Global Program on Sustainability

GPS Annual Report 2020/2021

Taking over from where the 2019 Annual Report left off, this edition provides an overview of activities financed by the GPS and WAVES trust funds through until the end of fiscal year 2021 (June 30, 2021), thus covering two fiscal years (FY20 and FY21).

The Economic Rationale to Invest in Nature

The World Bank Group developed a series of papers that outlines the development challenges and opportunities associated with blue and green biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Unlocking Private Finance for Nature

The World Bank Group's report on ‘Mobilizing Private Finance for Nature’ looks at the current state of play for private finance for biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Zambia can leverage on its renewable natural capital to mount a stronger and sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 economic crisis

As part of WAVES/GPS support, Zambia has produced a natural capital accounts report, Zambia Economic Brief, Wealth Beyond Mining: Leveraging Renewable Natural Capital, that highlights the country’s wealth composition over a period of 20 years (1995-2014) and the role of renewable natural capital in supporting a sustainable growth.

Five big ideas for mobilizing private sector financing for biodiversity

Fiona Stewart, Global Lead Insurance and Pensions, World Bank Group participates in a quick-fire ‘Speakers’ Corner’ segment on “Five big ideas for mobilizing private sector financing for biodiversity”. This was part of the winning short presentations from the Responsible Investor Digital Festival: Summer 2020`s market call for new, deeper and urgent thinking on sustainable finance.