Most recent 40 articles: Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist)
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Adapting to a New Climate Reality in the Pacific | Building Beyond Tomorrow - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 17) |
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Nov 17 · The Pacific region, home to over two million people across numerous island nations, faces a critical challenge: climate change - which is making communities and infrastructure more vulnerable. So how do you build essential public infrastructure - like roads, bridges and ports - knowing they'll face recurring natural disasters like cyclones and floods, exacerbated by climate change? Adapting isn't just about survival; it's about thriving despite these challenges. The World Bank's Pacific Climate Resilient Transport Program is working with Pacific countries to help to help make communities, and their most vital infrastructure, more resilient to extreme weather events and climate change. ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Climate Resilient Transport Infrastructure in the Pacific | Building Beyond Tomorrow - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 17) |
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Nov 17 · The World Bank’s Pacific Climate Resilient Transport Program supports governments across the Pacific to upgrade vital transport infrastructure to help make communities more resilient to extreme weather events and climate change. Through this program, close to 400,000 people across Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu are expected to benefit from greater access to transport services; effectively 45% of the population across these six countries. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/FVxc50Q8ZHY #sustainabledevelopment #pacificislands
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00:40 What is the Pacific Climate Resilient Transport Program
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Decarbonization: The Political Economy of Climate Transformation - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 17) |
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Nov 17 · How is it possible that despite multiple pledges and commitments, rapid progress in key technologies, and the implementation of more than 4,500 climate policies, the world is not on track to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement? | By World Bank Read more ...
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Local Strength, Global Impact: Tonga's Path to Climate Resilient Infrastructure - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 17) |
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Nov 17 · After experiencing severe cyclones, a volcanic eruption and tsunami in the past five years, Tongans are coming together to reduce the impact of extreme weather on vital infrastructure. Local contractors like Jean Malupo Veilofia and her family business, have been employed to upgrade roads, keeping vital skills and income in the community. Tongan workers are also getting the opportunity to respond and rebuild after disasters, which is making the most of local knowledge and building long-term resilience. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/FVxc50Q8ZHY #sustainabledevelopment #pacificislands \n\n00:00 Jean Malupo Veilofia: 'What makes me really proud...'\n00:41 Road construction on 'Eua ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Providing for the People: Fishermen Building Back From Tonga’s Tsunami | Building Beyond Tomorrow - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 17) |
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Nov 17 · In 2022, one of the largest volcanic eruptions ever recorded triggered a tsunami that devastated communities and infrastructure throughout the Kingdom of Tonga. ‘Eua island, a small island in Tonga’s east, lost the full use of its vital port following the disaster, leaving communities and businesses struggling. Now, work is underway through a World Bank program to upgrade infrastructure like roads, ports and the airport to help Tongans get back to their normal lives with confidence. This is the story of Christopher Vaohea, the Chairman of ‘Eua island's Fishing Association. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/FVxc50Q8ZHY #sustainabledevelopment #pacificislands \n\n00:00 Christopher Valhea: ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Building Beyond Tomorrow: Recovering From a Tsunami to Build a Bright Future in Tonga - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 8) |
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Nov 8 · For the people of ‘Eua island, in the east of Tonga, the island’s wharf is a lifeline; their connection to the rest of the country, and world. When the port was hit by repeated cyclones and king tides in 2021, and then by destroyed by a massive tsunami in January 2022, small businesses like the one owned by local Aloinea Havea suffered greatly, unable to receive new stock. A World Bank project has led the restoration of the wharf on ‘Eua, helping the island’s community to recover swiftly. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/9fPv50Q5Kce #disasterrecovery #climateresilience \n\n00:00 Meet Aloine Havea, from 'Eua island, Tonga\n00:18 Getting supplies from the mainland\n00:29 A tsunami hits ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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The Republic of Congo: Rising to the Climate Challenge - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Oct 19) |
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Oct 19 · At the heart of the Congo Basin, the Republic of Congo is striving to promote shared prosperity for its people and the planet. Without reforms to diversify the economy and more climate actions, economic losses could reach up to 17% of GDP by 2050. Watch this video to learn how Congo can reverse the tide. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/aZrF50PYOcw
00:00 Abundant natural resources
00:28 Climate challenges ahead
01:31 The Republic of Congo’s Country Climate and Development Report
03:17 A whole of a society approach to build a prosperous future
ABOUT THE WORLD BANK 🌠The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Colombia Green Building Transformation: Advancing a Low-Carbon Future - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Oct 2) |
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Oct 2 · Colombia’s building industry is going green. A mandatory #GreenBuilding code and tax incentives have resulted in buildings that are more energy- and water-efficient. Catalytic financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank, helped drive climate-friendly construction. Learn more in the World Bank report: Reality Check: Lessons from 25 Policies Advancing a Low-Carbon Future. http://wrld.bg/caKe50POGK7\n\n💬 Subtitles (CC) available in English, Arabic, French, Spanish\n\n00:00 Colombia’s commitment to a low-carbon future\n00:23 Green building market transformation in Colombia\n00:56 EDGE green building certification granted by ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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India's Solar Success and the Policies Behind It: Advancing a Low-Carbon Future - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Sep 25) |
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Sep 25 · How did India become one of the world's fastest-growing solar markets? Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General of the International Solar Alliance, explains how India enabled #SolarEnergy to become cost competitive so that today, 90% of new electricity in the country is based on solar energy. Learn more in the World Bank report: Reality Check: Lessons from 25 Policies Advancing a Low-Carbon Future. http://wrld.bg/caKe50POGK7
00:00 Reality Check report case study: The rise of solar power in India
00:32 Cost-competitive solar energy: How India did it
00:50 The REWA Ultra Mega Solar Power Project
01:19 How the solar ecosystem is evolving
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Climate Policies for a Low-Carbon Future: Lessons from 25 Case Studies - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Sep 19) |
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Sep 19 · Despite more than 4,500 climate policies over the last three decades, the world is still on track for unprecedented #ClimateChange – and many remain unsure how to implement the changes we need to make a difference. Yet some government policies have successfully tackled the effects of a changing climate and are still making tangible progress. A new World Bank report, | By World Bank Read more ...
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The Social Dimensions of Climate Change in Solomon Islands - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Aug 1) |
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Aug 1 · The World Bank is working with communities across Solomon Islands to better understand how people on the front lines of climate change have been adapting to land loss, displacement, and migration. These lessons provide important insights into how our work, and the work of our partners, can better meet the needs and priorities of those most in need. Hear from people from small islands facing land loss, climate migrants in the capital, Honiara, and women in remote rural villages who are facing these challenges first hand. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/E36950Pqfzp\n\n00:00 Helping local communities adapt to the impacts of climate change\n00:49 Karaina settlement: Assistance with basic ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Uprooted Communities and Climate Migration in Solomon Islands - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Aug 1) |
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Aug 1 · In Solomon Islands, the impacts of climate change are driving more people to move, uprooting communities and creating population pressures elsewhere. In new research, Local Responses to Climate Change and Disaster-Related Migration in Solomon Islands, we are learning directly from these communities to understand how our assistance can be better tailored to meet the needs of these communities. This is essential when groups are removed from social networks that play a vital role in community resilience. Deepening our understanding of the social dimensions of climate change is essential to building resilience and developing effective policies and programs within the Solomon Islands - and ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Curbing Deforestation: Sustainable Cocoa Farming Yields Carbon Credits for Ghana - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Jul 19) |
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Jul 19 · In Ghana, cocoa farmers are improving their yields and mitigating climate change at the same time, by adopting climate-smart growing practices that help to curb deforestation. With support from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), Ghana and other countries are generating high-quality, high integrity jurisdictional carbon credits to realize their climate goals and gain access to international carbon markets. In January 2023, Ghana received $4.8 million from the FCPF for reducing nearly one million tons of carbon emissions caused by deforestation and forest degradation – with up to $45 million expected by the end of 2024. Learn more: ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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How the Central African Republic Is Scaling up Its Response to Food Insecurity - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Jul 7) |
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Jul 7 · In the Central African Republic, nearly half of its population is currently grappling with severe food insecurity. In response, the Emergency Food Crisis Response Project, has provided agricultural inputs and technical support to nearly 329,000 small producers, –half of whom are women. This support has significantly local production and strengthened the resilience of smallholder producers. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/b9ec50P6Hij\n\n💬 Subtitles (CC) available in English, French\n\n0:00 Nearly 3 million Central Africans are currently facing severe food insecurity\n0:50 The FAO and WFP provided some equipment and seeds\n01:15 Combating food insecurity in the country\n02:39 Improving ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Adapting to Climate Change in Fragile and Conflict Settings | World Bank Group at COP28, Dubai - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Jun 22) |
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Jun 22 · Development and climate change are interlocked challenges, but they also present interconnected solutions. To address both together, the World Bank Group has shifted its focus from greening projects to greening entire economies. Aligning the Bank’s financing flows with the Paris Agreement on climate change is a key step in our journey to reduce poverty while also tackling the climate challenge. Our commitment is to deliver on both goals as we work to create a world free from poverty on a livable planet. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/oRgL50OUm4H\n\n00:00 Climate and development are interlocked challenges\n00:24 Tackling poverty and climate change together\n00:55 Aligning all new ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Addressing Climate Change and Development Together | The World Bank Group and Paris Alignment - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Jun 22) |
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Jun 22 · Development and climate change are interlocked challenges, but they also present interconnected solutions. To address both together, the World Bank Group has shifted its focus from greening projects to greening entire economies. Aligning the Bank’s financing flows with the Paris Agreement on climate change is a key step in our journey to reduce poverty while also tackling the climate challenge. Our commitment is to deliver on both goals as we work to create a world free from poverty on a livable planet. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/oRgL50OUm4H\n\n00:00 Climate and development are interlocked challenges\n00:24 Tackling poverty and climate change together\n00:55 Aligning all new ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Repurposing Environmentally Harmful Subsidies Could Help Address Climate Change | Detox Development - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Jun 15) |
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Jun 15 · Trillions of dollars are wasted on subsidies for agriculture, fishing and fossil fuels that could be used to help address climate change instead of harming people and the planet. Discover the powerful insights of the World Bank's latest report, 'Detox Development: Repurposing Environmentally Harmful Subsidies.' Get a concise understanding of the impact of these subsidies on global climate and how we can transform them into solutions for a sustainable future. Unveil the hidden facts about harmful practices exacerbating climate change and their true cost to our planet. It's not just about the money, it's about the survival of our environment and humanity. Learn more: ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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People Are at the Heart of the World Bank’s Climate Agenda - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Jun 08, 2023) |
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Jun 08, 2023 · The World Bank is supporting countries to invest in the human capital (education, health and well-being) of their populations, including women and the vulnerable, so that they can better cope with and adapt to a changing climate and have the skills and abilities to meet the demands of the green economy. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/mEwf50OJzA7\n\nABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌠The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org | By World Bank Read more ...
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Climate Action Data Trust: A Public Good Metadata Platform Empowering Global Carbon Markets - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Jun 07, 2023) |
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Jun 07, 2023 · Climate Action Data Trust is a global platform that links, aggregates and harmonises all carbon credit data from project registries to facilitate transparent accounting. The CAD Trust open-source metadata system uses distributed ledger technology to create a decentralised record of carbon market activity with the aim to avoid double counting, increase trust in carbon credit data and build confidence in carbon markets. The CAD Trust Data Platform has been designed to reflect the system’s data architecture, encompassing 40 data sets presented in a harmonised, easily accessible, and user-friendly format. This platform caters to the needs of individual and small commercial users, ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Building Greener, More Resilient & Inclusive Cities | Climate Change & Urbanization - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (May 18, 2023) |
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May 18, 2023 · With over half of the world's population living in cities, and expected to increase to 70% by 2050, urbanization is a significant driver of both prosperity and climate change. Cities contribute 80% of global economic activity and 70% of greenhouse gas emissions. How do we transform our urban landscapes to be greener, more resilient, and more inclusive in the face of climate change? This video, based on a new World Bank report, | By World Bank Read more ...
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Environmental, Social, and Governance: The New Sovereign ESG Data Portal - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (May 02, 2023) |
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May 02, 2023 · The continued rise in sustainable investing is only matched by the continued demand for more and better data. The World Bank's Sovereign ESG Data Portal includes 71 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) indicators ranging from water stress, coastal protection, forest cover loss, heating and cooling degree days, precipitation anomalies, and new data on economic and social rights. This video showcases the data portal features and capabilities and how sovereign ESG data can be incoporated into investment decision and financial analysis. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/tfmN50Oat3u\n\n00:00 Introduction to Sovereign ESG\n00:24 Relationship between Sovereign ESG and economic development ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Interview: Angela Zhong, Board Member of the Climate Initiative | 2023 Spring Meetings - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Apr 17, 2023) |
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Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Zhong, Harvard University Student and Board member of the Climate Initiative, talks with World Bank's Senior Climate Change Advisor Stéphane Hallegatte about how to apply knowledge to drive and accelerate climate action. The World Bank Group - IMF Spring Meetings present a unique opportunity for all to join central bankers, ministers, private sector executives, civil society representatives, youth leaders, academics, and others to discuss the most pressing challenges facing our world today and how we can best respond to these to promote growth, equity, and prosperity for all. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/fp8H50Nt8q6 #WBGIMFmeetings #ReshapingDevelopment\n\nABOUT THE WORLD BANK ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Nepal Country Climate and Development Report: Towards a Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Mar 23, 2023) |
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Mar 23, 2023 · Nepal has achieved significant development progress in recent decades. To sustain the development gains, Nepal must adapt its development pathway to a changing climate. Nepal 's Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) identifies ways that Nepal can achieve its overall development objectives while fostering its strategic ambition to transition to a greener, more resilient, and inclusive development pathway. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/iSiz50Nqxsc\n\n💬 Subtitles (CC) available in English, Nepali\n\n0:00 Nepal’s development challenges\n1:00 The GRID Approach\n1:29 What is Nepal Country Climate and Development Report?\n3:16 Taking an integrated approach to water, agriculture and ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Nature-based Solutions Help Cities Adapt: BogotaÌ, Colombia; Beira, Mozambique; Colombo, Sri Lanka - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Feb 16, 2023) |
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Feb 16, 2023 · See how three cities (Bogotá, Colombia; Beira, Mozambique; and Colombo, Sri Lanka) are using a combination of natural and built infrastructure to address flood risk. Learn more about how nature-based solutions can help cities become more resilient to climate change: http://wrld.bg/FPwg50MUNW0 #ClimateStoriesWBG\n\n0:00 Nature-based solutions and resilient cities \n0:08 Colombia - How Bogota's wetlands are protecting the city\n0:18 Mozambique - Restoring Beira's Chiveve river to health\n0:26 Sri Lanka - Wetlands, Colombo's beating heart\n0:34 The power of nature-based solutions\n\nABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌠The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Coalition Celebrates and Preserves Local Coastal Fisheries in Cabo Verde - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Feb 10, 2023) |
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Feb 10, 2023 · A proposal to create a premium basket of seafood sourced from artisanal fishers and fish sellers has been recognized as the winning solution for Cabo Verde by the GEF-funded World Bank -led Coastal Fisheries Initiative - Challenge Fund (CFI-CF) Global Knowledge Competition. This solution aims to reduce pressure on overexploited species by increasing consumer demand for less familiar species in local restaurants and hotels. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/lty050MMz1v\n\n💬 Subtitles (CC) available in English, Portuguese\n\n00:00 Cabo Verde winning solution to overfishing\n00:43 Cidade Velha: cultural tourism, heritage, tradition... and overfishing\n01:26 A solution to reduce pressure on ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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The Importance of Social Inclusion in Emission Reductions Projects | Climate Explainer Series - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Feb 06, 2023) |
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Feb 06, 2023 · The World Bank considers results-based climate finance an essential tool for mitigating climate change in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Paying for results — typically verified emissions reductions, or carbon credits — is a powerful incentive for action across many stakeholder groups. How does the Bank ensure this financing gets to everyone who contributes to reducing emissions and no one is left behind? The Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Emissions (EnABLE) is working to ensure that marginalized communities and disadvantaged groups have a voice in the planning and implementation of emission reductions programs and equal access to the resulting benefits. ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Strong Climate Action for a More Resilient, Sustainable, and Prosperous Philippines - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Jan 11, 2023) |
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Jan 11, 2023 · Climate change poses major risks for development in the Philippines. Climate shocks, whether in the form of extreme weather events or slow-onset trends—will hamper economic activities, damage infrastructure, and induce deep social disruptions. The Philippines Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) comprehensively analyzes how climate change will affect the country's ability to meet its development goals and pursue green, resilient, and inclusive development. The CCDR helps identify opportunities for climate action by both the public and private sectors. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/zy2P50MnLVe\n\n00:00 The Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Egypt Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Dec 21, 2022) |
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Dec 21, 2022 · The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) explores the challenges and opportunities for improving the alignment of Egypt’s development goals with its climate ambition. It identifies opportunities to reduce inefficiencies, manage risk, and strengthen the foundation for increased private-sector participation. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/a5Xn50LFkxa\n\n00:00 Taking climate action on many fronts\n00:23 Climate challenges ahead\n01:24 Egypt Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR)\n02:27 Building a healthier, more prosperous future\n\nABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌠The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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Egypt Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Dec 20, 2022) |
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Dec 20, 2022 · The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) explores the challenges and opportunities for improving the alignment of Egypt’s development goals with its climate ambition. It identifies opportunities to reduce inefficiencies, manage risk, and strengthen the foundation for increased private-sector participation. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/a5Xn50LFkxa\n\n00:00 Taking climate action on many fronts\n00:23 Climate challenges ahead\n01:24 Egypt Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR)\n02:27 Building a healthier, more prosperous future\n\nABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌠The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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SCALE: Scaling Climate Action by Lowering Emissions - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 14, 2022) |
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Nov 14, 2022 · Scaling Climate Action by Lowering Emissions (SCALE), a multi-donor fund, seeks to catalyze transformative climate action by deploying results-based climate finance, helping to bridge the financial gap by supporting countries to access international carbon markets. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/T1I650LEf4B\n\n00:00 A missing piece of the climate action puzzle\n00:25 Scaling action by lowering emissions\n01:06 Results based climate action\n01:42 SCALE: Delivering climate finance\n\nABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌠The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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COP27 | Delivering Climate Action While We Feed the World - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 12, 2022) |
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Nov 12, 2022 · Developing countries have the opportunity to simultaneously reduce emissions from agriculture, while supporting adaptation priorities. The World Bank is committed to helping client countries achieve this goal, having already increased financing for climate-smart agriculture by seven times since the Paris Agreement. This event will discuss key initiatives and operations, in a synthesized way, for delivering climate mitigation action to sub-sectors such as livestock and rice and will showcase relevant Bank projects, while engaging the voices of client countries around key mitigation themes. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/txAI50LuXEo\r\n\r\nWORLD BANK GROUP AT COP27 | NOVEMBER 6–18, ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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COP27 | How to Build a Pipeline of Climate-Smart Public-Private Partnerships - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 12, 2022) |
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Nov 12, 2022 · The pathway to net zero requires a significant increase in global investments across infrastructure sectors and beyond, not just to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, but also to build resilience to the climate change impact and loss already seen around the globe. Given the increased fiscal constraints of governments, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) that can crowd-in private sector solutions, innovation, and finance are becoming a key tool to meeting the Paris Agreement goals.\r\n\r\nWhat does it take to build a pipeline of climate-smart infrastructure PPPs? How can governments translate their climate goals and commitments into viable, bankable projects? What are the challenges and ... | By International Finance Corporation Read more ...
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COP27 | Just Transition Away from Coal: Lessons from South Africa, Europe, South Asia - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 11, 2022) |
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Nov 11, 2022 · 0557 Transitioning away from coal — the world's most dominant and most carbon-intensive source of energy—is the most important step to ensuring a clean energy future. How countries manage the transition is critical. A just transition must put people and the environment at the centre of the process. South Africa is stepping up to the challenge to shut down the Komati coal plant, while in Europe several countries have learned lessons from their transitions that can help other developing countries. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/txAI50LuXEo\n\nSpeakers\n- Axel van Trotsenburg, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank\n- Steve Nicholls, Head of Mitigation, South Africa’s Presidential ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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COP27 | Achieving Universal Energy Access and Climate Goals in Africa - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 10, 2022) |
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Nov 10, 2022 · IFC and IRENA will host an Energy Access event which aims to bring together Ministers from across the region and the heads of international organizations to share experiences and discuss the Energy Access agenda and propose a way forward to reach SG7 by 2030 through clean energy solutions. Participants will explore some of the main emerging themes around universal access to clean and affordable energy in the continent, focusing on the opportunities, strategic, operational and technical challenges of incorporating energy access both on the demand and supply side including a renewed understanding of its complexity and the key role played by the private sector.\r\n\r\nWORLD BANK GROUP AT ... | By International Finance Corporation Read more ...
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COP27 | Harnessing Education for Effective Climate Action - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 10, 2022) |
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Nov 10, 2022 · Education systems around the world face significant climate risks. At the same time, education is a hugely powerful but significantly under-utilized instrument to promote climate action. Three young activists, from Nigeria, Pakistan, and Peru, will deliver condensed TED-style talks, sharing their personal experience of how climate change is affecting education and how education can and must be a key part of the solution. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/txAI50LuXEo\n \nSpeakers\n- Temilade Salami, Founder and Executive Director, Eco Champions\n- Durlabh Ashok, Founding Director, Youth Embassy\n- Inés Yábar, Global Youth Power Manager, Restless Development\n- Moderator: Alberto Rodriguez, ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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COP27 | Powering Africa and Promoting a Just Energy Transition - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 10, 2022) |
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Nov 10, 2022 · Achieving universal energy access and a just energy transition in Sub-Saharan Africa are closely intertwined. Energy transition cannot be complete in the region without ensuring access to modern and affordable energy services to those who lack access to energy. Half of SSA population still live without access to electricity, and two-thirds use polluting cooking fuels with negative consequences for their health, well-being, gender equality, as well as the climate. A fundamental shift in accelerating energy access is critical. Both public and private sector funding needs to step up, requiring strong policies and regulatory frameworks, well-functioning and financially viable utilities and ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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COP27 | The Future of Climate Technologies in Africa - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 10, 2022) |
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Nov 10, 2022 · The goal of the panel is to get insights from leading decision makers regarding policy, financing, and real sector innovations.\r\n\r\nWORLD BANK GROUP AT COP27 | LIVE FROM SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT | NOVEMBER 6–18, 2022: The United Nations Climate Change Conference is expected to focus on the need to implement climate pledges, scale up climate finance, and address the adaptation needs of developing countries. COP27 will bring together leaders and national delegations, representatives from businesses, multilateral institutions, civil society and youth. Follow a series of high-level conversations live from the World Bank Group pavilion at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference ... | By International Finance Corporation Read more ...
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Connecting Climate and Development in Over 40 Countries | World Bank Group at COP28, Dubai - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 09, 2022) |
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Nov 09, 2022 · The World Bank Group’s Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs), a pioneering core diagnostic that integrate climate change and development considerations, have analyzed 24 countries so far. Analyzing the first batch of these reveals that countries can build resilience and achieve climate goals without compromising development, but this will require major changes. The reports identify which strategies will do the most the fastest , and which are urgent to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and protect people, while supporting green, resilient, inclusive development. Watch this short explainer video and learn more: http://wrld.bg/IZsn50LyXSo\n\n00:00 A pioneering core ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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COP27 | Country Climate and Development Reports: A New Diagnostic Offering Big Insights - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 09, 2022) |
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Nov 09, 2022 · Be among the first to learn the big insights emerging from the WBG’s new transformative diagnostic, the Country Climate and Development Reports. Join some of the architects of this new report as they synthesize the key findings from around 25 countries and reveal their most interesting recommendations about how countries can reduce emissions while growing their economies. Learn also from developing countries about their experience with CCDRs and how they plan to use them. This is a must-see for those who care about climate and development. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/txAI50LuXEo\n\nSpeakers\n- Axel van Trotsenburg, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank\n- Stéphane Hallegatte, ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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COP27 | Global Small Island Developing States: The Blue Economy and Climate Resilience - Climate Change (World Bank - Playlist) (Nov 09, 2022) |
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Nov 09, 2022 · The World Bank Group’s Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs), a pioneering core diagnostic that integrate climate change and development considerations, have analyzed 24 countries so far. Analyzing the first batch of these reveals that countries can build resilience and achieve climate goals without compromising development, but this will require major changes. The reports identify which strategies will do the most the fastest , and which are urgent to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and protect people, while supporting green, resilient, inclusive development. Watch this short explainer video and learn more: http://wrld.bg/IZsn50LyXSo\n\n00:00 A pioneering core ... | By World Bank Read more ...
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