Our Challenge
With the world’s second largest population, India faces crucial economic and development decisions over the coming decades with significant implications for people and the environment. India aspires to achieve equitable economic development and sustainable livelihood opportunities for its 1.25 billion citizens. Yet, these goals are challenged by a slowing economy, energy insecurity, urban sprawl, water risks, food shortages, ecosystem degradation, and growing inequality. Natural resources are at the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being. But today, the depletion of resources at a rate that is not sustainable endangers the economy and people’s lives.
WRI India will look to provide thought leadership, driven by evidence-based research and innovative, scalable and implementable solutions for sustainable resource use toward low-impact and balanced development.
Our Vision
We envision an equitable and prosperous planet driven by the wise management of natural resources. We aspire to create a world where the actions of government, business, and communities combine to eliminate poverty and sustain the natural environment for all people.