April 02
Zambia: Building Climate Resilience to Drive Growth, Jobs, and Poverty Reduction in Zambia
World Bank Group report finds that with smart and cost-effective development investments, Zambia can address climate risks and get on a path of inclusive, private sector-led… Read more »
March 31
Africa: World Bank Supports Uganda's Cities and Municipalities to Build Climate-Smart Infrastructure and Create Jobs
The World Bank Board has approved a six-year urban development program to improve the management of cities and municipalities and expand access to climate-smart infrastructure,… Read more »
February 19
Mauritius: Mauritius Leans Into Climate Resilience and Inclusive Growth to Unleash Job Creation At Scale
Mauritius faces mounting climate risks, but decisive action can transform these challenges into engines of job creation and inclusive growth. By investing in renewable energy and… Read more »
March 05
Africa: For Somalia, Building Climate Resilience Is Key to Unlocking Long-Term Growth and Jobs
A new World Bank Group report finds that cost-effective and smart development investments, particularly in climate-smart agriculture, resilient cities, disaster risk management,… Read more »
February 05
Africa: Narrow Path to Recovery - Finding a Climate-Smart Pathway and Stabilizing South Sudan's Economy
Two new World Bank Group reports released today underscore that South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads, where restoring public finances and taking urgent, climate-smart action… Read more »
Africa: South Sudan Country Climate Development Report (Ccdr) 2026
This infographic shows insights from the South Sudan Country Climate Development Report (CCDR) 2026. Read more »
January 20
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Takes Steps to Strengthen Financial Preparedness for Disasters and Climate Shocks
new report by the World Bank Group, in partnership with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), identifies priority reforms that would help the government,… Read more »
November 24, 2025
Africa: Somalia Is Innovating to Provide Communities With Clean, Safe Water Despite Climate Change Effects
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October 28, 2025
Africa: Over 738,000 Somalis to Benefit From World Bank Supported Initiative for Jobs, Social Protection, and Climate Resilience
An estimated 123,000 households (about 738,000 Somalis), will receive regular and emergency cash transfers, youth employment support, and conditional cash for health and education,… Read more »
October 30, 2025
Africa: World Bank Approves New Financing to Enhance Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Sierra Leone
The World Bank today approved an additional grant of $18.34 million to support Sierra Leone in enhancing biodiversity protection, environmental sustainability, and climate change… Read more »
September 30, 2025
Africa: Tackling the Pressing Challenge of Defying Drought in West Africa - an Africa Water Center Is Established to Strengthen Capacity in the Water Sector
two-day High-Level Forum on Defying Drought (D2) in West Africa concluded today in Ouagadougou with a strong commitment to address the pressing challenges of drought in the region,… Read more »
July 03, 2025
Africa: Rwanda to Restore Ecosystems and Boost Climate Resilience in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor
Communities in Rwanda's Southern Province are set to benefit from restored ecosystems, improved agricultural productivity, and expanded sustainable livelihood opportunities in… Read more »
