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đŚWater scarcity affects 4 billion people today, with 1 in 4 cities facing water insecurity. Urgent action is needed to address this global challenge.
Gain more insights with World Bank Water Funding a Water-Secure Future report: wrld.bg/LJCH50RHr8q
Catch the new #MinuteVisit featuring Julia Rachel Ravelosoa, World Bank social protection expert, as she reveals how a program in #Comoros is rebuilding lives post-Cyclone Kenneth, fostering resilience, and restoring livelihoods.đ
To reduce agrifood systems emissions, feed a rising population & heal the planet, annual investments must increase to at least $260 billion.
Download World Bank's Recipe for a Livable Planet report to get cost-effective climate solutions for #FoodSystems : wrld.bg/CwPu50RKYoB
To end poverty on a livable planet, understanding the economic value of #biodiversity is not just necessaryâit's indispensable. Here are some ideas to achieve this mission: wrld.bg/ief350RRIEE #BiodiversityDay
âĄď¸$104 billion in carbon pricing revenues
âĄď¸Most revenues towards climate & nature programs
âĄď¸24% of global emissions covered by carbon taxes and Emission Trading Systems
âĄď¸75 carbon pricing instruments worldwide
New World Bank report State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024 đ
GOAL 2050 >> A climate-resilient #DominicanRepublic . Scroll to understand the main challenges for the country and download the #ClimateAndDevelopment report to understand more about the impact of this phenomenon for Dominicans: wrld.bg/O3jV50RvZ1b
#Ghana âs Muni Lagoon's supports community livelihoods & cultural heritage, but faces threats from:
âĄď¸coastal erosion
âĄď¸mangrove cutting
âĄď¸encroachment
âĄď¸pollution
@Worldbank & #PROBLUE_Ocean are helping to protect the area: wrld.bg/hqLB50RRIiF #BiodiversityDay
đ´LIVE | The food that we eat contributes around 1/3 of global greenhouse gas emissions. Join Juergen Voegele, Gunhild A. Stordalen, Nicholas Stern, and more to discuss ways in which agriculture and food can tackle climate change. x.com/i/broadcasts/1âŚ
đď¸On this episode of the #DevelopmentPodcast , we explore how to grow economies while protecting our #forests . Join the journey from Nepal to Costa Rica with Cristian Samper from Bezos Earth Fund, Florita Jimenez Martinez & Valerie Hickey: wrld.bg/LO5J50RPhnu #ForNature
#WaterForSharedProsperity report, released at #10thWorldWaterForum exposes global water inequalities within and across communities, urging action for a more equitable future in a livable Planet.
How can YOU be part of the solution? Get insights: wrld.bg/I9wG50RPswh
âDespite the positive trends, higher pricing and wider coverage are going to be essential to really unlock the potential of carbon pricing.â â Jennifer J. Sara on the key findings of the latest âState and Trends of Carbon Pricingâ report: wrld.bg/uJwK50RQ06B #PriceOnCarbon
#Uzbekistan is embracing renewable energy with the help of the World Bank. Weâre supporting the construction of a 250 MW solar plant. It will bring clean and reliable electricity to 75,000 households, while significantly reducing emissions.
More: wrld.bg/rfCF50RPpA4 IFC Europe and Central Asia
#Transport emissions represent a growing threat to our planet. Find out how cities can move people with a much smaller carbon footprint: wrld.bg/6O2j50RO69o #LivablePlanet
Are you a young professional or student committed to a career in climate policy or international development? Join the #Innovate4Climate Young Climate Innovators program on Sept 11 in Berlin, Germany.
Learn more: wrld.bg/zYNp50RL6XR
Apply: wrld.bg/H3NP50RL6XS