Climate change and poverty are inextricably linked. Without rapid, inclusive and climate smart development, climate change could see more than 100 million more people living in poverty by 2030. To address this challenge, the World Bank Group is integrating climate risks and opportunities into its development work.
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August 22, 2016 — Globally, hydropower is responsible for reducing annual emissions of CO2 by 2.8 billion tons and today it represents 16.6 percent of the world’s total electricity production while contributing 80 percent of the global renewable electricity mix.
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August 15, 2016 — For the millions of people living in remote rural areas of Ethiopia who lack access to the power grid or cannot afford electricity, solar energy represents an important first step on the energy access ladder.
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August 12, 2016 — Governments, scientists and farmers around the world are taking steps to make a sustainable climate-smart global food system a reality, but more needs to be done.
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August 10, 2016 — Is it hot outside? Should I bring an umbrella? Most of us don’t think much beyond these questions when we check the daily weather report. But weather forecasts play a much more critical role in countries like Myanmar or Bangladesh
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August 1, 2016 — During a recent, historic drought in Vietnam, one local shrimp farmer thrived, while a second farmer lost everything. What made the difference? Use of an innovative “three-pond shrimp farming model” that increases resilience to extreme weather.
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July 27, 2016 — Cooling and refrigeration are essential to increasing labor productivity, improving educational outcomes, safeguarding food and minimizing its waste, improving healthcare, and supporting countries’ digital ambitions.
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The Competition invites aspiring filmmakers from around the world to express their vision for a sustainable future by creating a short film or video about climate action.
IDA helps the poorest nations adapt to climate change. We help them build resilience against disasters, and we promote sustainable development to minimize their
The World Bank Group-Global Environment Facility Program is one of the institution’s largest and longest standing trust-funded programs, financing more than 790
The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery is a partnership of 41 countries and eight international organizations committed to helping developing countries
