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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.

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Do you know which countries are most responsible for climate change? 🌡️🌎 See how countries' emissions add up since 1850. Explore the data: bit.ly/41JR6ga #GHGEmissions #ClimateData #ClimateWatch

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We know #ClimateAdaptation is urgent, but too often, action feels slow or out of reach. Behavioral science offers insights into why—and how we can change that. Good read from @wriclimate on why understanding human behavior could help scale up resilience. bit.ly/4i4YZCN

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🧠#DYK the most impactful actions you can take for the climate aren’t composting and recycling, but ditching your gas car and swapping flights for Zoom calls? Learn more on the most impactful climate-friendly individual behavior shifts from @WRIclimate: bit.ly/4iWUA55

🧠#DYK the most impactful actions you can take for the climate aren’t composting and recycling, but ditching your gas car and swapping flights for Zoom calls? 
Learn more on the most impactful climate-friendly individual behavior shifts from @WRIclimate: bit.ly/4iWUA55
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🌍 What are Country Platforms—and why do they matter? Watch this short video from the #CountryPlatforms Exchange to hear from my colleagues and I on how country-owned platforms can drive real impact. Learn more: bit.ly/3D1efBe

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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

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That voice. That passion. That belief in humanity's potential. Sir David Attenborough's storytelling transformed how we see nature, not through fear, but wonder. As we celebrate his 99th birthday, we honour the man who taught us to truly care for our living planet.

That voice. That passion. That belief in humanity's potential. Sir David Attenborough's storytelling transformed how we see nature, not through fear, but wonder.

As we celebrate his 99th birthday, we honour the man who taught us to truly care for our living planet.
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🌡️How much could new climate plans cut emissions? Check out the new tool on the #ClimateWatch NDC Tracker to monitor new submissions and see how much they could reduce emissions by 2035 if realized: bit.ly/43kC8Ow

🌡️How much could new climate plans cut emissions? 

Check out the new tool on the #ClimateWatch NDC Tracker to monitor new submissions and see how much they could reduce emissions by 2035 if realized: bit.ly/43kC8Ow
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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

New <a href="/WRIClimate/">WRI Climate</a> 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
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#CountryPlatforms offer real potential, but how do we ensure they deliver for people and the planet? I’ll be joining a great panel of experts on June 10 to explore how we can scale finance for low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive development 🔗 bit.ly/4mAP9uQ

#CountryPlatforms offer real potential, but how do we ensure they deliver for people and the planet?

I’ll be joining a great panel of experts on June 10 to explore how we can scale finance for low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive development
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🌱Nature-based solutions offer risk mitigation and returns. By restoring ecosystems, financial institutions can avoid losses and capture growth. 💡Learn about investable #NBS opportunities and innovative financial instruments in WRI’s latest research: bit.ly/4jYVP3j

🌱Nature-based solutions offer risk mitigation and returns. By restoring ecosystems, financial institutions can avoid losses and capture growth.

💡Learn about investable #NBS opportunities and innovative financial instruments in WRI’s latest research: bit.ly/4jYVP3j
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🗓️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

🗓️Join us on June 26 as we preview the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4) with <a href="/AvinashPersau15/">Avinash Persaud</a>, <a href="/MMohieldin27/">Mahmoud Mohieldin</a>, Shari Spiegel and <a href="/HMAMelanieR/">Melanie Robinson</a>.

✍️Register now: bit.ly/44wdZEf
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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

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 <a href="/WRIClimate/">WRI Climate</a>: bit.ly/4jPxEEF
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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

Adaptation projects show strong returns—27% on average—but we’re likely undervaluing them. Few fully measure avoided losses, economic, social &amp; environmental benefits.

We need to capture the full picture: bit.ly/45yigsB
<a href="/WRIClimate/">WRI Climate</a> #InvestInAdaptation
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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

đź“… Join <a href="/AvinashPersau15/">Avinash Persaud</a>, <a href="/MMohieldin27/">Mahmoud Mohieldin</a>, Shari Spiegel &amp; I, on June 26 as we preview the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4)

âś… Register now: bit.ly/44wdZEf
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🚌What will it take to electrify the world’s bus fleet, and which countries are stepping up to the challenge? 👉New #SystemsChangeLab article details the countries electrifying their bus fleets the fastest: bit.ly/45Fdcmp

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What role can National Development Banks play in scaling green finance? 🌱🏦 Carolyn Neunuebel, WRI Research Associate, explores how #NDBs can align their strategies with climate goals, build partnerships, and drive investment: bit.ly/42Fd17C

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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

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