Environment

Over the last 20 years, countries have been acting locally and collectively as an international community to ensure that the conservation and sustainable use of the environment leads to sustainable growth, helping to lift people out of poverty permanently.

Environment Home
Overview

Featured

sustainability

New Sovereign ESG Data Portal

New data platform will provide country-level sustainability performance information.

Event | Watch replay

Invest in Nature

Watch the event replay to learn about the real value of nature to people, the planet and economies.

forests and landscapes

World Bank & Germany Launched PROGREEN

A new global partnership will boost efforts to stop deforestation, restore degraded lands, improve livelihoods.

Hills and Forests seen form above, Bhutan. Photo credit: Mares Lucian/Shutterstock.com

Environment At-A-Glance

The sustainable management of the environment and natural resources is vital for economic growth and human wellbeing. When managed well, renewable natural resources, watersheds, productive landscapes and seascapes can provide the foundation for sustained inclusive growth, food security and pover...

Overview

Data

Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)

Data

Project

Mozambique Conservation Areas for Biodiversity and Development Project (Mozbio-2)

The project aims to improve management of target conservation area landscapes and enhance the living conditions of communities in and around these conservation areas.

View All Projects