAfrican Energy Dialogues: Energising the Future Together
Visit ProjectAfrican Energy Dialogues is a platform for evidence-based energy discourse across the African continent.
Part of EnergyOcean Action 2030’s Rapid Assistance Fund
Visit ProjectThe Rapid Assistance Fund provides expedited funding to help countries kick-start the process of developing and implementing their Sustainable Ocean Plans.
Part of OceanREHOUSE (Resilient, Equitable Housing, Opportunities and Urban Services)
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectAccelerating progress towards more equitable and climate-smart cities through resilient and affordable housing and basic services in informal settlements.
Part of CitiesSubnational Climate Action Leaders Exchange (SCALE)
Visit ProjectA platform to accelerate progress on subnational climate action through enhancing multi-level collaboration and mobilizing resources.
Part of CitiesIntegrated Climate Action
Visit ProjectAccelerating urban climate action through collaborative and integrated planning and implementation
Part of CitiesMulti-Level Governance Atlas
Visit ProjectEnhancing climate action though examples of multi-level partnerships from around the world.
Part of CitiesThe Restoration Monitoring Tools Guide
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectA starting point for designing a landscape restoration monitoring system
Part of Forest and Landscape RestorationTransforming Transportation
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectAn annual convening of high-level decision-makers and cutting-edge thinkers exploring sustainable, equitable transportation solutions for the developing world.
Part of CitiesIntegrated Transport
Visit ProjectFostering multi-modal transport that connects people to opportunity and reduces emissions.
Part of Cities