World Resources Institute

Research 29 Jun 2026 Vertical Integration: Bridging National and Local Climate Adaptation in Indonesia, Brazil and India This study examines how the vertical integration of climate adaptation can be strengthened in large and decentralized countries.  Release 17 Jun 2026 For Climate Finance to Reach the Ground in Africa, National and Local Governments Must Work Together High-level dialogue showcases lessons from Kenya, Ghana and South Africa on strengthening enabling frameworks, improving coordination and scaling investment for local climate actio… Update 24 Sep 2026 SHARE: Spain Brings Strong Track Record of Climate Action to CHAMP At Climate Week NYC, Vice President Sara Aagesen announced Spain's endorsement of CHAMP. Article 7 Nov 2025 Advancing Local Climate Action for Ambitious NDCs 3.0 The CHAMP initiative worked with Colombia, Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia to better incorporate subnational content in new national climate plans ("NDCs 3.0"). Article 23 Jun 2026 Behind the Scenes of Climate Action: Lessons From Colombian Cities Highlights from work with four city governments as well as the national government to strengthen multilevel climate action and help unlock implementation at the city level. Research 13 Nov 2024 Stronger NDCs With Cities, States, and Regions: Recommendations for National Governments This document supports national governments in strengthening the subnational content of the NDCs to reflect the highest possible ambition and increase the likelihood of implementat… Update 25 Jun 2026 SHARE: New Subnational Advisory Council, Featuring Mayors and Governors "The Subnational Advisory Council will help ensure that the experience and leadership of cities and regions help shape global climate decisions at the highest level,” said Chair of… Article 25 Nov 2025 Why COP30 Was a Breakthrough for Cities At the COP30 climate summit, rising influence from city, state and regional governments offered new avenues for progress amid lagging national action. Article 23 Jun 2026 The New Climate Playbook: Cities and National Governments Working Together New coalitions of the willing are emerging as key players in advancing climate action, closing the gap left by more formal — but slower-moving — multilateral negotiations. Research 30 Oct 2025 Multilevel Action for Community-Led Climate Resilience in Informal Settlements This expert note argues that transforming informal settlements is essential to delivering national and global climate goals.  Summary of Activities 11 May 2026 CHAMP Summary of Activities Report 2025 This summary, prepared by WRI on behalf of the CHAMP coalition, showcases the impact of CHAMP and celebrates its endorsers as a trailblazing group of multilevel partnership champio… Resource 2 Dec 2023 The CHAMP Pledge The CHAMP Pledge, put forth by the COP28 Presidency in Dubai and ultimately signed by 72 endorsers at COP28.