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Climate change made West Africa's dangerous humid heatwave 10 times more likely. While the average air temperatures in West Africa Reached 36°C over 11-15 February, the heat index for the same period was about 50°C according to the study. Carbon Brief carbonbrief.org/climate-change…

NEWS >> In 2023, carbon pricing revenues reached a record $104 billion but more needs to be done. Check out the just-released World Bank “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024” report to learn more: wrld.bg/cVOe50ROGOc #PriceOnCarbon

Great piece by @AngelaAchurie on #climatefinance and why both quantity and quality matter

A major step forward was just taken to operationalise the Fund for responding to #lossanddamage caused by #climatechange. The World Bank welcomes this decision. worldbank.org/en/news/press-…

It’s #ShowYourStripes Friday! The perfect day to check out our #ClimateExplainer series and learn about Wordbank Group’s plans, policies, and tools to end poverty on a livable planet: wrld.bg/JktO50Sn6g2

Climate change adaptation requires more rapid development, more resilient development, and targeted adaptation. But climate finance numbers only capture the latter. How does the picture change with a broader perspective? New post w Ferzina Banaji, Jia Li. blogs.worldbank.org/en/climatechan…

#Adaptation finance is about more than dollar inflows, although this is vital. It’s about making sure that all investments protect people – esp the most vulnerable – from #climate impacts now and in the future. Blog by stephane hallegatte Jia Li &me. blogs.worldbank.org/en/climatechan… World Bank Climate

Successful #adaptation is about more than finance. Learn about three aspects along which progress should be measured: more rapid development, more resilient development, and targeted adaptation interventions. Blog by stephane hallegatte, Jia Li & Ferzina Banaji: wrld.bg/b2le50SoITW

#Adaptation finance is about more than money. It’s about building homes, businesses, schools & hospitals that withstand climate shocks and help communities survive and thrive. stephane hallegatte, Jia Li & Ferzina Banaji on the many stories of adaptation finance: wrld.bg/9NG750SO8xu

James Baldwin:

Did you know? One year of schooling increases climate awareness by 9%. Our new report explores how #education is one of our most powerful tools in the fight against climate change. Learn more: wrld.bg/bysC50TgfQr #InvestinPeople

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📢 Mr. Ibrahima Cheikh Diong has been selected as the first Executive Director of the new Fund for Responding to #LossAndDamage (FRLD). Before his selection, rights-based constituencies sent a joint letter to the Co-Chairs, demanding that the new ED embody the core values of

“For us at the World Bank Group, evolving our focus from #ClimateFinance as an input to one that also measures results is essential to creating a world free from poverty on a livable planet.” Blog by World Bank Climate Global Director Jennifer J. Sara: wrld.bg/VFLB50TU1u8

[NEWS] 1.2 billion people at high risk from climate change worldwide New #RisingToTheChallenge report highlights that faster development and better adaptation efforts are needed to reduce risk: wrld.bg/A0ma50TX7je

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Communicators can use narratives to build trust with communities and encourage cultural and behavioral shifts needed to accelerate climate action. World Bank Carl Hanlon and Ferzina Banaji share 5 key story lines: wrld.bg/BEHG50Uh7tP

Communicators can use narratives to build trust with communities and encourage cultural and behavioral shifts needed to accelerate climate action. World Bank Carl Hanlon and Ferzina Banaji share 5 key story lines: wrld.bg/l5hr50Ujs9o

Here is a snapshot of 10 efforts the World Bank Group advanced in climate action in 2024: wrld.bg/p6sP50Utrr9