Decent Work in Nature-based Solutions 2024

People in a Changing Climate: From Vulnerability to Action – Insights from World Bank Group Country Climate and Development Reports covering 72 economies

This report is structured into three main parts, covering both new content and confirming key conclusions of the first two summary reports. First, it summarizes CCDR findings on the impacts of climate change on people and explores how putting people at the core of climate-development policies enhances their effectiveness and generates larger benefits. Next, it […]

U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) Off-grid Energy Challenge Open for Grant Applications

The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) Off-grid Energy Challenge is open for funding applications to support off-grid energy. Proposals are invited from eligible African off-grid energy companies. Selected enterprises will receive funding in the form of grant capital of up to $250,000. EligibilityTo be considered for the Challenge, applicants must: How to Apply For more […]

Guinea-Bissau Country Climate and Development Report

Guinea-Bissau is endowed with a wealth of natural resources, having the highest natural capital per capita in West Africa, which could be leveraged for sustainable and resilient growth. However, the country still faces significant development hurdles, such as high poverty rates, political instability, and economic challenges, including an over-reliance on cashew nuts. Rural poverty has […]

Climate Finance Report 2024

The OPEC Climate Finance Report highlights the Fund’s key achievements, strategies, and insights, showcasing our commitment to building climate resilience and promoting sustainable development globally.

Adaptation Gap Report 2024

As climate impacts intensify and hit the world’s poorest, The Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come hell and high water finds that nations must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts, starting with a commitment to act on finance. FULL REPORT What’s new in this year’s report? The report finds that progress in adaptation financing is not fast enough to close […]

2024 Africa Sustainable Development Report

The 2024 Africa Sustainable Development Report (ASDR) reviews the status of the implementation of the two Agendas in Africa and offers policy recommendations to facilitate their attainment. As in previous years, the 2024 report aligns with the theme and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) selected for […]

Finance and Prosperity 2024

This inaugural edition analyzes new data and highlights a growing divergence in financial sector resilience and stability among emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) and critical trends in climate finance.  While financial sector risks in the larger and higher per capita countries are moderate, half of lower-income countries face significant risks over the next 12 […]