World Resources Institute2014年年度报告.pdf

1、WRI AROUND THE WORLD2014 Annual ReportGreater Reach,Deeper Engagement,More Impact.WRI is pleased to offer the 2014 Annual Report online at wri.org/annualreport/2014/in a desktop and mobile-friendly format.2014 Annual Report|1In 2014,the hottest year on record,the challenges of a thirsty,fast-develop

2、ing planet were more urgent than ever.From record-breaking drought in Sao Paulo to intense air pollution in Indias cities,problems at the nexus of environment,economic opportunity and human well-being were painfully evident.The need for what WRI offerspractical solutions based on rigorous research,p

3、olicy analysis and datahas never been greater.Fortunately,we are in the right places at the right time.WRI has expanded its global presence,with new offices in Brazil,Indonesia and Europe,and deepened engagement in China,India and Mexico.We have leveraged technology to create new digital tools and w

4、e have staff on the ground where their insights can be tailored to local conditions.Through these efforts,and by working with our partners and supporters in more than 50 countries,we are helping to increase opportunities and improve the quality of life.2014 was the first year of our new four-year st

5、rategy.We are focusing on six global challenges that must be addressed this decade:food,forests,water,energy,cities and climate.We are doing fewer projects,but at greater scale,seeking tipping points and moving beyond them.We are moving resources to the front line,investing in open-source data,top q

6、uality research,and decision-friendly visualization for todays fast-paced world.Our tag line is“Count It,Change It,Scale it.”We judge our success not simply by the quality of our researchalthough this is an essential starting pointbut by our impact in terms of changed policies and behavior.LETTER FR