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Fractured geopolitics, mounting climate impacts, and rising inequality...

But there's evidence for hope.

Join us for a conversation with WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta and former State Secretary Jennifer Morgan on Dasgupta's new book "The New Global Possible": bit.ly/4pUhRIK

Tracking New NDCs and Their Impact The latest round of national climate commitments — known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs) — will define the pace and ambition of global efforts through 2035. More than 50 countries have…

The latest round of national climate commitments — known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs) — will define the pace and ambition of global efforts through 2035. Join the @worldresources.bsky.social on Oct. 9 to learn how to use CW’s NDC Tracker to track and evaluate new NDCs in real time

Ocean literacy is essential for ocean governance. It helps people understand the ocean’s role in climate, biodiversity, and livelihoods and supports better decision-making.

@worldresources.bsky.social and CalArts are collaborating on "Blue Echo" which just opened in LA!

calarts.edu/news/blue-ec...

New data from #SystemsChangeLab finds that press freedom is declining globally. A free press contributes to good governance by:

🌐Promoting transparency & accountability
🔎Creating awareness of social and environmental problems
🔊Providing a forum for all voices to be heard

Read more: bit.ly/4nrG5IF

"I’m deeply grateful for every story she awakened, every mind she changed, and every life she touched. Rest in peace, Jane. Thank you for showing us how to lead with heart, and for reminding us why we do this work," says WRI CEO & President Ani Dasgupta. 🍃

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall 🌱

Thank you for the profound impact you've made, rooted in compassion and hope.

After 20 Years, an Agreement to Protect the 'High Seas' What is the High Seas Treaty? Learn how this landmark UN agreement protects marine biodiversity and ecosystems in international waters and equitably shares ocean resources.

On Sept 19, #HighSeasTreaty finally secured the necessary majority to ratify the treaty.

But what is in this treaty?

🧰Area-based management tools
🧬Marine genetic resources
🛳️Capacity building & transfer of marine tech
📊Environmental impact assessments

Find more👉 go.wri.org/high-seas-treaty-bs

Congrats to our past guests named to the Forbes Sustainability Leaders List, including @laureneallen.bsky.social, Rhett Butler @mongabay.com, & Wanjira Mathai @worldresources.bsky.social. We’re delighted to celebrate the talented people who have joined our show. 🎧 Laurene Allen’s episode here:

Despite its promise, #EUDR is facing delays and pushback, threatening its timely implementation.

Just this month, the EU Commission proposed delaying its enforcement for the second year. But why is it so important? How are companies getting ready for it?

All in our explainer👉 bit.ly/42hx50n

Several countries came forth with NDCs this week.

While many countries leveled up their ambition, the targets announced to date fall far short of what’s needed to stay within critical warming thresholds.

Read the full statement by WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta: go.wri.org/climate-plans-un-tw

Check out our newest #StoriesToWatch video with @waiterich.bsky.social!👇

Some nations consume significantly more global resources than others.

At the extremes, a person in Luxembourg 🇱🇺 consumes on average 56x more material each year than a person in Afghanistan 🇦🇫.

Read more from #SystemsChangeLab: go.wri.org/circular-economy-bs

🌎🗽We're at #ClimateWeekNYC!

This week will set the tone for action on climate, nature and development in the lead-up to key global summits later this year.

Join a WRI event➡️ go.wri.org/connect-at-climateweeknyc

And founder of @worldresources.bsky.social!

Blue NDC Challenge: Ocean Solutions for Global Climate Action - Ocean Conservancy Join the Blue NDC Challenge and integrate ocean-based climate solutions into NDCs for climate, nature and people.

We’re off to #ClimateWeekNYC with our partners @ocean-climate.bsky.social & @worldresources.bsky.social to advance the Blue NDC Challenge, a landmark initiative calling on global governments to put our ocean at the heart of their climate plans.

Learn more: oceanconservancy.org/climate/blue...

Why Biodigesters Fall Short as a Climate Fix A new report from the World Resources Institute finds anaerobic digesters offer limited climate benefit for a high price tag.

One technology long touted as a potential climate fix is anaerobic digestion, but research from @worldresources.bsky.social shows that though digesters produce energy, they aren’t all that effective at actually tackling the methane emissions themselves.

This is what we think will matter most at #ClimateWeekNYC.

Electricity demand is surging to power AI and transport and to combat extreme heat.

Next week in New York leaders must act: triple renewables, modernize grids, protect people.

#CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

🌊 #WRIExplains: Deep-Sea Mining👉 bit.ly/48lJrZ5

With the future of deep-sea mining still under debate, here's what we know so far about the proposed practice and its impacts — and what we don't.

📘 Out now: The New Global Possible by Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO of @worldresources.bsky.social

Ani dives deep into how we can drive systemic change — locally and globally — with optimism and urgency. 🌍✨

Get your copy ➡️ buff.ly/txJtEGX

🌍Four out of five people say they want stronger #ClimateAction. Yet, when more than half the world's population went to the polls in 2024, barely anyone voted for it.

It's time to think, talk & act differently on climate.

WRI CEO & President Ani Dasgupta offers insights👉 go.wri.org/climate-rebrand

🌲Lands managed by Indigenous Peoples & local communities consistently lose less tree cover, store more carbon & support higher biodiversity.

⚠️Yet these lands are also disproportionally affected by increasing wildfires, shows new research by WRI & @wwf-australia.bsky.social.

🔗go.wri.org/ubtBn9

Responsible Commodity Contracts Can Accelerate Africa's Restoration Economy Offtake contracts can help restoration businesses build sustainable supply chains by guaranteeing attractive prices for their products.

New from me: With a little help, small enterprises across Africa can access domestic & intl markets. That means more $$$ in farmers' pockets!

Here's what $24m in contracts for 7 restoration champions taught us at @worldresources.bsky.social:

www.wri.org/update/respo...

Full room for the session on linking housing and transportation policy for sustainable, transit-oriented communities at @yimbytown.bsky.social!

Featuring panelists from Clean Rides Network, MN, CO, @worldresources.bsky.social, and our very own @stewartcsg.bsky.social 🫡

Electric school buses could save $1.6B in health, climate costs Switching to electric school buses could save $1.6B in health and climate costs, with biggest gains in high-pollution areas. Read more on Clean Trucking.

And new research from @worldresources.bsky.social shows that transitioning to electric school buses across the U.S. could deliver $1.6 billion in annual health and climate benefits!
www.cleantrucking.com/battery-elec...

📣BREAKING: Known as "Fish 1," the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force today to tackle harmful fishing practices.

Read the statement from WRI Ocean's Global Director, @tomolamola.bsky.social: bit.ly/4666ztl

There's evidence for hope in climate action.

In his new book, the WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta explores how to orchestrate change for a better future at speed and scale.

Read the book review by @climatechangenews.com's @meganrowling.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/11/w...

♻️Transitioning to a circular economy — one built on reducing, reusing and recycling — can reduce environmental pressures while building a more resilient, efficient economic system.

👉 Here are 9 key insights: bit.ly/4pjGfTS #SystemsChangeLab

Listen to our CEO & President Ani Dasgupta in this week's @outrageoptimism.bsky.social!

Get your copy of "The New Global Possible" 👉 go.wri.org/new-global-possible

Today at 5:30 at @worldresources.bsky.social in DC, I’ll be talking with two of the main characters of my book (and two of the food world’s most interesting thinkers) @brucefriedrich.bsky.social and @timsearchinger.bsky.social. Come see us or watch online:

www.wri.org/events/2025/...

Finally, a path to rebuilding optimism in the age of the climate crisis.

In his groundbreaking book, the WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta explores how to orchestrate change at speed and scale.

Order your copy today➡️ go.wri.org/new-global-possible