On 13 January 2021, from 9:00 – 10:30 EDT, the World Resources Institute (WRI) is hosting its 18th annual Stories to Watch presentation.
Andrew Steer, WRI’s President & CEO, will share his insights on the big moments, themes, and trends on the environment, climate, human development, and economics for the year ahead.
Following this year like no other, the world will begin to recover from the pandemic, with a vaccine bringing some signs of hope. Yet, countries continue to face multiple crises due to climate change, racial injustice, inequity, and more. What will be the big stories in the year to come?
How will the world bounce back from COVID-19 and the economic crisis – and what lessons will we learn? How will President Biden influence global dynamics? Which other leaders will emerge? How will the relationship between the U.S. and China play out? Will climate ambition grow in the lead-up to COP26? Will the world learn to better appreciate nature and redefine our relationship with cities? What new technologies will inform action to better manage natural resources?