🚙 #EVs have been growing exponentially due to falling costs, improving technology and government support. Globally, 22% of passenger vehicles sold in 2024 were electric—that’s 8x higher than it was just five years earlier. Read more: bit.ly/44VuCai #SystemsChangeLab

Climate services for health can deliver $4–$68 per $1 invested 🩺 “This is one of the highest-return opportunities to protect people in a changing climate,” said Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO, @worldresources.bsky.social Full press release 👉 bit.ly/4ulN20Y

🌐 Strong governance is critical to making climate action work. Join #SystemsChangeLab for a training into governance insights and a live demo of its open data platform. 📅 May 28 ⏰ 10 AM EDT Register: bit.ly/4extS3T

💨 Where do emissions actually come from? CO2 and other greenhouse gases are rapidly warming the planet. This chart breaks down which sectors produce the most and how emissions flow across the economy. Read more or view the interactive chart here: bit.ly/4cP4XGk

Few countries tackle all fossil fuels together. France’s roadmap shows what’s possible. 🇫🇷 As David Waskow notes, this creates an opportunity for others to follow and for fossil fuel economies to plan ahead as demand declines. Via @ArgusMedia:

🌿 Benitha Bompendju grew up in the Congo Basin and now works to protect it. She has helped curb illegal logging and support local communities. But this work comes with serious risks, and little support. Read her story 👉 bit.ly/3QehITo

#WRIExplains: The Many Effects of Extreme Heat🥵 We examine the cascading impacts of heat in cities and offer tangible, scalable solutions that cities can use to develop effective, far-reaching strategies here👉 go.wri.org/urbanheat

Failure to mobilize finance risks constraining climate action across all sectors. To get on track for 2030, the world must scale up total climate finance and end public finance for fossil fuels. Read the #StateOfClimateAction 2025 report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm

🌍 Nearly 60 countries met in Santa Marta to accelerate the shift beyond fossil fuels — a major signal of where climate action is heading. More in this month’s #ClimateDigest, plus the latest on the global energy crisis and clean power trends: bit.ly/3PaXcml #Newsletter

Where do emissions come from and where do they end up? 🏭💨 This #ClimateWatch chart tracks emissions from sectors to end uses to gases. 33.6% come from electricity and heat, with 12.7% linked to residential use. Explore the data: bit.ly/4cP4XGk

Protecting environmental defenders is climate action.️ 🔍 When people like Benitha are safe and supported, forests stay standing, emissions stay out of the atmosphere and communities can build resilience. Learn more:

More than 50 governments gathered in #SantaMarta to accelerate the shift beyond #fossilfuels 🌍 A new coalition is forming to drive clean energy, economic resilience & a just transition. Read the full statement from Nick Robins, Senior Director, WRI Finance: bit.ly/427ClDn

📣 We welcome Tim Mohin as the first CEO of GHGP Protocol As demand grows for consistent, credible and comparable emissions data, this marks an important moment for strengthening transparency and alignment across markets and economies. Full statement: bit.ly/4cFZBhP

📣TOMORROW - Hear from on-the-ground climate defenders To ensure they are protected, the vital contribution of frontline defenders to climate goals must be recognized – and they should have a say in climate decision-making. Register for the #webinar: bit.ly/4281c9S

What can happen when temperatures rise in your city? Here are a few key impacts👇🌡️ Discover how 1.5 and 3 degrees C of global warming might affect your city: go.wri.org/heat-city-tw

🇨🇴 Colombia’s energy communities are driving a just transition — expanding electricity access, cutting emissions and strengthening resilience. New WRI Colombia research shows how a Water-Energy-Food approach can connect clean power with water & food security: bit.ly/4sGmfLD

As global tensions shake energy markets, momentum is building to move beyond fossil fuels. A new @apnews.com story spotlights the Santa Marta summit, where nearly 50 countries are working to accelerate a just and orderly transition. Video ft Nick Robins: bit.ly/4cBXDiB

As climate change increases health risks, how can countries and communities act earlier to save lives and strengthen health systems? Join our webinar: Saving Lives in a Warming World: Investing in Climate Services for Health 📅 12 May 2026, 9:00 EDT 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4vGkFwh

🌍 Environmental defenders protect some of the world’s most critical ecosystems, yet are largely missing from climate policy research. Our review of 170 studies found just 5% mention them. Without recognition, defenders are at risk. Learn more: bit.ly/3QehITo

In an op-ed, Nick Robins lays out three pillars for the fossil transition -- and how countries can kickstart action this week at the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels conference in Colombia.

To transform the power system, the world needs to drastically accelerate action, such as: 🔋 Increasing transmission grid capacity 7x faster 📉 Phasing out unabated fossil gas 7x faster 🏭 Phasing out coal more than 10x faster More from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/3NWXDMb

Countries ready to accelerate climate action are moving together and moving fast ⚠️ Nick Robins, WRI Finance, explains how global shocks are reshaping cooperation and leaving laggards behind. Watch the full press call: bit.ly/4cJekrc

🌿Environmental defenders risk their lives to protect vital ecosystems – but are often shut out of climate decision-making. How to shift the paradigm? Hear directly from defenders at our upcoming #webinar. Register here 👉 bit.ly/4281c9S

Which countries consume the most resources per person? Of the top 10 countries with the highest total resource consumption, the these are the countries that consume the most per person: 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China More from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/4pjGfT

🌍 Environmental defenders contribute to climate goals and policymaking. Yet only 5% of climate policy studies recognize them – with stark consequences. It’s time to recognize defenders and formalize their protection. Read more: bit.ly/49fzoUj

With the war in Iran posing uncertainty in energy markets around the world, The New York Times asked WRI’s President & CEO Ani Dasgupta if this moment could prompt a reevaluation of global dependence on oil and gas. Read the full story from @nytimes: nyti.ms/41qJi1Y

Happy Earth Day🌏 Climate and nature data often tell a grim tale. But behind the numbers, progress is happening! The new series from WRI, #SolutionsInFocus spotlights stories of positive change — where communities are reshaping the way the world 👉 go.wri.org/solutions-in...

🌍 In a rapidly changing world, long-term climate strategies can help countries align economic growth and climate goals. Tomorrow, join us and the #2050IsNow consortium for a high-level webinar on what strong long-term planning looks like. Register: bit.ly/4tG2wNh

Last week, WRI Climate joined partners in Detroit to explore how companies can strengthen supply chains by investing in workers, suppliers and local economies 🌆 Through the CREST Initiative, this work is driving more resilient, inclusive growth. More: bit.ly/4cDgvMG

Fossil fuels aren’t just a climate problem, they’re a source of economic instability 📉 A new piece from Nick Robins explores how finance systems can move beyond fossil fuels and support a more stable, resilient economy. Read more: bit.ly/3Ozhzcs

🌍 Cutting emissions isn’t enough. To limit warming to 1.5°C, we also need to remove carbon from the atmosphere at scale. But every approach comes with tradeoffs. The key? Invest in a smart mix of solutions. Learn more: go.wri.org/carbon-remov...

The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 report: 🌡️ Translates the 1.5°C goal into clear, actionable targets 🌏 Tracks global progress toward targets across sectors, CDR and finance 📈 Quantifies acceleration needed to limit warming to 1.5°C Read the full report here: bit.ly/4o6hPwm

🌍 Adaptation vs. Mitigation? It’s not either/or. We found 50%+ of 300+ #adaptation projects also cut emissions through climate-smart farming, greener cities & resilient renewables. Both can happen at once — explore 6 strategies 👉 bit.ly/4m4H3JD

Economic growth, measured primarily by GDP, has come at high environmental and social costs. Well-being, equity and sustainability goals need to be considered alongside GDP. Read more from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/4j9zdxM

How are multilateral development banks factoring nature into finance decisions? 🌍🏛️ WRI Finance finds early progress, but limited scale. To help close the $200B annual nature finance gap by 2030, MDB ambition must grow fast. Learn more: bit.ly/4rAN2tA

Can climate action power prosperity as costs rise? Low-carbon growth can boost economies, cut poverty and expand access to affordable power. It could also help avoid 9M premature deaths by 2050. Learn how 👉 go.wri.org/26-stw

🌍 The climate transition isn’t just about building resilience — it’s about creating opportunities. From jobs in construction to agriculture, adaptation activities are expected to generate an estimated 280 million jobs over the next decade. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4pGZ5Ef

📈 What does a good long-term climate strategy look like? Join @WRIClimate and the #2050IsNow consortium to hear how countries are using long-term climate thinking to navigate competing priorities and build resilient low-carbon economies. 📅 April 22 ⏰ 9 AM EDT Register here: bit.ly/3OdifEc

🌍 Looking for a global picture of systems change? Watch how use the #SystemsChangeLab dashboard to explore more than 250 indicators across the world’s major systems: bit.ly/4az6Qa8

A new wave of startups is turning agricultural waste and forest residues into carbon removal using #biomass carbon removal and storage. These approaches can help address growing challenges in reducing emissions. Learn how it works: bit.ly/4qGolec

📢 GHG Protocol launched the Land Sector and Removals Standard, its first global framework for accounting emissions and CO₂ removals from agriculture and land use. This fills a major gap in corporate climate accounting. Explore the full Standard👉 bit.ly/4k8qzRd

The world needs to grow electric buses from 6% of bus sales in 2024 to 56% by 2030. The good news? Five countries have already proven this is possible: 🇨🇳 China 🇳🇱 The Netherlands 🇳🇱 Finland 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇩🇰 Denmark Read more: bit.ly/45Fdcmp #SystemsChangeLab

With the war in Iran adding uncertainty to global energy markets,The New York Times asked WRI's President & CEO Ani Dasgupta if this could shift how the world views oil and gas dependence. Here’s his take: nyti.ms/41qJi1Y

👣 The average person has a material footprint of 12.6 metric tons per year — roughly the weight of about two and a half African elephants🐘🐘! 🌎 But when it comes to global resource use, some nations consume significantly more than others. Read more from #SystemschangeLab bit.ly/4pjGfTS

What does crossing 1.5°C really mean for our planet, our economies, and our lives? And why is it still possible to change course? Watch this quick explainer — then dive deeper into the data and pathways forward. Read the full breakdown: go.wri.org/criticalwarm... #WRIExplains

⚡ The U.S. energy landscape has shifted dramatically over the past year. Policy changes, rising costs and growing demand are reshaping the system, yet clean energy continues to expand. What comes next is uncertain. Learn more: bit.ly/41mfB28

🌍 In a rapidly changing world, long-term climate strategies can help countries align economic growth, resilience & climate goals. Join WRI Climate and the #2050IsNow consortium for a high-level webinar on what strong long-term planning looks like 👉 bit.ly/3OdifEc

Building a #LowCarbon, #Sustainable transport system takes more than tech. We need to: 🚫 Cut unnecessary trips 🚲 Shift to greener travel 🚈 Improve transport tech 📈 Expand access to jobs & opportunities More from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/46Jag8x

🐄 To get on track for 2030, urgent action across global food supply chains are needed, from reducing methane emissions and increasing crop yields to halving food waste. Read the #StateOfClimateAction 2025 report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm

🎯 How ambitious are today’s climate targets? It depends on the lens: fairness, cost, feasibility, and more. WRI Climate compares major emitters’ targets across 5 approaches. Explore the update: bit.ly/4jMU6yK #NDCs #ClimateAction