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Sharing ideas, news and research on climate change and disaster risk management from the World Bank Group. #LivablePlanet

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How can #Gabon strengthen climate resilience? New @WorldBank report highlights 3 key areas for action: 🚧Infrastructure 🌳Natural capital management 👩🏾Investing in human capital Learn more: https://t.co/oOzUDrbEPk #GabonCCDR
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When we talk about #Mission300, the numbers tell the story: 32 million people connected to electricity so far and projects in motion to reach another 157 million. Explore the data in the Mission 300 Progress Portal: https://t.co/KX5xFdAQBN #PoweringAfrica
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#MENA countries are losing fresh water faster than it is being replaced. Some of that loss is the result of changes in climate, how we farm, how fast cities are growing, & how much water we pump. What can be done to mitigate this situation? https://t.co/Jy8UurT60N
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As #Uganda’s cities grow, climate-smart urban planning is key to sustainable development. The #UgandaCCDR highlights how decentralization, private sector action, and citizen engagement can drive real change. Explore the full report: https://t.co/ZwiULcMuiX #ClimateAndDevelopment
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.@elianeubalijoro explains how @CIFOR_ICRAF uses AI for remote sensing to monitor and restore landscapes. They help farmers, policymakers, scientists, and financiers working to build a regenerative, resilient landscape. More on AI in our report: https://t.co/SFeozs2NFH
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Local solutions drive recovery in the #LakeChad Basin. Through #PROLAC, communities + local govts are restoring water for farming💧, roads to markets 🚚, and livelihoods—reaching 1.5M people. Read: https://t.co/tgt1nDHpL5
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Fuel cell electric vehicles offer rapid refueling, longer driving range & true zero emissions when powered by green hydrogen. They also boost economic growth.✅ Learn why clean hydrogen is a promising path for more efficient transportation systems: https://t.co/mrK0JWZ9sS
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#CongoBasin forests hold trillions in untapped value: @WorldBank report calls for strategic global investment. The value of forest ecosystem services nearly doubled in just two decades, rising from $590 billion in 2000 to $1.15 trillion in 2020: https://t.co/7Ar5aCt8XV
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How can households, firms & gov’ts prepare better for climate shocks & recover faster? 🍃 #ResearchInsights shares new strategies from the report Rethinking Resilience, plus lessons on regenerative agriculture and the role of data in climate policy. https://t.co/3cUxsy4CZk
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What do we know about jobs in agriculture & food? What works and how to scale up? What are the pros & cons of technology? Can sustainable farming be a winning strategy? What skill deficits need to be addressed? Find out insights from our experts. https://t.co/mYRXb6YJGX
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🪺 Armenia’s Armash wetlands are home to more than 200 bird species, including the endangered white-headed duck. See how preserving this critical ecosystem is drawing birdwatchers and ecotourists—and helping revitalize nearby villages: https://t.co/1kIky2vMbW
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Without effective adaptation measures, climate impacts could reduce #Gabon’s GDP by an estimated 3.5 to 5.3% by 2050 under a business-as-usual growth scenario. Report: https://t.co/NZOlhVSEz7 #GabonCCDR
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Achieving electricity access for 300M people by 2030 is one of Africa’s most urgent development challenges. Hear how sector reforms, private investment, and innovative financing are driving #Mission300 forward.🎧 Listen to Afronomics Podcast to find out:
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Mission 300 is working to connect 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa to electricity by 2030, focusing on both access and reliability.  In thi...
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In #EastAsiaPacific, @WorldBank Group-supported projects are increasing access to essential services, especially for vulnerable communities. See how long-term investment is creating healthier, more resilient societies: https://t.co/CFkLxmqHQi
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Electric cooking, cleaner transport, modern industry, better waste management, & sustainable agricultural practices can reduce #airpollution at source. Our new report lays out a practical roadmap to #EndAirPollution in #SouthAsia: Download report: https://t.co/IF6x5wAEvU
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When cities overheat, everything slows down. Power grids strain, machines fail, & street workers are forced to stop. With @IFC_org support, companies are scaling smart, affordable cooling solutions, helping cities adapt faster, while cutting emissions: https://t.co/8IaD6mJpuX
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Did you know? More than 90% of people on Earth live with degraded land, unsafe air, or water stress. In low-income countries, 80% live with all three. Learn more about how to chart a path to a livable future – in the new blog: https://t.co/3MyAoSAjKS #RebootDevelopment
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🎨🌍 How can art help communities strengthen #drought resilience and readiness? Students in #Eswatini are showing us how creativity can build #WaterResilience with murals, poetry & planting seeds. Watch their inspiring journey: https://t.co/OSFbW1xQUx
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In South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, fewer than 45% of adults use the internet—leaving millions without access to life-saving digital alerts and support during crises. Closing this digital divide is key to building resilience. Learn more: https://t.co/f10Sy6zND9
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The World Bank Group CCDR reports are diagnostics that aim to help countries achieve their own development and climate goals. Here are some key insights from four years of analysis covering 90+ countries and economies: https://t.co/S0n5wyXJIm
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