#World Bank News

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As rising heat and other climate change impacts hit workers, manufacturers are under pressure from brands seeking sustainable fashion.
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Residents of the crowded city hope their new metro will help cut commuting time and pollution in Bangladesh's capital.
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Australia is courting workers from Pacific islands, raising fears of a brain drain exodus of skilled professionals from the region.
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Debt-for-nature and climate swaps are difficult and costly to agree but offer one way to unlock the vital finance needed for more sustainable economies.
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#World Bank Opinion

Oskarshamn nuclear power station
To accelerate the net-zero transition and reduce Russia and China's global influence as the world’s leading providers of nuclear projects, shareholder governments must reconsider their outdated stance against the technology.
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To limit the impact of the coming crises on lives and livelihoods, governments must take urgent action to boost the resilience of their health systems.
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India has told Pakistan that it wants to modify the treaty that regulates use of the shared river – an escalation of a years-long dispute.
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The World Bank Group is working across many fronts to help countries recognise both the value of nature and the risks that would follow from losing it.
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#World Bank Videos

ecosperity 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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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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EB Studio 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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#World Bank Podcasts

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