WRI

WRI (World Resources Institute) is a global research non-profit organization established in 1982. Its mission is to enhance people's lives, protect nature, and stabilize the climate through data-driven research and innovative solutions. With a team of over 2,000 staff, WRI operates in more than a dozen countries and collaborates with partners across over 50 nations, including Brazil, China, India, and various countries in Africa and Latin America. WRI focuses on six key areas: food, forests, water, energy, cities, and climate. The organization produces rigorous research and open-source data tools, such as Aqueduct for water risk mapping and Global Forest Watch for forest monitoring. WRI also runs sustainability initiatives like UrbanShift for sustainable urban development and the NDC Partnership to support national climate commitments. Additionally, it partners with businesses to set science-based targets and integrate sustainability into their strategies, while working with governments and communities to implement innovative solutions and scale successful models globally.