Reforesting the Plateau of Bateke will capture 2.4 million tons of CO2, generating revenue for the local community.
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:22266092~pagePK:64257043~piPK:437376~theSitePK:4607,00.html>Climate

Dilemmas in Central Asia
http://blogs.worldbank.org/climatechange/climate-dilemmas-central-asia

Ask the Expert: Joëlle Chassard, manager of the World Bank’s Carbon Finance Unit, was online July 14 to answer questions on carbon finance. See what questions were asked.
http://discuss.worldbank.org/content/interview/detail/9662/

Global water leaders meet in Singapore to discuss sustainable water solutions for cities
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:22237254~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html

New Urban Development Program to Promote Ecologically Sustainable and Economically Viable Cities
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:22228642~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html

Climate Change: WDR 2009
http://blogs.worldbank.org/climatechange/upcoming-world-development-report-shedding-light-without-taking-sides
"One of our emerging messages is that poor countries will be disproportionately affected by climate change, even as they strive to reduce poverty and boost economic growth—which remain core priorities."

Egypt: Renewable Energy and Clean Transport Are Cornerstones of Low Carbon Growth
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:22203619~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html

Countries Eye Low Carbon Future
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:22195068~pagePK:64257043~piPK:437376~theSitePK:4607,00.html

Turkey is the first country to tap new fund fostering renewable energy,low-carbon mass transit and energy efficiency.
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Global Carbon Market Doubles In 2008, Cuts Fall
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World Bank Carbon Finance

Developing Countries Show Increasing Benefits from a Decade of World Bank Carbon Finance
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:22182123~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html

Consulting On Climate Change in South Asia

The World Bank Group South Asia Region is in the process of seeking feedback from interested parties on its draft climate change strategy. "Towards a Climate Change Strategy for South Asia" will articulate the guiding principles for the World Bank's climate-related work in the region. This is part of an ongoing consultation process that will be held around the region from February 1st to March 31st, 2009. We are seeking the views of representatives from governments, donor agencies, civil society, and other stakeholders, on the document. Your feedback will be essential to help shape, strengthen and define the strategic approach.

Climate Resilient Cities

Cities around the world where millions of people live, are particularly threatened by global warming and climate change.
The answer to this problem? Climate proof your city. How? Fatima, Frederica and Zoë tell it all.

Carbon Finance Seen Solid Despite Global Crunch

“Carbon finance has escaped a hit from the global credit jitters but regulators must act fast to speed up project delays to maintain the momentum to combat climate change, World Bank and industry officials said. The carbon market's value has grown to $50 billion in the first six months of this year, similar to 2007, and is expected to double this year.

Climate change negotiations

Nina Markovic and Nick Fuller / Information and Research Services, Parliamentary Library
Many forthcoming international meetings that will have a bearing on the creation of a post-2012 international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This paper outlines the main international forums and presents a timetable of major Australian and international events and meetings leading up to these final negotiations. Posted 04-09-2008

Global Warming 'Heat Stress' A Threat To Nations

“Climate change is likely to first hurt developing countries which could become almost too hot to successfully grow essential crops, international experts told a conference Wednesday. World Bank Vice President for Sustainable Development Katherine Sierra told a scientific conference in Canberra that ‘heat stress’ from global warming posed a serious threat to food supply.