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.

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Blue Economy for Resilient Africa Program

World Bank / Vincent Tremeau
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Opportunities for participatory wildlife monitoring in the Amazon
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Costa Rica's Forest Conservation Pays Off

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...

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Ethiopia Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods Project

The project aims to improve climate resilience, land productivity and carbon storage, and increase access to diversified livelihood activities in selected rural watersheds.

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