Climate Change
Climate change, poverty, and inequality are the defining issues of our age. The World Bank Group is the biggest multilateral funder of climate investments in developing countries. And we intend to go further in helping countries reduce poverty and rise to the challenges of climate change.
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State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024:
Positive Progress on Carbon Pricing, But More is Needed
Climate Change At-A-Glance
At a time when climate change is dramatically outpacing our efforts to stop it, we should all be part of the solution. If we don’t ensure that the planet remains livable for all, it won’t be livable for anyone.
Project
Sierra Leone Integrated and Resilient Urban Mobility Project
In 2019, the World Bank financed a transportation project in the coastal Western Area Urban District which addressed risks posed by climate change. The project identified vulnerable corridors through hydraulic modeling and created a more robust mobility system in the event of flash floods or landslides.
Focus Areas
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Adaptation and Resilience
Three things you need to know about adaptation and resilience
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Climate Finance
Three things you need to know about climate finance
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Ambitious Climate Action
Three things you need to know about ambitious climate action in developing countries
Research
Experts
Global Director, Climate Change Group, World Bank Group
Senior Climate Change Adviser
News & Events
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Game Changers for a Livable Planet
Stories from around the world that showcase countries and communities delivering transformative initiatives that drive our mission toward a more livable planet and are proven, replicable and scalable.
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Country Climate and Development Reports
The World Bank Group’s Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs) are core diagnostic reports that integrate climate change and development considerations.
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The World Bank Group at COP28
The World Bank Group was at COP28, fostering dialogue and exchange of ideas with partners and sharing ideas and solutions that will help countries achieve climate and development goals together.
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Climate Explainer Series
Learn about the Word Bank Group’s plans, policies, and tools for fighting climate change from our experts.
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Development and a Changing Climate
Check out our latest blogs.
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IDA and Climate Change
IDA helps the poorest nations adapt to climate change by building their resilience to disasters, and promoting sustainable development to minimize their vulnerability.
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Connect4Climate
Connect4Climate is a global partnership program dedicated to driving climate action with creative communications, by amplifying youth voices and generating advocacy campaigns centered on Film, Fashion, Music and Sports.
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Climate Investment Funds
The $8.3 billion Climate Investment Funds (CIF) is providing 72 developing and middle income countries with urgently needed resources to manage the challenges of climate change and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
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IFC Climate Business
IFC invests in the private sector in clean energy, sustainable cities, climate-smart agriculture, energy efficiency, green buildings and green finance.
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Forest Carbon Partnership Facility
The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility is focused on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, forest carbon stock conservation, the sustainable management of forests, and the enhancement of forest ...
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BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes
The BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes is focused on reducing emissions from the land sector through smarter land use planning, policies, and practices.
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Carbon Pricing Dashboard
The State and Trends of Carbon Pricing Dashboard is an interactive online tool that provides the latest information on existing and emerging direct carbon pricing initiatives around the world.