FEATURE STORY
Kiribati: Pushing Against the Tide
Comprised of 32 small low lying coral islands, Kiribati is one of the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change and sea level rise. Read More » PUBLICATION
Mitigating Climate Change with Coastal Wetlands 
This report bring to light the carbon sequestration potential of coastal wetlands, and the GHG emissions resulting from the disturbance of these sinks. Read More » PUBLICATION
Capturing and Conserving Natural Coastal Carbon 
New report describes how critical coastal ecosystems can be used in building mitigation and advancing adaptation to climate change. Read More » PUBLICATION
Economics of Coastal Zone Adaptation to Climate Change 
This report explores the potential costs for coastal adaptation in response to human-induced climate change?
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Diving Under the Surface of Kiribati 
Healthy coral reefs are vital to maintain food supply and protect the shoreline of the low lying island nation of Kiribati.
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India Coastal Zone Management Building capacity for coastal management and piloting the integrated coastal zone management approach in states of Gujarat, Orissa, and West Bengal. Read More »
TOOLKIT
Assessing the Environmental Impact of Development Policy Lending on Coastal Areas
This toolkit provides guidance on possible significant effects on coastal natural resources.
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PUBLICATION
Customs and Taboos
The publicaton covers the role of indigenous knowledge in the management of fish stocks and coral reefs in Tanzania.
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PUBLICATION
Preserving Reef Connectivity
This handbook aims to help managers of coastal areas understand and apply the concept of connectivity in their work.
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| WHAT'S NEWFebruary 2012
New Global Partnership to Bring Powerful Forces Together for Healthy Oceans February 2012
The Economist World Oceans Summit: “A New S-O-S: Save Our Seas” December 2011
New Money from Japan for Small-Island States Clean Energy Partnership October 2011
Kiribati: Pushing Against the Tide August 2011
Eastern Caribbean Countries to Protect 100,000 Hectares of Fragile Marine Ecosystems July 2011
Ghana - The West Africa Regional Fisheries Program June 2011
Mapping Hazards, Reducing Risks for Coastal Communities in Jamaica April 2011
Degraded Coastal Wetlands Contribute To Climate Change: Report Finds March 2011
37,000 Mangroves for Kiribati March 2011
Sierra Leone - Wetlands Conservation Project February 2011
World Bank Financing to Help Croatia Meet EU Standards in Nature Conservation November 2010
Providing access to schools, hospitals and markets for tsunami-affected communities in Samoa October 2010
Mediterranean Climate Change Initiative: Threats and Opportunities Unite Us September 2010
Diving Under the Surface of Kiribati
UN Environment Programme
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Environment Strategy 2010 ConsultationsA new Environment Strategy for the World Bank Group is being drafted. Read More » |
Environment Matters at the World BankThe theme of this issue is valuing coastal and marine ecosystem services and their
contributions to sustainable development. Read More » |
Partner: Coral Reef Targeted ResearchThe World Bank is a partner in this organization that produces prublications linking to the latest research updates, advisory papers, and reports. Read More » |
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