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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forests and climate change

To save forests think beyond trees

This initiative rewards countries for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable land use management.

land degradation

The Aral Sea: Past, Present, future

How to adapt and make the land and communities more resilient in the Aral Sea area? Read blog to find out.

landscapes

Curbing desertification in China

A World Bank project has been helping control desertification, rehabilitate natural vegetation in Ningxia in northwestern China.

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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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.

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