Rogier van den Berg
The World Resources Institute(WRI), established in 1982, is a global nonprofit organization with the mission of moving 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. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USA and twelve regional offices around the world, WRI partners with leaders in government, businesses, civil society, and multi-lateral institutions and works in more than fifty countries to research, design, and carry out practical solutions that simultaneously improve people’s lives and ensure nature can thrive.WRI categorizes its work around seven urgent global challenges:Food, Forests, Water, Ocean, Cities, Energy, and Climate.
The Ross Center for Sustainable Cities is WRI's program dedicated to shaping a future where cities work better for everyone. Comprised of international experts in urban planning and development, mobility, energy efficiency, resilience, housing, water management and more, the Ross Center focuses on integrated solutions to new and long-standing urban challenges, primarily in the global South. Through innovative research, deep engagement, and global partnerships, the Ross Center's network of local and international experts puts cities on a trajectory of more sustainable and equitable development, catalyzing and accelerating transformative initiatives that turn cities into resilient, inclusive, low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.
Staff & Experts
Meet the staff and experts from WRI that form part of the UrbanShift team.
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Guide
Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions in Brazilian Cities
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This report evaluates how forests both inside and outside city boundaries benefit cities and their residents, and what actions cities can take to conserve, restore and sustainably manage those forests.
Report
UrbanShift Annual Report
UrbanShift's inaugural annual report serves as an inspiring portfolio of the program's first year in action as well as a handbook for our strategy to achieve sustainable, low-carbon growth in more than 23 cities across three continents.
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The Potential for Nature-Based Solutions Initiatives to Incorporate and Scale Climate Adaptation
This paper explores how existing NbS initiatives can better incorporate climate adaptation. It investigates the barriers these initiatives face, as well as new opportunities and lessons learned in implementation.
