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🏙️ Africa’s cities are growing, but so are climate and environmental threats. This Friday, tune into our session with African Development Bank Group & GFDRR at the #AfDBAM2025 to find out how growing cities can unlock finance for nature-based solutions. Watch live: youtube.com/live/0lIksqCAU…

Last week, our climate team met with the new Head of Economics Addis Ababa University to explore deeper collaboration on climate transitions, finance risk & green economy modeling—aligning research with Ethiopia’s priorities for a just, locally-led transition.🌱 Excited for what’s ahead!

At the #ForestBasinsCongress in Brazzaville, Wanjira Mathai called for real investment in Indigenous Peoples & local communities. “We must stop giving with one hand. We need to give with both so that this work is done fully.” 💫 Trust. Fund. Let Indigenous people lead. 🌍

📢 Final call! The WRI Ross Center #PrizeforCities application closes TONIGHT! 🏙️ Do you have a game-changing urban project? 📅 Submit before 11:59 p.m. ET! 🔗 go.wri.org/submit2pfc

🙏 Huge thanks to all who joined us last week for the launch of the Faith-led Food Systems in Rwanda proceedings! Download the full report here 🔗 go.wri.org/wHiUoS  #FaithLedFoodSystems #Rwanda

Happy Africa Month!  As we reflect on our past and shape our future, may we do so with confidence and care, knowing that Africa is not only writing its future, it is speaking it into the world.  In our own languages. Read more in my oped below: #MadarakaDay2025

As the 1st #ForestBasinCongress concludes in Brazzaville, Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities call for recognition & access to climate finance as the primary guardians of the world’s intact forests. Read more in this statement by Wanjira Mathai ➡️ go.wri.org/NqJDlg

Happy #WorldBicycleDay! 🚲 Today, we're highlighting how the city of #AddisAbaba is rethinking public mobility by expanding protected bike lanes & creating pedestrian-friendly infrastructures through its corridor development initiative. Read more: bit.ly/3Swp42s

🇪🇹 Ethiopia is leading the way in landscape restoration. Its new Green Legacy & Landscape Restoration Fund commits part of the federal budget to restore degraded land — setting a big example for restoration financing. Learn more about the Fund: go.wri.org/s4ScCd #Ethiopia

🪼 🐋 When oceans are healthy, everyone benefits. But #PlasticPollution is threatening ocean wellness. On World Environment Day, learn about many benefits of the ocean 🔗 go.wri.org/envr-day-ocean #WorldEnvironmentDay #BeatPlasticPollution

🌱 How can country platforms drive green growth in developing countries? 🗓️ June 10: join World Resources Institute & our panel of global experts as we explore how #CountryPlatforms unlock low-carbon growth, create jobs and enhance resilience. Register now 👉 bit.ly/4dLHxBVNext

Announcing again Eric Ruzigamanzi's appointment as Country Representative for Rwanda *⃣with corrections*⃣ Eric will be leading WRI’s strategy, partnerships & program alignment in #Rwanda — helping shape initiatives that benefit people, nature & climate 👉 go.wri.org/6Hs4Pp

🌡️NDCs have helped to lower emissions projections, shifting the world from being on track for nearly 4°C of warming to under 3°C. The current round of national climate commitments will define this ambition through 2035 and determine whether we can keep the 1.5°C goal within

📢 Tomorrow: join World Resources Institute for a discussion on how developing countries can use country platforms to attract and scale #ClimateFinance for green growth. 🕟 9:00–10:30 AM EST | 4:00–5:30 PM EAT Register now: bit.ly/4dLHxBV

🌍 Day 1 of #OSEAS2025 kicked off with powerful insights from energy leaders, all underscoring the vital role of open source tools—like #EnergyAccessExplorer—in driving equitable, data-driven energy access across Africa. Follow for more updates from the symposium! ⚡

Africa's cities face rising climate risks & shrinking support. At the recent #AfDBAM2025, our message was clear: fund locally led, nature-based solutions for resilient urban futures. Read WRI’s latest on the financing models that work 👉 go.wri.org/AfDB-AM-2025

🌍 Day 2 of #OSEAS2025 highlighted real-world uses of open-source tools in energy planning — from data and design to finance and monitoring. The Poster Safari was a hit, and participants are voting for their favorites. Winners coming soon! #EnergyAccess #OpenSource