The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global non-profit research organization that offers services focused on global climate change issues, sustainable markets, ecosystem protection, and environmental responsible governance.  From US-based headquarters, the WRI works through more than 1,000 experts and staff in more than 60 countries.

The organization promotes environmental sustainability, economic opportunity, and human health and well-being.  Recognizing that natural resources are at the foundation of economic and social sustainability, the WRI is addressing the urgent, global social, economic and environmental challenges.

The WRI partners with local and national governments, private companies, publicly held corporations, and other non-profit organizations.