Cities around the world experienced 5 percent increase in expenditures and 10 percent decrease in revenues during 2020, on average. Read the latest World Bank blog on the case of Pereira, Colombia…

People are affected in different ways by disasters. This latest blog by the World Bank explains how gender dynamics impact how they are affected by disasters and their capacity to withstand and…

Seven steps towards climate neutrality by 2030, by the World Bank.

in India, it is crucial to ensure that urban mobility systems and public spaces are designed to be safe, inclusive and gender-responsive. This is an essential element for achieving a new, self-…

Chinese cities host most than 900 million people. How can Chinese cities play a central role in the fight against climate change?

With around 55% of the country’s population, Serbian cities are well-positioned to deliver benefits from productivity growth to the nation. Improving urban development can unlock their potential…

2022 draws to a close: another turbulent year, as a dire climate emergency, protracted war and a lingering pandemic collide with fuel and food crises, impending recession, heightened poverty and…

In 2018, Tropical Cyclone Gita hit Tonga — impacting approximately 80,000 people, or 80 percent of Tonga’s population — and caused widespread damage to infrastructure, housing, livelihoods, and…

A recent World Bank site visit to the township of Tembisa – in partnership with the National Treasury and with participation from strategic partners, local youth groups, entrepreneurs, and members…

Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni are part of Gauteng Province, an economic powerhouse region that produces some 35% of South Africa’s GDP. Temperatures across most of the city are 3-4°C higher than in…