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Ecological Civilization Dialogue Series Session 2
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (159+ words) Smallholders" role in ecosystem restoration " evidence from the globe and reflections about China"s Grain for Green Program." Key success factors and lessons learned in China"s"Gfor G"Program The Past and Future of China"s Three-North Shelterbelt Program…...
Restoring Land and Livelihoods in Niger's Tahoua Region
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) In Niger's Tahoua region, a major land restoration effort is helping reverse environmental degradation and strengthen rural livelihoods. The Integrated Landscape Management Project (PGIP), led by the Ministry of Environment, Hydraulics and Sanitation, operates in 15 municipalities across the departments of…...
The Wetland Advantage: Nature-Based Solutions Power Rwanda's Urban Future
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (75+ words) When rapid urbanization led to rising flood risk, Kigali turned to nature For Kigali and its entrepreneurs, restoration pays" The net present value of avoided flood damages under RUDP II is estimated at US$4590 million, with knock-on benefits across transport,…...
Knowledge to Impact: Research driving Policy from Seas to Trees, and Fish to Field
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (61+ words) World Bank Knowledge to Impact: Research driving Policy from Seas to Trees, and Fish to Field The World Bank Group works with countries in an array of ways to help ensure their ports and logistics are keeping up with demand…...
Preserving Moldova's Forests Is Boosting Rural Economic Opportunity
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (473+ words) Supported by the World Bank under the EU4 Environment'program, Moldova's growing number of Emerald Network'sites such as Plaiul Fagului are creating higher-quality jobs, attracting eco-tourists, and securing a sustainable future for rural communities across the country, while protecting essential biodiversity. The…...
Global Wildlife Program Strengthens Value Chains for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (255+ words) About the World Bank Group Plucking sea buckthorn berries in the trans-Himalaya. " Asim Patel " stock. adobe. com High up in the Himalaya'a mile or more above sea level'lives a star of the plant world: sea buckthorn. The world's tallest mountain…...
Hope Along the Mekong: Protecting Dolphins and Connecting Communities
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (626+ words) Hope Along the Mekong: Protecting Dolphins and Connecting Communities A collaborative partnership between the Cambodian government, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Cambodia) local communities, and the World Bank successfully protected endangered Mekong River dolphins during road construction, demonstrating how infrastructure…...
Peer Learning for Conservation Success in Global Wildlife Program
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (209+ words) Members of the GWP Colombia and Panama projects during their twinning exchange. Wildlife does not recognize national borders'and neither do the threats they face. To conserve habitats, combat wildlife crime, and protect life and landscapes in ways that engage and…...
Repurposing Farm Support
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (274+ words) The World Bank is helping to scale up these benefits through financing for policy reforms, projects and knowledge, including with support from the Food Systems 2030 trust fund. These loans provide rapid financing to help countries address actual or anticipated needs....
Event | From Evidence to Action: What's Working in Wildlife Forensics?
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (343+ words) The World Bank, through the Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded Global Wildlife Program (GWP), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held a virtual session to share best practices in wildlife forensics and explore ways to expand…...