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IMMERSIVE STORY
Forests at work: Jobs Grounded in the Natural Wealth of Countries
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2025/11/05/forests-at-work-jobs-grounded-in-the-natural-wealth-of-countries

Forests are engines of opportunity. Learn more about how the World Bank Group is working with governments and the private sector to create forest jobs.

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45 million hectares
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of landscapes and seascapes have been brought under enhanced conservation or management.
$150 million bond
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to help protect and increase black rhino populations in South Africa.
3.1 million people
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benefited from improved environmental quality and health outcomes in Egypt.

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Accelerating Access to Clean Air for a Livable Planet
Accelerating Access to Clean Air for a Livable Planet
The report identifies the main sources of outdoor air pollution and assesses strategies for improving air quality to support healthier people and economies.
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Reboot Development: The Economics of a Livable Planet
Reboot Development: The Economics of a Livable Planet
Research shows that it is possible to grow the economy and boost jobs without depleting nature.
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THE LATEST ON ENVIRONMENT

Explore key World Bank Group's resources showcasing its work on environment.

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Environment Contact

Melissa Bryant
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Nature-Based Tourism
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The World Bank Group is investing in programs helping countries protect their natural assets, grow and diversify nature-based tourism, and share the benefits from tourism with local communities.
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The Ocean: Changing Lives and Powering Growth
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2025/06/04/the-ocean-changing-lives-and-powering-growth-game-changers
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From Benin to Kiribati, from Tanzania to Romania, governments and communities are stepping up to sustainably use ocean resources for economic growth, to improve livelihoods, and create jobs while preserving ocean health.
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