🎯 Ever wonder why New Year’s resolutions don’t stick? It’s not about willpower. Our choices are shaped by the systems around us. Want to bike more? It helps if your city actually has bike lanes. What works instead from WRI 👉 bit.ly/3YPyngS

🌱 Agricultural waste and forest residues are becoming tools for permanent CO₂ removal through biomass #CarbonRemoval and storage (#BiCRS). WRI Climate explores how different approaches are using waste and #biomass to fight a warming planet: bit.ly/BiCRSwaste

We already know the planet is warming, but new research on the extent of climate change impacts is published daily🌡️🌍 #HotScience, a joint effort of WRI Climate and Bezos Earth Fund, brings a selection of the latest climate science news to your inbox ➡️ bit.ly/41yV35W

Mining carries significant environmental and social risks that demand careful attention ⚠️ As mining activity accelerates in the U.S., engaging communities early and respectfully will be critical to ensuring projects deliver shared benefits. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3NcWLXd

🌊 With more than 17,000 islands and 108,000 km of coastline, Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic nation. The ocean underpins transportation, tourism, food systems, and livelihoods and can play a critical role in climate action. Learn more: bit.ly/4aC8dpc

🚗💨 Ditching your gas car = 78x more impact than composting 🥦 Eating less meat = 40% of full vegan impact 🏡 Solar & home upgrades = big emissions cuts Individual choices matter—but systems change matters more. Read more from WRI Climate: bit.ly/4iWUA55

Global economic development has pushed Earth’s systems & human livelihoods to the brink 🌍 Transforming the economic system is essential to enable policy shifts across sectors and keep the world within safe boundaries. More from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/3Y23sOy

🌱 California can lead the next phase of climate action. New WRI Climate analysis shows how smart public investment can scale carbon dioxide removal, support innovation, and keep deep emissions cuts front and center: bit.ly/4qI9Q9x

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:

🌳 Forests: Earth's thermostat under threat New data reveals that extreme fires caused forests to absorb far less carbon than usual in 2023 and 2024, weakening their cooling effect. More on what this means for the world's forest carbon sink 👉 go.wri.org/carbon-sinks

⚖️ In 2024, less than 40% of 140 surveyed countries had #ReliableAccess to timely and affordable #Justice. An accessible justice system is a critical tool for communities to protect their rights. Explore the Governance System from #SystemChangeLab: bit.ly/3Kuus5g

🗣️ Hear from global climate leaders on on where today’s climate playbook is falling short - and what needs to change at a critical moment for solidarity and multilateralism. 🗓 Jan 21 ⏰ 8:30 am EST 💻 Online Secure your seat for the #ACT webinar ➡️ bit.ly/4qh5W7K

📢 Yesterday, President Trump signed a presidential memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the UNFCCC and the IPCC. Read the full statement from David Widawsky, Director WRI US: bit.ly/3YrmIVx

AI can help or harm the planet. It all depends on how we choose to use it. 🌍🤖 From climate science to forest monitoring, AI holds promise but also real risks. WRI breaks down what responsible AI for people and planet looks like 👉

The adaptation finance gap is widening, with estimates between $194B–$366B annually. WRI Finance highlights the urgent need for increased investment to protect vulnerable communities ➡️ bit.ly/43r2ux2 #ClimateFinance #Adaptation #Resilience #COP30

🚨 The global food and agriculture system is moving in the wrong direction. Food insecurity is rising, pesticide use is increasing, and global cropland continues to expand. Track the trends and explore the data with #SystemsChangeLab 👉 bit.ly/4jqYWm9

⚖️ Climate transitions only work when they are equitable. Our research highlights 5 global lessons from Colombia to Indonesia on how inclusive approaches deliver emissions cuts, jobs and resilience 👉 bit.ly/4mZALLT

🔌 The US already relies heavily on #copper and will need more to meet rising clean energy demand. But US copper policy remains fragmented and short-term, even as supply is expected to fall short within a decade. Learn why strategy matters from 👉 bit.ly/4j0rSB8

⚡ Lithium is essential for the clean energy transition but how it is mined matters. As new U.S. projects move forward, community engagement is critical. Learn more from WRI Climate 👉 bit.ly/4jqQ6Vi

Achieving a sustainable, low carbon #transport system takes a full approach: 🚫 Avoid unnecessary trips 🚲 Shift to cleaner travel modes 🚈 Improve transport tech 📈 Expand access to jobs & opportunity More from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/45rUb5Y

☀️Colombia's 'Energy Communities' Program is changing lives by empowering communities to take charge of their own electricity production and distribution. 🌍And it does it while supporting the transition away from fossil fuels. 🔗Learn how they do it: go.wri.org/laplata-grid...

Reaching $1.3T in climate finance by 2035 is achievable, but only if we act fast 💰 New analysis from WRI Finance shows what matters most: turning frameworks into action, scaling public finance, and unlocking private capital at speed 👉

💬 What does it mean to put people at the heart of sustainability goals? IKEA supports young workers and home-based women weavers across its supply chain. Yet WRI finds just 12% of companies have at least one people-centered supply chain goal. 👉 bit.ly/4lC8n1t

What does 1.5°C really mean? Is staying below this target still possible and what happens if we exceed it? 🔬🌡 WRI Climate answers these questions and more 👉

10 years on, the #ParisAgreement changed our trajectory, but we are still off track for 1.5°C 🌍 Clean tech is surging, yet none of 45 climate indicators are on pace. The next decade must transform economies and politics to keep Paris alive. Read more 👉

Environmental human rights defenders are already driving climate solutions 🌱 New WRI climate research shows how Indigenous Peoples and local communities advance #mitigation, #adaptation, and #governance yet remain overlooked in policy. 📄 Full paper: bit.ly/4pl5zrx

📊 🔎 You can’t change what you can’t measure. Data shows progress on climate, biodiversity, and equity goals but gaps remain when data is missing or incomplete. #SystemsChangeLab highlights where more research, funding, and public data are needed: bit.ly/4aEssCH

🌍 From political shakeups to the rise of AI, 2025 was a year of upheaval — and of hope. From Pakistan’s solar boom to nature-based solutions in Africa, countries pushed for a better future. WRI was there every step of the way 👉 go.wri.org/top-stories-...

🏢 With building floor area expected to almost double by 2050, constructing zero-carbon buildings that prioritize housing and societal needs is crucial to promoting equity and limiting increasingly dangerous climate impacts. More from #SystemsChangeLab ➡️ bit.ly/44iV5Sj

Ever wondered what happens when an EV battery expires? 🚗🔌 The process can be complicated, as it's not an airtight system. That's where extended producer responsibility (EPR) comes in. Learn more: bit.ly/47oXE5G

How closely did you follow climate news in 2025? 🌍 120+ countries submitted emissions plans 🎂 The Paris Agreement turned 10 🌡️ Leaders acknowledged a likely 1.5°C overshoot 🧠 Test your 2025 climate knowledge with our quick quiz:

Why do New Year’s resolutions often fail?🧠 #BehavioralScience shows it’s not just about motivation, our choices are shaped by systems and environments. Durable climate action requires both personal action and systemic change. More from WRI Climate 👉 bit.ly/3YPyngS

🌱A tool that changed how the world tackles emissions. GHG Protocol, co-convened by WRI, gives companies a clear way to measure and manage their climate impact. #StoriesThatChangedTheWorld 👉 go.wri.org/stories-chan...

🌊 The ocean could be one of our strongest climate allies — and #Indonesia is uniquely positioned to lead. With vast mangroves and seagrass, smarter ocean action could cut emissions and boost livelihoods. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4aC8dpc

Why does 1.5°C matter? 🤔 It’s not a random number. Scientists set it as a threshold to help avoid the worst climate impacts. New data this year shows how close we are to crossing it. What happens if we do? Top stories of the year from WRI: bit.ly/492GA6c

⚖️👎 #SystemsChangeLab data finds the current state of governance inadequate to drive systemic change. The indicators show most people live in countries where their rights are not consistently upheld. What does this look like? Explore: bit.ly/3Kuus5g

📈Since 2010, average electricity prices in the US are up nearly 30%. Why? There’s no single cause: 🏭 Demand outpacing supply ⬇️ An aging grid 🌪️ Extreme weather damaging infrastructure ⛽ Volatile natural gas prices Get the full picture 👉

Power causes ~25% of global #GHGemissions. Cutting them fast means scaling action now: 🔋 Expand transmission grids 7x faster 🏭 Phase out coal 7x faster 📉 Phase out unabated gas 10x+ faster More from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/3NWXDMb

#NatureBasedSolutions (NbS) have a lot to offer sub-Saharan Africa, like: ☀️Reduced extreme heat 💧Improved water security 🌱New green jobs A report from WRI shows where NbS has already taken root, and what's needed to scale: lnkd.in/eXrBpCiX

🌍 Adaptation vs. Mitigation? It’s not either/or. WRI Climate 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

⚡Clean energy continues to dominate new power capacity. #WRIExplains The State of Clean Energy👉 lnkd.in/e4emT9qa

🔥 What happens if we pass 1.5°C of warming? A decade after the #ParisAgreement, record heat and new data show just how close we are to breaching this critical threshold. WRI Climate breaks it down: bit.ly/407FBhk

🌳Safeguarding nature is part and parcel of sound economic management. As organizations focused on economic development, #MDBs should be incorporating nature in their strategies. WRI Finance looks into their progress on this front:

Do you know which country is most responsible for climate change? 🌡️🌍 Data from hashtag#ClimateWatch shows how global greenhouse gas emissions add up from 1850 onwards. Explore the data ➡️ bit.ly/41JR6ga #ClimateAction #GHGEmissions #ClimateData

🌍 Want a bigger climate impact in 2026? WRI Climate’s recent webinar shows how systems change can unlock progress across energy, transport, and food. Hear from leaders driving real-world shifts and watch the recording 👉 bit.ly/49a9dQ2

🌍🍽 1/3 of all food is produced globally by weight is lost or wasted between farm and fork — while 1 in 10 go hungry. Delve into the scope of this challenge and the global benefits of reducing food loss and waste👉 go.wri.org/foodwaste #WRIExplains

Reaching $1.3T in climate finance by 2035 is achievable, but only if we act fast 💰 New analysis from WRI Finance shows what matters most: turning frameworks into action, scaling public finance, and unlocking private capital at speed 👉 bit.ly/4pQKrKM

✍️🎙️Freedoms of expression, association & assembly are vital for civil society. Yet only 59% of countries protect them—down from 70% in 2018. New #SystemsChangeLab research shows what must shift. Explore the #Governance system: bit.ly/3Kuus5g

🌍#WRIExplains: The Land-Use Climate Change Feedback Loop 👉 go.wri.org/climate-feed... Land-use change is a big driver of global warming—deforestation and agriculture alone cause nearly 25% of human-made greenhouse gas emissions.

🌽1/3 of all food produced is never eaten. At the same time, #FoodSecurity and hunger remain at the highest levels in nearly a decade. Learn more about how to reduce #FoodLossAndWaste from #SystemsChangeLab: bit.ly/3VJdzGn