The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization established in 1982, headquartered in Washington, D.C. WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. It focuses on six critical areas: climate, energy, food, forests, water, and sustainable cities. WRI conducts extensive scientific research and analysis on global environmental and economic problems, proposing policy adjustments to facilitate positive change. The institute partners with governments, businesses, and civil society across over 50 countries to drive sustainable development through data-driven solutions and innovative initiatives like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.
