World Bank News
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Tiny loans lead to bigger debts, land losses in CambodiaThe rapid rise of tiny loans aimed at helping poor Cambodians has led to more debt, with many borrowers forced to sell land. -
South Pacific islanders threatened by climate change and overfishingForeign tuna-fishing vessels and a changing ocean are putting pressure on small-scale fishers.
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Expert explains why Melaka should obtain a credit ratingJoshua Gallo, former senior municipal finance specialist at the World Bank, discusses how obtaining a credit rating can help cities tackle the lack of funding for sustainable infrastructure projects. -
Slow temperature rise deadlier than extreme events in PakistanSmall changes in temperature and rainfall have seriously damaged living standards, health and productivity in Pakistan, shows a new World Bank report.
World Bank Opinion
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Reconciliation must drive development– Political leaders in Russia, Brazil, the United States, and elsewhere are advancing unabashedly nationalist, nostalgia-tinged agendas in order to oppose any attempts to promote joint global governance. In doing so, they are promoting a subtle theory of withdrawal—including at the very center of development policy. -
The fork is mightier than the wall– Migration is a complex issue that should be addressed beginning with a broken global food system, and not simply through stricter immigration laws, argues Danielle Nierenberg. -
How has the World Bank dispossessed the rural poor?– The global financial institution has advocated for reforms that favour agribusiness and ignore peasants and indigenous peoples whose livelihoods depend on traditional land use.
Videos
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Highlights from Ecosperity Week 2019– Eminent speakers and thousands of attendees discussed strategies for a resource-efficient future at Ecosperity Week 2019. As they heard about the science of global warming, delegates were called upon to be part of the solution.
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Ideas to tackle the existential threat of global warming– Suggestions by delegates at the World Bank's recent Innovate4Climate event in Singapore included: Supporting developing countries in their efforts to conserve the forests, and launching more incubators for climate-friendly solutions.
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Rewiring the global energy sector– Battery technology could reshape the global energy sector, and this year's #Innovate4Climate summit in Singapore will focus on the cutting-edge innovation that could change the energy landscape.
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The Eco-Business 10th Anniversary Gala NightCelebrate Eco-Business' 10th Anniversary as we unveil the Eco-Business A-List. -
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