WRI Video Library 182d ago

For years, we’ve been told to turn off the lights, recycle, and drive less—yet global emissions keep climbing. Why? Because while we've been calculating our "carbon footprints," the systems that shape which choices are easy and accessible have gone mostly unchallenged. As 2026 approaches and New Year’s resolution season begins, it’s time to pair personal pledges with the systemic shifts that unlock impact at scale. Which individual actions matter most for the climate? What commitments must businesses and governments make next year to drive real change? And how can we, as citizens, consumers, and voters, push them to act?