WRI Brasil is a research institute that transforms big ideias into actions to protect the environment and foster Brazil’s prosperity in an inclusive and sustainable fashion. It is focused on research and applications of sustainable solutions oriented towards climate, forests, and cities. WRI Brasil combines technical excelence with political articulation and works in close collaboration with governments, private companies, universities and civil society.

WRI Brasil is part of World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization whose work extends to over 50 countries. WRI encompasses the work of almost 700 professionals in offices in Brazil, China, the United States, Mexico, India, Indonesia, Europe, Turkey and Africa.