The outsized risk of harassment that women face daily, in turn, affects their decisions whether to take a bus or even whether to get a job.

While disasters such as earthquakes or floods affect everyone, their impacts are unevenly felt by different population groups.

South Asia is home to some of the world’s countries most vulnerable to climate change. In the past decade alone, nearly 700 million people—half of the region’s population—were affected by one or…

Major cities across Latin America are taking concrete action to promote cycling and become more bike-friendly. Given the urgent need to reduce emissions from urban transport, this could serve as a…

Central America has great development opportunities that aim at strengthening resilience by managing its current risks

As heatwaves intensify, life for many South Asians will change. While this change may not be fully reversible, with appropriate policy and action, it can be managed to ease its impact.

The agriculture and food security sector are still largely behind in using the latest technology for managing risks and shocks.

Photo: The World Bank Many people traveling to Nepal choose the Himalayas as their primary destination. After landing in the capital city of Kathmandu, most adrenaline junkies and nature lovers…