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Celebrating mangroves — and the community action and science-based research helping to protect them
July 25, 2025
On World Mangrove Day, we honor one of the planet’s most powerful — and often overlooked — climate allies. Mangroves are more than just trees that thrive where land meets sea. They are carbon-storing powerhouses, biodiversity havens and natural shields for vulnerable coastlines. At Winrock, we’re proud to work alongside communities, scientists and with diverse funders […]
Pioneering solutions: ACR’s portfolio of methodologies is accelerating climate action
July 24, 2025
As the world races to meet the urgent challenge of climate change, ACR at Winrock International is leading the way with science-based solutions that unlock the power of carbon markets. ACR develops rigorous, peer-reviewed methodologies that enable the generation of high-integrity carbon credits — tools that help businesses, governments and communities take responsibility for their […]
Supporting climate action and community leadership in the U.S.
July 1, 2025
Duke University achieves carbon neutrality In 2024, Duke University became the first among its academic peers to achieve its carbon neutrality goal — reducing emissions by 31% even as campus size and population grew. The university’s strategy included operational improvements and a critical investment in high-quality carbon credits. These included 179,000 credits issued by ACR […]
BlueGreen Water Technologies and Winrock International partner to combat harmful algal blooms around the world
June 24, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas – June 24, 2025 – BlueGreen Water Technologies, a global leader in sustainable water treatment solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Winrock International, a mission-driven global organization that develops science-based solutions to complex problems with a focus on sustainable agriculture, water, clean energy, natural resources management and human rights. Together, the organizations […]
From risk to resilience: How Winrock’s Climate Resilience Accelerator helps communities adapt — and thrive
June 20, 2025
That’s why Winrock is launching the Climate Resilience Accelerator: a bold, practical framework for ensuring that development isn’t just about growth — it’s about endurance, equity and transformation. Winrock sees building climate resilience not as a burden, but as a competitive advantage for businesses, farmers and communities most impacted by climate change. What is climate […]
Building language to build a market: A glossary of definitions related to market-based mechanisms for corporate GHG mitigation strategies
May 20, 2025
Why this glossary matters As climate mitigation standards and guidance issued by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG P), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are updated to reflect the urgency and complexity of today’s climate challenges, clarity in language is more essential than ever. In the fast-moving world of […]
Clean water, clean energy: Private sector invests in solar pumps to improve access to community water supplies in Ethiopia
May 5, 2025
In the rural community of Wabe, nestled in Ethiopia’s West Arsi zone, a long-silent water system has roared back to life — through pumps powered not by diesel, but by the sun. After years of disuse due to high fuel costs and frequent shortages, Wabe’s water system is running again. Thanks to a solar-powered pump […]
Mirova and Sweep announce selection of I Care and Winrock International for Corporate Climate Contribution Index Initiative
April 28, 2025
(The following press release was originally published on Mirova.com.) PARIS – April 28, 2025 – Mirova Research Center and Sweep are pleased to announce the selection of I Care by BearingPoint and Winrock International to develop the Corporate Climate Contribution Index (CCCI), following a recent call for expressions of interest. This initiative aims to develop […]
Carbon Markets 101: ACR series explores and explains carbon markets
April 28, 2025
ACR series shares insights into how the world’s first private voluntary GHG registry tackles complex issues in its mission to set the bar for carbon credit quality. Increasingly extreme and unpredictable weather is impacting nearly all aspects of life on the planet. Marine heatwaves are killing coral reefs and forcing fish to flee to cooler […]
Winrock International joins Science Based Targets Network
April 10, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – April 10, 2025 − Winrock International is pleased to announce it is now an official NGO Partner of the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) and has joined the SBTN’s Corporate Engagement Program and Referral List. Joining the SBTN enables Winrock to expand the reach of its technical assistance and validation services […]