Promoting the development and acceleration of affordable, low-carbon solutions for emerging economies
Experts
staff
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Michael Doust
Director, Urban Efficiency & Climate, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Sue Gander
Director, Electric School Bus Initiative -
Anjali Mahendra
Director of Global Research -
Anne Maassen
Senior Manager, Urban Transformation Insights & Partnerships / Global Lead, WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities -
Justin Balik
Senior Manager, State Policy for Transportation Electrification, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Brittany Barrett
Senior Manager, School District E-Mobility Technical Assistance, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Greggory Kresge
Senior Manager, Utility Engagement and Transportation Electrification -
Stephanie Ly
Senior Manager, eMobility Strategy and Manufacturing Engagement -
Eric Mackres
Senior Manager, Data and Tools - Urban Efficiency & Climate -
Sebastian Castellanos
Research Lead, NUMO Alliance; Project Manager, Urban Efficiency & Climate -
Tom Meyer
Communications Manager, Electric School Bus Initiative -
Lulu Xue
Urban Mobility Manager, WRI China Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Monica Chitre
Grants & Finance Specialist II, NUMO Alliance -
Su Song
Research Associate, WRI China Ross Center for Sustainable Cities -
Natalie Thomure
Buildings Analyst -
Emmett Werthmann
Research & Engagement Analyst
Energy and Climate Projects
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Accelerating Electric Bus Adoption in Colombia
Working directly with mid-sized Colombian cities to provide technical assistance around procurement, financing, operations, social inclusion and more. -
Advancing Equity-Centered Zero-Emission Delivery Zones
Working with government, businesses and communities to study and implement zero-emission freight and other zones in cities. -
Beijing Low-Emission Zone
WRI China is supporting Beijing in the city’s implementation of an innovative low-emission zone to reduce air pollution and associated public health costs, among other effects. -
CityAQ
Combining local data with global scientific products and models to develop city-scale air quality analytics -
Clean Air Catalyst
A global partnership for accelerating clean air solutions -
Electric Ride-Hailing
Accelerating greenhouse gas emissions reductions across communities through electrifying ride-hailing fleets. -
Electric School Bus Initiative
Cleaner air for healthier communities and normalizing electric mobility for an entire generation -
Electric Vehicles on the Grid Simulator Tool
Evaluating the EV load impacts on local grids -
Expanding Transport Electrification in Mexico
Supporting the decarbonization of transport in Mexico by planning for EV charging infrastructure and BRT electrification -
FedEx-EMBARQ Mobility and Accessibility Program
Working together with the common goal to improve quality of life through sustainable transport and mobility solutions -
NDC Transport Initiative for Asia
Supporting a holistic approach to decarbonizing the transport sector in Asia -
Raahgiri Day
India's first car-free day returns streets to people -
TUMI E-Bus Mission
This international coalition assists 20 cities in creating world-leading electric bus fleets and scaling e-bus adoption to hundreds more through city-to-city mentorship. -
UrbanShift
Transforming cities for people and planet through sustainable, integrated and inclusive approaches to urban development -
World Resources Report: Towards a More Equal City
Flagship research series on achieving cities that work for all -
Zero Carbon Building Accelerator
Helping cities reduce building emissions to meet climate goals -
Electric Vehicle-Grid Integration
Enabling solutions for low-cost, equitable and clean EV public charging networks in cities globally. -
Expanding public and private finance for low-carbon transport
Catalyzing and scaling investment in sustainable transport solutions -
Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative
Accelerating the implementation of sustainable urban solutions through new business models -
Fuel efficiency standard for Mexico
The first fuel efficiency standard for light duty vehicles in Latin America -
Global Calculator 2050
New tool sheds light on the relationship between human activity and greenhouse gas emissions -
Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Global Partnership
Convening governments and international organizations to support low emissions growth and mitigate climate change -
Maximizing the impact of transport NAMAs
Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions prioritize local context in efforts to curb the effects of climate change -
New Sustainable Mobility
New mobility services have the potential to positively redefine urban mobility—if they can better meet the diverse needs of all residents. -
Promoting low carbon transport technologies in Latin America and the Caribbean
Assisting local and national governments to develop a pipeline of feasible, bankable projects and strengthen regional networks. -
Reducing transport's contributions to greenhouse gas emissions in Peru
Strengthening Peru’s capacity to develop a greenhouse gas emission reduction strategy for the transport sector through national policy -
Sustainable and Livable Cities Initiative
Building the foundations of our work with cities -
Tracking financial flows and investment needs in the transport sector
Making the case for shifting and increasing finance towards sustainable, low-carbon transport -
Zero Carbon Buildings for All
Raising ambition to decarbonize the building sector everywhere