Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South
The Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South provides practical strategies, technical guidance, and real-world solutions to help cities manage extreme urban heat.
WORLD BANK SUPPORT FOR AMARAVATI AS A GROWTH
World Bank support Under the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program, the World Bank will support the first phase of the city''s development. The Program will help strengthen
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon
This report highlights the substantial investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries. These investments are crucial to
Urban Development Overview
Urban Development As the world''s largest multilateral financier of urban development, the World Bank works with national and local governments to build more livable, sustainable, and
Bangladesh Receives $900 Million World Bank Financing to
Dhaka, December 22, 2024 —Bangladesh and the World Bank signed two financing agreements totaling $900 million today to help the country achieve environment sustainability, inclusive
Regenerating Urban Land: A Practitioner''s Guide to Leveraging
Many cities have underutilized or distressed areas that offer great potential for regeneration. A new World Bank report and online tool help cities navigate the process of urban renewal,
Urban Development
Urban Development As the world''s largest multilateral financier of urban development, the World Bank works with national and local governments to build more livable,
World Bank Supports Inclusive and Sustainable Development of
The World Bank''s Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved the $800 million Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program aimed at establishing the city as a well-managed,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Enhancing Urban Resilience
Addis Ababa requires actions and investments oriented toward implementing existing plans and regulations, establishing clear and capacitated leadership on risk management topics, and
Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More
Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city''s economic resilience. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect exacerbates this crisis,