Initiatives
Guided by rigorous research and data analysis, we work with partners to implement on the ground projects and mobilize diverse coalitions to put the world on a more sustainable path.
As an independent global research institute, WRI China focuses on “building a human community with sustainable resources, social inclusion, and economic prosperity” through “participating in global governance by providing comprehensive solutions for sustainable development.” Therefore, WRI China has constantly optimized resource and organizational structure to better support China’s sustainable development strategy. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, with up to 60 goals and the Green Belt and Road Initiative, we will strive to bridge China and the world by providing solutions to efficiently shift to a greener, low-carbon future.
As part of our “Count it, Change it, Scale it” approach, we work with partners to mobilize commissions and major global initiatives. These delivery platforms allow us to create large-scale change and lasting impact.
High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy
This unique initiative of 14 serving world leaders aims to build momentum toward a sustainable ocean economy.
NUMO, the New Urban Mobility Alliance
Channeling tech-based disruptions in urban transport to create joyful cities where sustainable and just mobility is the new normal.
Champions 12.3
Inspiring ambition and mobilizing action to reduce food loss and waste globally.
NDC Partnership
Help countries achieve their national climate commitments and ensure financial and technical assistance is delivered as efficiently as possible.
Our Projects in China
Just Transition
Visit ProjectThe Just Transition Program is to advance an economy-wide transformation in China towards an inclusive, net-zero and sustainable economy that delivers benefits to all.
Part of Sustainable Cities
Low-carbon transport
Visit ProjectWe work with national and local partners to develop medium- and long-term transport decarbonization roadmaps, formulate near-term key emission-reduction solutions, and facilitate global knowledge sharing, to achieve the low-carbon transition of China’s transport sector while ensuring social equit
Part of Sustainable Cities
Sustainable Building
Visit ProjectSustainable Building Project aims to accelerate carbon neutrality in China’s building sector, while promoting high-quality development and building a more prosperous and inclusive society
Part of Sustainable Cities
International Cooperation and Communication
Visit ProjectBy participating in, supporting, or organizing sideli
Part of Energy
Climate Mitigation
Visit ProjectWe support national and local governments to achieve peak carbon performance and carbon neutrality as soon as possible, and industrial parks and enterprises to strengthen their emission reduction ambitions and actions, so as to jointly contribute to the
Part of Climate
Sustainable Transition Center
Visit ProjectChina in the world
Part of Sustainable Transition Center
Environment Protection Management
Visit ProjectThis project aims to strengthen carbon evaluation in the stages of periodic development planning, new project approval, and project operation by means of creating synergies between climate change and environment protection management to ensure that China’s coal consumption is controlled and reduc
Part of Sustainable Investment
Sustainable Business
Visit ProjectThrough research, tools, capacity building, international platforms, and stakeholder networks, we approach business sustainability from environmental and social dimensions, helping companies set and achieve ambitious climate goals.
Part of Climate
Financing Carbon Neutrality
Visit ProjectWRI aims to help China achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 through systemic change in the financial sector to shift investments from high-carbon assets towards climate solutions.
Part of Sustainable Investment
Greening China’s Overseas Investment
Visit ProjectWe aim to facilitate Chinese outward investment’s shift away from traditional energy, especially fossil fuels, towards renewable energy, helping facilitate China and the world’s transition to a high-quality, low-carbon, green-energy-based economy.
Part of Sustainable Investment
Carbon Emissions Peaking and Carbon Neutrality
Visit ProjectContribute to the national carbon emissions peak and carbon neutrality vision.
Part of Climate
Climate Change Adaptation
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectAccelerate climate adaptation actions and support national and subnational entities to enhance climate resilience.
Part of Climate