Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is fundamental to the World Bank Group's mission to reduce poverty. The Sustainable Development Network works with clients to encourage inclusive, green growth that can lead to sustainable development.

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Demystifying Natural Capital Accounting: 10 African Countries Sign On

A growing number of countries are looking beyond GDP to address today's challenges. They need a measure of wealth that includes all capital — produced, social, human, and natural. Read more »

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The World Bank's 6 Key Issues For Rio +20

In the next 40 years, Earth’s population will rise from 7 billion to 9 billion people, and they will all need energy, food, and water. The world needs to change course to meet those needs.

A new World Bank publication looks at the lessons learned for REDD+ and community forestry through a South-South knowledge exchange between Brazilians and representatives from six African countries.

The latest edition of The Little Green Data Book provides data on more than 200 countries’ natural capital, including land, forests, protected areas, and for the first time oceans. What it says about the state of the oceans reflects urgent need for action.

In the new report Inclusive Green Growth: The Pathway to Sustainable Development, World Bank economists set out an economic argument and framework for countries to begin greening their growth.

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WHAT'S NEW

Press Release, May 25
World Bank Welcomes African Leadership on Natural Capital Accounting

Press Release, May 24
Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) Announces New Grants to Fight Hunger and Poverty

Press Release, May 23
Ag Research Group CGIAR Issues 7-point Call to Action for Rio +20

Video, May 22
Chief Economist for Sustainable Development Discusses Inclusive Green Growth with EU Officials

Publication, May 22
CDM Reform: Improving the Efficiency and Outreach of the Clean Development Mechanism through Standardization (pdf)

Press Release, May 22
World Bank, Netherlands Partner to Support Financially At-Risk Farmers