
Melanie Robinson
@hmamelanier
Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program Director, @WorldResources; former UK Ambassador to Zimbabwe and Executive Director @WorldBank.
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What are country platforms and why do they matter? In my recent article for WRI Climate, I explore what country platforms are and present 6 ways to make them more effective.





Are we using “Country Platforms” to their full potential? 🌍 I’ve broken down 6 essential lessons for making them work—and why they matter for scaling green growth: bit.ly/3D1efBe WRI Climate




New WRI Climate research finds over 50% of monetized benefits from adaptation investments can occur even without climate shocks. In other words, adaptation is far more than a safety net—it’s a launchpad for growth. Find out more: bit.ly/45yigsB #InvestInAdaptation




🗓️Join us on June 26 as we preview the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4) with Avinash Persaud, Mahmoud Mohieldin, Shari Spiegel and Melanie Robinson. ✍️Register now: bit.ly/44wdZEf


Even with deep emissions cuts, some will remain. Countries must plan now to responsibly remove these “residual” emissions—without letting carbon removal delay urgent action to cut pollution. Important read from WRI Climate: bit.ly/4jPxEEF


Adaptation projects show strong returns—27% on average—but we’re likely undervaluing them. Few fully measure avoided losses, economic, social & environmental benefits. We need to capture the full picture: bit.ly/45yigsB WRI Climate #InvestInAdaptation


đź“… Join Avinash Persaud, Mahmoud Mohieldin, Shari Spiegel & I, on June 26 as we preview the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4) âś… Register now: bit.ly/44wdZEf




As #FFD4 kicks off in Sevilla, we have an opportunity to rethink how we finance progress for people, nature and climate. WRI Finance highlights 4 key areas where better coordination across stakeholders can help unlock sustainable, equitable development: bit.ly/4kgVf10

