Documents et rapports

Implementing 30x30 : Lessons from Country Case Studies (anglais)

The publication of nearly 600,000 new species occurrence maps using Global Biodiversity Information Facility data provides an opportunity to reassess international species protection with broader representation...

Mapping the Risk Posed to Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems by Uncontrolled Access to Photovoltaic Water Pumping in Sub-Saharan Africa (anglais)

Photovoltaic-powered groundwater pumping offers a transformative solution for water services in underserved areas. However, without proper regulation, this technology could overexploit groundwater resources...

Agriculture Production Potential of Groundwater Irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa (anglais)

Sub-Saharan Africa’s low agricultural productivity exacerbates rural poverty. An important investment, the sustainable use of groundwater for irrigation, has the potential to increase agricultural productivity...

Outward and Upward Construction : A 3D Analysis of the Global Building Stock (anglais)

The developing world has built structures on an unprecedented scale to accommodate population growth and urbanization. The horizontal and vertical structuring of the building stock resulting from this...

IFC Support for China's Green Credit Policy (chinois)

IFC has been a leader in setting standards for environmental and social (E&S) sustainability, and sharing its experiences in applying its Performance Standards with the financial institutions around the...

IFC Support for China's Green Credit Policy (anglais)

IFC has been a leader in setting standards for environmental and social (E&S) sustainability, and sharing its experiences in applying its Performance Standards with the financial institutions around the...

ECOM アグロインダストリアル株式会社 : ファクトシート (japonais)

This brief talks about the performance of Ecom Agroindustrial Corporation Ltd. (ECOM) financed by IFC. ECOM is a global commodity trading and processing company specializing in coffee, cotton, cocoa, and...

Estimating Extinction Threats with Species Occurrence Data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (anglais)

The world is experiencing a severe loss of biodiversity, highlighting the need for a strong global conservation strategy. Effective conservation depends on accurate information about where endangered species...

Greener Is Not Always Pricier : Ecolabeling and Price Premium in the Tourism Industry (anglais)

Voluntary ecolabeling programs have gained popularity in the tourism industry as initiatives for promoting ecofriendly practices among tourism firms. Yet, for these programs to appeal to firms, it is crucial...

Final Environmental and Social Systems Assessment (ESSA) - Program for Effective Universal Health Coverage and National Health System Integration - P179595 (espagnol)

PROGREEN : 2022 Annual Report (anglais)

The Global Partnership for Sustainable and Resilient Landscapes (PROGREEN) is an Umbrella 2.0 program administered by the World Bank; it supports rural livelihood development and landscape restoration...

Brazil - Mato Grosso Fiscal Adjustment and Environmental Sustainability Development Policy Loan (anglais)

Ratings for the Mato Grosso Fiscal Adjustment and Environmental Sustainability DPL for Brazil were as follows: outcomes were satisfactory, relevance of prior actions was highly satisfactory, and the bank...

A Macroeconomic Perspective of Structural Deforestation in Brazil's Legal Amazon (anglais)

Despite policy efforts in recent decades, deforestation remains a pervasive phenomenon in Brazil. Yet deforestation is not only affected by forest governance. It is also driven by global demand for commodities...

A Model of Amazon Deforestation, Trade and Labor Market Dynamics (anglais)

This paper develops a dynamic spatial equlibrium model of Amazon deforestation, accounting for trade and labor markets dynamics. It uses this model to study the impact of local sectoral shocks and policies...

Focus 15 : Sustainability Committees - and Practices (anglais)

In recent years, much has been written about sustainability as a critical component of business success. However, relatively little guidance is available about how boards should practically govern this...

Air Pollution and Poverty : PM2.5 Exposure in 211 Countries and Territories (anglais)

Air pollution is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, especially affecting poorer people who tend to be more exposed and vulnerable. This study contributes (i) updated global exposure estimates...

Official Documents- Guarantee Agreement for Loan 9188-BR (anglais)

Eastern Africa - AFRICA EAST- P132448- Engaging Civil Society for Social and Climate Resilience in the Nile.. - Procurement Plan (anglais)

Disclosable Version of the ISR - Mato Grosso Fiscal Adjustment and Environmental Sustainability DPL - P164588 - Sequence No : 04 (anglais)

Eastern Africa - AFRICA EAST- P132448- Engaging Civil Society for Social and Climate Resilience in the Nile.. - Procurement Plan (anglais)