World Resources Institute
Non-profit, NGO
| World Resources Institute link Sourcewatch Website | |
|---|---|
| Motto | to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations |
| Formation | 1982 |
| Founder | James Gustave Speth |
| Type | Non-profit, NGO |
| Interests | Sustainable development, Food, Forests, Water, Energy, Cities, Climate, Ocean |
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research non-profit organization established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI's activities are focused on seven areas:
According to Sourcewatch it is an enthusiastic proponent of Carbon Capture and Storage[1] (the experimental technology aimed at reducing carbon emissions from coal-fired power stations).