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With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country in the world with an abundance of natural resources. However, shifts in land use across the country have led to considerable ecological and social consequences. As its forests, carbon-rich peat lands, and coastal areas are converted to agricultural fields, Indonesia has become the world’s sixth largest emitter of ...
Our Approach. WRI aims to conserve and restore forests and other natural landscapes for benefits as diverse as cultural identity, livelihoods, water security, wood supply, biodiversity and carbon capture. We work with civil society, governments and the private sector to ensure natural landscapes are governed fairly and managed sustainably.
26 Jun 2024 · The WRI Colombia Foundation represents the World Resources Institute in the Republic of Colombia. WRI México. WRI México focuses on five topics: climate, cities, forests, energy, and the ocean. We work with federal and local governments and the private sector to increase climate ambition in Mexico and ...
What We Do. WRI is a global research organization that spans more than 60 countries, with offices in the United States, China, India, Brazil, Indonesia and more. Our more than 1,000 experts and staff work closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain our natural resources—the foundation of economic opportunity and human well ...
22 Mac 2014 · The Climate Watch open data platform is managed by World Resources Institute in collaboration with partner and is a contribution to the NDC Partnership. Contact Irene Berman-Vaporis for more details or media inquiries. Research shows that to avoid climate change's worst impacts, greenhouse gas emissions will need to drop by half by 2030 and ...
The adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015 represented a huge step toward that goal, advancing international collaboration to transform the global economy toward a safer, equitable, zero-carbon future. To address the climate crisis, national governments must come together to strengthen climate action at rates far beyond current commitments.
10 Big Findings From the First Batch of Long-Term Strategies. WRI analysis sheds light on the first 29 long-term strategies that were submitted by the end of June 2021, identifying common trends and the major transformations that countries envisage across all sectors of their economies. July 21, 2021 Publication.
