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Sharing ideas, news and research on climate change and disaster risk management from the World Bank Group. #LivablePlanet worldbank.org/climate Washington, DC Joined October 2008-
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.@WorldBank has almost $30 billion in active investments in environment, natural resources, and the ocean. Healthy ecosystems support livelihoods, food security, and growth while building climate and biodiversity resilience. Learn more: wrld.bg/YcgF50Ru09M
In #Tonga, a new port is being built to withstand once-in-50-year cyclones and tidal surges – and revitalizing the island of ‘Eua. Find out how resilient infrastructure strengthens communities and countries: wrld.bg/F7xY50RtWmy #LivablePlanet
The world is facing a triple crisis—in development, climate, and nature— and #ClimateAction is off track. But there are increasingly clear opportunities to achieve development and climate double wins. Download to learn more: wrld.bg/u7jY50RsWKW #ClimateAndDevelopment
In a world of tightening resources and a worsening climate crisis, sound policies are more than just nice to have, they are fundamental to spending smarter. Learn why climate finance is about more than money: wrld.bg/cUuW50Rjbj9
What have we learned from piloting the World Bank Resilience Rating System to 21 projects across 21 countries? Here are six key findings👇
📢The #Innovate4Climate Young Climate Innovators program is back! Join us on Sept 11 in Berlin, Germany for an exciting session with youth working on #ClimateAction. Learn more and apply: wrld.bg/Ixz850RsFBw
Who is most affected by climate impacts on #FoodSecurity? How might climate change affect farming and food security in the future? Our expert explains: wrld.bg/27zF50RsEKP #ClimateExplainer
NEW: Spring 2024 Poverty & Inequality Update shares the latest data and insights on global #poverty. Let’s all work together to #EndPoverty on a livable planet. Download: wrld.bg/y6qI50RmnYp
The World Bank Resilience Rating System offers more than just ratings; it provides insights into projects’ economic viability against current and future climate and disaster scenarios. Learn more: wrld.bg/EcYi50RosEJ
The cumulative amount of green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds issued in the market reached USD 5.3 trillion in Q1 2024. Find out in our in-depth #GSSS Bond Market Update, packed with the latest data and analysis: wrld.bg/gYzT50RqQVV
How can countries help win the climate battle? Here’s a 5-step plan: ➡️Plan for a net-zero future ➡️Incentivize decarbonization ➡️Support sectoral transitions ➡️Green finance ➡️Protect vulnerable people Learn more in our #RealityCheck report: wrld.bg/3jms50RqR5z
Compared to January 2020, maize prices are 15% higher, wheat prices are 3% higher, and rice prices are 47% higher. More on food commodities in our latest bi-weekly #FoodSecurity Update: wrld.bg/rOA950RqQPT
Meet Hersio Siad, a Somali mother of 14 who transformed her street stall into a thriving fruit and vegetable business. Recent economic reforms and debt relief in #Somalia give her renewed hope for the future. Discover her story here: wrld.bg/JY0A50RpxhS #IDAworks
[BLOG] Learn how the World Bank is helping the #MarshallIslands enhance their disaster risk management and coastal protections against sea level rise. More on the Pacific Resilience Program II: wrld.bg/u0Lj50RpxHO
One year of IDA = Life-changing impact Explore the results from one year of #IDAworks👇🏽 wrld.bg/qj0550RfqNU #IDA21
☀️2.8 million solar lanterns 🏠200,000 solar home systems 🐄Affordable biogas digesters Learn how the World Bank is supporting #Ethiopia’s energy access through off-grid renewable energy and clean cooking: wrld.bg/Xyzr50RpxIM
The Resilience Rating System evaluates and rates investment projects from C to A+ in two complementary dimensions: ➡️resilience of the project’s design ➡️resilience through the project’s outcomes Key findings from applying it to 20+ projects: wrld.bg/mzhE50RosFK
There is no one size fits all on climate policy, but three core “building block” principles can help spend smarter and drive the low-carbon, resilient transition. Find out what they are: wrld.bg/cyt850RjbgL
Climate change isn't just about the environment - it's about our health, too. Join us on #ExpertAnswers as we delve into the devastating impacts of climate change on human health, with insights from Tamer Rabie, @WBG_Health Specialist: wrld.bg/ayQj50RaxJy #InvestInHealth
Could cassava be a recipe for a food-secure future? Cameroonian chef Christian Abegan 🇨🇲 unveils the potential of this super ingredient! Watch and savor the #TasteOfChange: wrld.bg/V9cP50RoqPx
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