Climate Change
Why we can't stop the climate crisis without de-carbonizing cities
Cities are significant contributors to climate change, with 70% of global CO2 emissions coming from urban areas. Climate finance can help tackle this crisis.
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Cities and Urbanization
How can we create green, inclusive and innovative urban spaces?
From fixing the digital divide, to improving access to green spaces, two experts explain how to make cities more inclusive and livable.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
COVID-19: Cómo podemos construir de nuevo ciudades sostenibles y más sanas
El Banco Mundial presenta cinco medidas prácticas para que los dirigentes de las ciudades reconfiguren las densidades económicas y hagan que las ciudades sean inclusivas y ambientalmente ...
United States
COVID-19: How we can build back sustainable and healthier cities
The World Bank outlines five practical steps for city leaders to reshape economic densities and make cities inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
India
The World Bank predicts areas most at risk to coronavirus
The World Bank has developed a map of areas most at risk to coronavirus. Predictions are based upon factors like population density and access to public toilets.
Global Health
What Helsinki can teach the world's cities about dealing with the coronavirus crisis
Helsinki was named the world's most functional city in 2017. But what does that mean and how has it impacted its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cities and Urbanization
How reducing inequality will make our cities safer
In virtually every city, the vast majority of violent crime is concentrated in just a few neighbourhoods. Inequality in all forms is a huge contributing factor.
Cities and Urbanization
Here's how technology is tackling inclusion issues in smart cities
By 2050, nearly 70% of people will live in a city. The World Bank's Sameh Wahba explains how its helping cities harness data and cutting-edge technology to grow sustainably.
Climate Change
Face à la montée des risques climatiques et de catastrophes, nous devons redoubler d’efforts pour déployer des infrastructures résilientes
Une catastrophe n’épargne personne, mais ce sont en général les plus pauvres qui sont les plus durement touchés.
Future of the Environment
廃棄物管理の新しい取組み：いかに廃棄物を削減しながら経済成長を実現するか
私たちは、廃棄物に「覆われる」危機に直面しています。 世界銀行の報告書「What a Waste 2.0」 によると、廃棄物の発生は2050年までに70％増加すると予測されていますが、これは世界の人口増加率の約2倍にあたります。一人当たりの廃棄物の量は確実に増え続けており、その主な要因は急速な都市化と経済成長です。都市は、増え続ける大量の廃棄物を管理するために緊急に対応す...
Humanitarian Action
Construire mieux avant la prochaine catastrophe pour sauver des vies et soutenir l’économie
Au cours des 25 dernières années, plus de 1,3 million de personnes dans le monde ont perdu la vie à la suite de catastrophes naturelles.
Cities and Urbanization
Comment aider les villes à bâtir le socle de la croissance de demain ?
Les infrastructures de base transforment les conditions de vie. Il suffit parfois d’une route…