
Latin America
WRI has a significant presence in Latin America’s largest countries, with Brazil offices in Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre; and a Mexico office in Mexico City. WRI Mexico also oversees one of our newest offices, in Bogota, Colombia.
International Offices
WRI Brasil
WRI Brasil researches, analyzes and implements sustainable and inclusive solutions across three key areas: cities, climate, and forests.
WRI Colombia
In 2020, WRI registered a legal presence in Colombia to facilitate our growing work there. The WRI Colombia Foundation represents the World Resources Institute in the Republic of Colombia.
WRI México
WRI México focuses on five topics: climate, cities, forests, energy, and the ocean. We work with federal and local governments and the private sector to increase climate ambition in Mexico and Colombia, where WRI recently opened an office.
Latin America Insights
4 Levers to Help Scale Net-Zero Carbon and Resilient Housing
Technical Perspectives September 24, 2025RELEASE: Ocean Panel Commits to Five More Years with New Workplan to Propel Ocean Action
News September 24, 2025'Energy Communities' Bring Electricity, Livelihoods to Colombia's Remotest Regions
Insights September 3, 2025