Climate and Development: An Agenda for Action.

Climate and Development: An Agenda for Action.

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Climate and Development: An Agenda for Action: Investing an average of 1.4% of GDP annually could reduce emissions in developing countries by as much as 70% by 2050 and boost resilience, according to a new report from the World Bank Group. Download Report.


IN DEPTH

The Libiąż Vineyard covers 3.5 hectares (almost nine acres) and was established 12 years ago. Photo by Leszek Adamczyk, Rumburak Produkcja Filmowa.
The Libiąż Vineyard covers 3.5 hectares (almost nine acres) and was established 12 years ago. Photo by Leszek Adamczyk, Rumburak Produkcja Filmowa.

A Polish coal town reimagines its future: Learn how a centuries-old coal-mining community in Poland is phasing out coal and planning for cleaner energy, green jobs, economic diversification, and more opportunities, including for women. Read Story.


IN PRINT

South Africa Country Climate and Development Report

South Africa Country Climate and Development Report
South Africa Country Climate and Development Report


BLOG

Flood in Indonesia. Photo: Ruby Mangunsong/World Bank
Flood in Indonesia. Photo: Ruby Mangunsong/World Bank

World Cities Day: A spotlight on climate change and health in cities: The World Bank is actively working together with cities and partners to finance, plan, and implement such efforts and to enable collaborations among diverse actors. Recently, the Bank published a flagship report, Putting Pandemics Behind Us: Investing in One Health to Reduce Risks of Emerging Infectious Diseases, which puts climate change, and health at the center of future disease prevention. Read Blog. 


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World Bank Group at COP27

The World Bank Group at COP27: November 6-18, 2022: COP27 will bring together leaders and national delegations, representatives from businesses, multilateral institutions, civil society and youth. The World Bank Group will be there taking part in discussions and live events over two weeks. Watch this space for a listing of events and set reminders to join us live. World Bank Live.


NEWS

South Africa: Integrating Development and Climate Goals Requires a Transition that is Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient, and Just

Ghana Can Turn Climate Challenges into Opportunities for Resilient and Sustainable Growth, says new World Bank Group Report


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DATAVIz

Most commodity prices declined in September

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Energy prices declined 8.1% in September, led by natural gas Europe (-15.6%) and crude oil (-8.1%), the World Bank's Pink Sheet reported. Non-energy prices fell 1.7%. Agricultural prices eased 0.8% in September. Food prices changed little as a group as a 6.9% increase in grains was balanced by a 3.8% fall in edible oils. Beverage and raw material prices declined 0.5% and 4.8%, respectively. Fertilizer prices gained 6%. Metal prices dropped 5.7% in September with declines across the board, except nickel. Precious metals declined 4.6%. More data.

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Sounds correct. Is easy, but not enough ROI for the Profit driven Mafia. Will happen when too late. For much more costs including profits for the same. Natural reduction of Population is the collateral damage calculated and wanted.

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