1、CONFRONTING A NEW REALITY2019-2020 WRI ANNUAL REPORTURGENCY Change in human behavior is urgently needed to end the scourge of poverty and reverse accelerating environmental deterioration.INTEGRITY Honesty,candor and openness guide our work to ensure credibility and build trust.INNOVATION To lead cha
2、nge for a sustainable world,we must be creative,forward thinking,entrepreneurial and adaptive.INDEPENDENCE Our effectiveness depends on work that is uncompromised by partisan politics,institutional or personal allegiances,or sources of financial support.RESPECT Our relationships are based on the bel
3、ief that all people deserve respect.WRI is a global research organization that works closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action at the nexus of environment,economic opportunity and human well-being.Our Mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths environment and its c
4、apacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.“I look forward to building on WRIs foundation in Africa to set a vision and direction to address urgent environmental issues as we support sustainable,equitable economic growth across the continent.”-Wanjira Mathai,V
5、ice President and Regional Director for Africa,WRIOur Mission and ValuesAnnual Report 2019-2020|1Our Global Reach .4WRIs 2019 Top Outcomes.6Looking Back/Looking Forward .8Global Challenges .10Thanking Our Donors .28WRI Boards and Leadership .44Operations and Finance .48Ways to Give/Get Involved .52
6、Table of Contents“In these times,WRIs mission is more critical and urgent than ever.We must protect people today,as we tackle longer term challenges to the environment,climate and sustainability.We must build stronger,more resilient communities for everyone.”-David Blood,Co-founder and Senior Partne