Program Areas
Water
Population growth and extreme weather are impacting access to reliable supplies of clean water for drinking, sanitation, agriculture and commerce around the world. Winrock addresses these essentials simultaneously rather than project by project. We work with local partners including community-based organizations, regional, national and transnational water management entities to support improved management of and increased…
Forestry & Natural Resource Management
AVOIDING DOUBLE COUNTING IN JURISDICTIONAL REDD+: A Practical Assessment Tool Developed by Winrock International under Offset National Emissions through Sustainable Landscapes project (funded by the U.S. Department of State), this tool offers a structured self-assessment for jurisdictions to identify where and how double-counting risks could arise in their REDD+ programs.
Ecosystem Services
The Ecosystem Services team has been a pioneer in the evaluation of ecosystem services from forests and agriculture for over 25 years. The ECO team interprets and translates science, and applies analysis to increase the confidence of governments, markets and investors in the integrity of ecosystem benefits. ECO employs state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies to generate…
Environment & Climate
The Environment & Climate group supports healthy natural environments by developing and implementing solutions to protect natural resources, enhance ecosystem services, and scale access to clean energy. We partner with communities, governments, civil society and the private sector to strengthen local capacity, facilitate market-based innovations and mobilize green finance.
Market Systems
Using a systems approach, Winrock applies local and global expertise to advance inclusive, equitable and sustainable economic growth for all.
Access to Finance
Lack of capital too often prevents people from launching a business or planting a crop. Winrock helps increase access to credit, investment, insurance and other financial services that can create new opportunities for vulnerable populations to expand incomes and improve lives.