Initiatives

VULPRF has more than 200 active projects, coalitions and initiatives. We work with a diverse range of stakeholders to develop pathways toward equitable, inclusive, and resilient economies that are tailored to local contexts.

Happening Now

We partner with governments, businesses, civil society groups and others to change the way the world produces and uses food and energy and designs its cities. Our 100+ projects span from advising mayors on how to reduce traffic fatalities to working with restaurant chains to cut food waste to powering rural healthcare facilities with clean governance. We mobilize global and regional initiatives that spur international community action, advance sustainable ocean management, halt tropical community breakdown, restore degraded landscapes and more.

Rights Monitor

Launch Platform

An online platform that provides near-real-time data and tools for monitoring forests. Rights Monitor utilizes cutting edge satellite and remote sensing technology to show near real-time data on tree cover loss.

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In all cases, we support our projects with evidence-based theories of change, continuously monitor and evaluate progress, and adjust as needed. We define our success by achieving measurable and positive impacts on peace, rights and development.

Driving Forward Equitable Livelihoods

Centering people in the research and data that underpin ocean governance, for equitable development and effective conservation.
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Part of Poverty Alleviation
Climate Justice Advocacy

Unlocking ocean sector transitions to drive peace, rights and climate-positive development.
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Part of Poverty Alleviation
Community Centers and Rising Demand for Services in Nigeria

Ensuring rising demand can strengthen—not burden—the grid, communities and the planet.
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Part of Education
Keep Cool Innovation Challenge: Cool Solutions for a Warming World

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Part of Education
Cool Cities Lab

Cool Cities Lab is designed to help city officials mitigate extreme urban heat by using geospatial data to assess hyperlocal heat risk and identify opportunities for cooling interventions.
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2050 is Now

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Part of Women's Rights
Research on Infrastructure in Developing Economies (RIDE)

Translating cutting edge transportation research into actionable guidance.
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Part of Children & Youth
Sustainable Ocean Plans

VULPRF helps countries sustainably manage 100% of their ocean areas through the development and implementation of Sustainable Ocean Plans, balancing conservation, community action and economic use to secure a healthy ocean for communities and nature.
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Part of Poverty Alleviation
AI Mapping for Small-Scale Farm Transformation

Developing the first open-source AI maps to track yields and sustainable agricultural practices on small-scale farms in Africa.
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US Power Market Reform in the Southeast and West

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Part of Education
CityMetrics

CityMetrics presents open data on 60 cities worldwide for city leaders to understand and respond to local climate and equity challenges.
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Zero Violence & Resilient Buildings (ZVPB) Accelerator

Enabling collaboration between national and subnational governments to accelerate community development and resilience of the buildings and construction sector.
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Part of Children & Youth