Learn about the importance of "building green" and adopting and enforcing improved building codes, to enhance safety and resilience in the face of natural disasters and climate change.…
Why should we mobilize in this way around a concept that seems so distant to us, when we are facing even more urgent challenges, such as unemployment, poverty, disease, or food insecurity? The…
An International Labor Organization study (ILO, 2019) found that women represent less than 20 percent of the global workforce in the transportation sector. How did the Quito Metro increase women’s…
The Quality Infrastructure Investment (QII) Partnership, a World Bank-Japan initiative providing grant support for incorporating the G20 QII Principles, kick-starts infrastructure investments…
The 28th Conference of the Parties, better known as (COP28) concluded in Dubai in December with a major agreement by 198 Parties, marking a new era of climate action. Several notable commitments…
An estimated 1 in 6 people experience significant disability, making it essential to consider accessibility when planning, financing and building infrastructure. Japan and the World Bank are…
Metro benefits: 22,5 kilometers long with 15 accessible stations, a fully electric system that saves 67,000 tons of CO2 a year, and the capacity to mobilize 1,200 users over a shorter time.
Extreme climate events have been increasingly common in Sri Lanka. The World Bank is helping to increase climate resilience - through efforts such as improving flood resilience in the Kelani River…
On the continent, the importance of the Congo Basin forests cannot be understated. Often called the lungs of Africa, it is the largest carbon sink in the world. The Congo Basin spans across six…
Cities combatting climate change: Dive into a collaborative exploration between Sarajevo and Hiroshima as they tackle the challenges of urban development in hilly terrains. Discover how these…