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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Climate Change Development Energy Environment Food Sustainable Development Water Sustainable Development: Climate change Energy Forests Poverty Transport
Geographic scope:	International
Millennium Development Goals:	Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Ensure environmental sustainability Develop global partnership for development
Mission statement:	The World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve peopleâ€™s lives. Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earthâ€™s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. The Center's mission is to provide credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change.
Year established:	1982
Year of registration:	1989
Funding structure:	Other sources Grants from Governments Fundraising campaigns Donations and grants from domestic sources Foreign and international grants Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations

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