The energy transition is happening🌍 Find out how it will happen and who reaps the benefits at #StoriesToWatch👉 go.wri.org/stw-2026

The COP Presidency has proposed a global goal of increasing electrification’s share of final energy demand to 35% by 2035, up from 23% today. Countries should sign up to this target and commit to publish credible electrification and clean energy roadmaps. Clement Perry, Global Lead, Clean Energy Supply for @WRIEnergy gives examples how we can meet this goal. More issues to watch leading up to #COP31: go.wri.org/cop31-seconds

Data centers use a lot of energy. How can we keep it clean? One method is by enabling direct procurement of clean energy. This means creating an optimal policy environment for data centers to partner with clean energy developers to produce solar, wind and battery storage solutions that can flexibly and reliably power their facilities. Another tool is demand-side flexibility. If data centers can moderate their energy use during heat waves and other times of peak grid stress, the whole system can benefit from their flexibility (in some cases, preventing you from having to turn your own AC off). By reducing this peak in energy use, fewer high-emitting power plants are needed to meet the grid's needs. Finally, clean firm power sources, like geothermal, can be a valuable piece of the equation to provide constant clean energy to data centers. Read more about the local impacts of data centers: go.wri.org/data-center-effec… Follow @WRIEnergy for more updates like this

🌊COP31 provides an opportunity to finally harness the ocean’s potential for climate action. Research shows that ocean-based climate action— such as expanding offshore renewables or restoring mangroves — could provide up to 35% of the emissions cuts needed to hold global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees C. Sustainable ocean industries could create 51 million jobs over the next 20 years. Tom Pickerell Global Director of @WRIOcean shares 3 areas WRI would like to see progress at COP31. Learn more about the issues at stake➡️ go.wri.org/cop31-seconds

Amid a year of devastating climate impacts, an energy crisis, and rising prices, WRI sees three major opportunities for COP31 to advance action: ⚡Energy 💰Adaptation 🌊Ocean Countries should prioritize not just headline pledges but implementation. Learn more about the issues to watch at COP31: go.wri.org/cop31-issues #COP31Türkiye #COP31Antalya #COP31

Yesterday, the #COP31 Presidency of Türkiye released the Antalya AI Pledge. The voluntary pledge aims to harness AI’s climate potential and address its growing impact. Responsibly managing AI requires establishing strong guardrails. Read full statement from WRI's Chief Data and AI Officer Evan Tachovsky: go.wri.org/cop31-ai-pledge

The global economy remains dangerously vulnerable to fossil fuel disruptions. #COP31 offers an opportunity to turn this latest fossil fuel shock into a catalyst for more resilient energy systems. Dr Nick Wayth, Global Director of @WRIEnergy tells us how countries can advance a number of actions at COP31 that, if acted on by governments, would help shift the world toward cleaner, more secure energy. Visit WRI's resource hub for the latest developments at COP31: go.wri.org/cop31-seconds

#COP31 kicks off Nov. 9–20 in Antalya, Türkiye🌍 It’s a key moment for world leaders to show progress on past climate pledges and commit to new plans that benefit people and the planet. WRI experts are tracking the issues at stake. Visit our resource hub for the latest analysis, commentary and events: go.wri.org/cop31-resources #COP31Türkiye #COP31Antalya

Despite how much we all depend on forests, grasslands, peatlands and coastal wetlands, global efforts to conserve these ecosystems and the species that live in them are largely going backward. Reversing course will require protecting, restoring and sustainably managing terrestrial ecosystems, alongside tackling other drivers of biodiversity loss, including pollution, overexploitation, and invasive alien species. Discover the shifts needed: bit.ly/482kiRT

🔻🌳The world's remaining intact forest landscapes are shrinking. What's causing it? From 2000 to 2013, timber harvesting was the primary cause of reduction. Yet since 2020, fire has become the leading driver. How can we protect these unique forests? Find out: go.wri.org/intact-forests-tw

📚🚌🔋Schools in the U.S. could save thousands of dollars. How? By sending power from their electric buses back to the grid. "Vehicle-to-grid" technology can turn parked school buses into revenue for schools — and savings for local communities. Learn how it works and how some schools are already benefiting➡️ go.wri.org/solutions-in-focu… #SolutionsInFocus

🌡️It’s now certain: the world will exceed 1.5°C of warming, at least temporarily. But we can still bring temperatures back down this century, and it will take going beyond net zero.   The good news: we already know how to get there. Read how: go.wri.org/net-negative-tigh…

We’ve teamed up with IKEA Foundation for this year’s IKEA Foundation Week campaign, Can You Save the Tomato?, to help people rethink food. In the campaign, our colleague Dr Susan Chomba explains how the way we produce, distribute and consume food affects our climate, and shares solutions to reduce waste and emissions. Hear from Susan and see if you can save the tomato at SaveTheTomato.org. #IFW26

What is a ‘Super El Niño’? How might it affect food, forests and water? #WRIExplains👉 go.wri.org/super-el-nino

Local priorities should be central to data center development. The local impacts of data centers have taken center stage in U.S. media as people are eager to protect their communities from irresponsible water use, climbing electricity prices and pollution. Many communities with data centers in their backyard are already facing above-average environmental burdens. But data centers can support local communities with early engagement and community benefits agreements (CBAs). Read more about the local impacts of data centers: go.wri.org/data-center-effec… Dive deeper into the technical possibilities of CBAs for data centers: Powering Progress: go.wri.org/data-center-dev-x WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition World Resources Institute Carla Walker Ian Goldsmith Devashree Saha Jolie Villegas

🚨 New data from #SystemsChangeLab finds that global efforts to conserve forests and land are not just falling short — they are largely moving in the wrong direction. 📊 Explore the data and see what’s needed to reverse course: bit.ly/482kiRT

🌊Ocean-based climate solutions could potentially exceed one-third of the total emissions reductions needed to meet global climate goals. But perhaps even more compelling is the wide range of co-benefits that come with them: ⛈️Protecting coastal communities from storms 👔Providing jobs 🐟Harboring wildlife 🍽️Improving food security Full video: piped.video/EZzeXGA5Jvs

🐟Freshwater species help keep water clean, cycle nutrients and support food systems. Yet they are disappearing at alarming rates. 🪷Protecting freshwater biodiversity is critical for a sustainable future. 👉New research from #SystemsChangeLab highlights where change is needed: bit.ly/4fP6TBt

Carbon calculators usually focus on individual choices: what you eat, how you travel, how you power your home. @WRIClimate’s new calculator is different. It’s designed for decision-makers whose choices affect large numbers of people, from policymakers and city planners to companies and large institutions. Try it: go.wri.org/climate-calculato…

With total global renewable electricity generation capacity growing nearly 7-fold in the past 25 years, renewables are becoming a bigger part of our lives. But how about costs? Jobs? What happens when the sun isn't shining? We answer your questions: go.wri.org/renewable-electri…