Urban Development

Rapid urban growth in flood zones: Global trends in exposure since 1985

Intensifying natural hazards are forcing countries to step up action in adapting to climate risks. This working paper documents a divergence: Rather than adapting their exposure, many countries…

Jun Rentschler, Paolo Avner, Rui Su, Stéphane Hallegatte|
Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, Environment, Urban Development, Water

Nature-based solutions for resilient cities and restoring local biodiversity

Working with nature to strengthen urban resilience can be cost-effective for addressing climate adaptation and mitigation while bringing out broader benefits for biodiversity, communities and the…

Brenden Jongman, Ruth Tiffer Sotomayor, Xueman Wang|
Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, Urban Development

Air pollution kills – Evidence from a global analysis of exposure and poverty

Globally, poor air quality is estimated to cause some 7 million deaths each year. This study provides a comprehensive account of the relationship between ambient (outdoor) air pollution exposure,…

Jun Rentschler, Nadia Leonova|
Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Environment, Health, Social Sustainability and Inclusion, Urban Development

Using an integrated urban development and disaster risk management approach to combat climate risks in Nigerien cities

Niger is considered the second most vulnerable country in the world to increasing risk from climate change, such as floods, droughts, and extreme heat events. Read this new blog by the World Bank…

Claudia Soto Orozco, Cécile Arnaud Lorillou|
Climate Change, Environment, Urban Development, Water

Can 3D printing become a sustainable way to close the global housing gap?

Could 3D printing become a sustainable way to close the global housing gap in urban areas? From Malawi to Mexico, construction companies are utilizing 3D printing technology to break new ground on…

Luis Triveno, Olivia Nielsen|
Climate Change, Urban Development
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