World Bank News
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In pandemic spotlight, public banks ponder a greener roleAhead of the first global summit of development banks, pressure is growing on them to set a precedent for climate-safe, ethical lending. -
Covid-19 exposes 'distorted picture' of global poverty gains, UN envoy saysOutgoing extreme poverty rapporteur Philip Alston says US$1.90 per day measure has led to complacency.
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IFC has sunk US$1.8 billion into factory farming operations since 2010While the World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) says the investments create jobs and reduce poverty, critics contend they harm the environment and concentrate profits into the hands of a small few. -
How green are Asia’s post-Covid economic recovery plans?Stimulus packages to kickstart pandemic-hit economies can either shape a low-carbon future or lock the world into a fossil fuel system. Which countries in Asia are leading the green transition?
World Bank Opinion
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Asean's road to a green economic recovery– Faced with a grim economic outlook, how can Asean member states include the clean energy transition in their Covid-19 recovery plan? -
The neglected water and sanitation crisis– Hand washing is one of the best frontline defenses against the virus that causes Covid-19. Yet three billion people – almost half of the world’s population – lack access to basic hand-washing facilities. -
The Covid city– The Covid-19 pandemic has fallen hardest not just on cities but on poorer, overcrowded neighborhoods. Could the pandemic lead to a more advanced and inclusive form of urbanism?
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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