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Forests and Landscapes
ENVIRONMENT

Forests and Landscapes

Forests and landscapes are engines for job creation and growth, providing a practical pathway out of poverty in rural and marginalized areas. They also provide essential ecosystem services that underpin life and planetary health, like clean air, fertile soil, and the stabilization of local rainfall patterns.
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OUR APPROACH TO
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FORESTS AND LANDSCAPES
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Context
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Strategy
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
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ON FORESTS AND LANDSCAPES
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Amazon
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Congo Basin
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Southeast Asia
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RESULTS & IMPACT
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ON FORESTS AND LANDSCAPES
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1.15 trillion
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In the Congo Basin, forest ecosystem services are valued at US$1.15 trillion.
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2.5 million
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In Ethiopia, World Bank-funded sustainable land management programs have brought over 2.5 million hectares of land under sustainable management.
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3.7 million
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In Colombia, more than 3.7 million hectares now have active sustainable development plans through family conservation agreements and culturally grounded plans with Indigenous communities.
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Why the Congo Basin Forests can’t be ignored: A global lifeline at crossroads
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/africacan/why-congo-basin-forests-can-t-be-ignored-global-lifeline-at-crossroads
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Ethiopia: Smallholder Farmers Tackle Food Insecurity
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2024/12/10/resilient-lands-thriving-futures#group-section-Ethiopia-Smallholder-Farmers-Tackle-Food-Insecurity-PFuLpDp8yV
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Conserving Nature in the Colombian Amazon
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

More Research & Publications
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/search?spc.page=1&query=forests
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Global Challenge Program: Forests for Development, Climate and Biodiversity - Approach Paper
Global Challenge Program: Forests for Development, Climate and Biodiversity - Approach Paper
The World Bank Group’s Global Challenge Program: Forests for Development, Climate, and Biodiversity aims to catalyze a paradigm shift in how forests are financed and managed by mobilizing large‑scale public and private investment. It focuses on building competitive forest‑based economies that create jobs.
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099259010042437278
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May The Forest Be With You: Mapping Nepal’s Forest Landscapes and Livelihoods
May The Forest Be With You: Mapping Nepal’s Forest Landscapes and Livelihoods
Nepal’s forests are a remarkable success story, with the country reversing deforestation trends and achieving significant gains in forest cover. This report provides critical data and insights to support sustainable forest management, enhance rural livelihoods, and strengthen climate action in Nepal.
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Read Full Report
https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099102025185027763/pdf/P176456-35057b5d-ec64-43dc-88b4-7e6caa4390aa.pdf
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MORE ON
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Nepal: Private trees for jobs and growth
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/endpovertyinsouthasia/nepal--private-trees-for-jobs-and-growth
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Forests At Work: Jobs Grounded in the Natural Wealth of Countries
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Forests for the Future
https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2025/forest-for-the-future
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PROGREEN: The World Bank-led Multi-donor Platform for Forests and Landscapes
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The platform works with countries to invest in and sustainably manage their forests and landscapes to restore landscapes, create jobs, and build sustainable forest economies. Since 2020, PROGREEN’s supported projects have benefited 1.7 million people, brought 2 million hectares of land under enhanced conservation or management, and supported 23 countries with strengthening their landscape governance.
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Environment

Investments in nature, renewable natural resources, pollution management, and the circular economy create jobs and reduce poverty.

Explore our Environment Investments

EXPLORE ENVIRONMENT FOCUS AREAS
  • Biodiversity
  • Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Ocean Economies
  • Natural Capital
  • Circular Economy and Pollution Management
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