Climate Change

The World Bank Group is committed to meeting the needs of developing countries with smart development solutions. We are supporting countries to build resilience to climate change so that they are less vulnerable and better prepared to withstand extreme weather. We are also helping countries grow and create jobs while minimizing their emissions.

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Climate Change At-A-Glance

Millions of the world’s poorest people are unable to withstand the devastating effects of severe storms, massive flooding, persistent droughts, and punishing heat waves that limit their ability to work, attend school, access healthcare, and otherwise live productive lives. The World Bank Group’s work is guided by our Board-approved Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP).

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

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Sierra Leone Integrated and Resilient Urban Mobility Project

In 2019, the World Bank financed a transportation project in the coastal Western Area Urban District which addressed risks posed by climate change. The project identified vulnerable corridors through hydraulic modeling and created a more robust mobility system in the event of flash floods or landslides.

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Focus Areas

Climate and Development Reports

The World Bank Group’s CCDRs are a core diagnostic that integrates climate change and development
WBG Academy: Climate
Adaptation and Resilience

Success stories and strategies for achieving climate adaptation and resilience

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Experts

Valerie Hickey

Global Director, Climate Change Group, World Bank

Stéphane Hallegatte

Chief Climate Economist, World Bank

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Game Changers for a Livable Planet

Stories from around the world that showcase countries and communities delivering transformative initiatives that drive our mission toward a more livable planet and are proven, replicable and scalable.
Country Climate and Development Reports

The World Bank Group’s Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs) are core diagnostic reports that integrate climate change and development considerations.
Climate Explainer Series

Learn about the Word Bank Group’s plans, policies, and tools for fighting climate change from our experts.
Development and a Changing Climate

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Connect4Climate

Connect4Climate is a global partnership program dedicated to driving climate action with creative communications, by amplifying youth voices and generating advocacy campaigns centered on Film, Fashion, Music and Sports.
Climate Investment Funds

The $8.3 billion Climate Investment Funds (CIF) is providing 72 developing and middle income countries with urgently needed resources to manage the challenges of climate change and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
IFC Climate Business

IFC invests in the private sector in clean energy, sustainable cities, climate-smart agriculture, energy efficiency, green buildings and green finance.
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility

The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility is focused on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, forest carbon stock conservation, the sustainable management of forests, and the enhancement of forest ...
BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes

The BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes is focused on reducing emissions from the land sector through smarter land use planning, policies, and practices.
Carbon Pricing Dashboard

The State and Trends of Carbon Pricing Dashboard is an interactive online tool that provides the latest information on existing and emerging direct carbon pricing initiatives around the world.