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New Soil Carbon Methodology Approved...

The Verified Carbon Standard approved the methodology developed by World Bank on soil carbon, a new approach for sustainable agricultural land management (SALM) practices.  Read More » 

PRESS RELEASE
Global Organizations to Expand Cooperation on Green Growth for Development...

...through the Green Growth Knowledge Platform, a cutting edge initiative that will identify and address major knowledge gaps in green growth. Read More »



FEATURE STORY
Protecting 60,000 Hectares of Forest in Vietnam

A World Bank-financed project in Vietnam helped conserve the Chu Yang Sin National Park’s forests, watersheds and surrounding areas. Read More »



REPORT
Seeking Comments

The World Bank is soliciting comments for the Pollution Management Source Book, until February 15, 2012. Read More »



PRESS RELEASE
Helping Countries Tackle “Orphaned” Toxic Pollution Sites

The World Bank is joining forces with the Blacksmith Institute, a leading non-government organization with expertise in cleaning up toxic pollution. Read More »



FEATURE STORY
Protecting Endangered Species, Improving Lives in Biodiverse Region

 A new project has helped increase land conservation and create local jobs in South Africa. 
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PRESS RELEASE
SOS Boosts Wild Tiger Conservation

 A new project will improve enforcement in protecting tiger breeding populations and therefore addressing the biggest threat to wild tigers: poaching. Read More »



FEATURE STORY
Improved Disaster Risk Management for the Caribbean

 To build more resilient comunities, policy-makers need access to data to make informed decisions.
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PRESS RELEASE
Geeking out for Development

 First-ever WaterHackathon generates solutions to specific water and sanitation challenges in developing countries.
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FEATURE STORY
Kiribati: Pushing Against the Tide

 Bank launches third phase of Kiribati Adaptation Program, to combat the effects of climate change. 
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BLOG
On the Passing of Wangari Maathai

 Warm words for a lovely woman, strong leader, and great thinker. 
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FEATURE STORY
Kiribati: Adapting to Climate Change

 The Kiribati Adaptation Program will help strengthen its ability to provide its citizens with safe water and maintain resilient coastal infrastructure. Read More »



FEATURE STORY
World Bank Supports Conservation Work in Fiji and Vietnam

 The CEPF, funded in part by the World Bank, helps local communities and civil society organizations conserve important natural resources. Read More »



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WHAT'S NEW

January 11
Global Organizations to Expand Cooperation on Green Growth for Development

January 5
Protecting Biodiversity of Chu Yang Sin in the Central Highlands of Vietnam

December 12
Helping Countries Tackle "Orphaned” Toxic Pollution Sites - the focus of World Bank Grant to Blacksmith Institute

December 7
South Africa’s Cape Floral Kingdom: Protecting Endangered Species, Improving Lives in one of the World’s Most Biodiverse Regions

November 28
Empower Women and Be Better Prepared for Climate Change, Says World Bank Study

November 17
World Bank Supports Morocco’s Bold Solar Power Plans

November 2
Call Issued To Save Wild Tigers From Extinction

November 1
World Bank's input to the Rio+20 Zero Draft

October 26
Kiribati: Pushing Against the Tide

October 4
World Bank approves $172 million for installing 630,000 solar home systems in rural Bangladesh

September 28
Mexico: One million families go green by replacing antiquated light bulbs

September 15
Results Profile: Kiribati Adaptation Program - Phase III

September 15
World Bank Board Approves Support to Increase Climate Change Resilience for Kiribati's 100,900 People

September 8
Belize: WB Announces New Country Partnership Strategy

September 6
Managing Congo Basin Forests: A Regional Approach for a Regional Resource

August 4
Eastern Caribbean Countries to Protect 100,000 Hectares of Fragile Marine Ecosystems

UN Environment Programme

HIGHLIGHTS

A new Environment Strategy for the World Bank Group is being drafted.

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Environmental and social responsibility is essential to sustainable development and to good business and is at the core of the World bank's mission.

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Close to one third of the wealth of low-income countries comes from their “natural capital”, including forests, minerals and more.

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