South Asia is the third largest contributor to global plastic waste. It generates 334 million metric
tons of solid waste every year. Nearly 70-80% of this waste ends up in the ocean 12% is plastic. On current trends, if no action is taken, the amount of mismanaged waste (including plastic) across South Asia is projected to double to 661 million tons by 2050, adversely affecting the region’s ocean ecosystems, livelihoods, human health, and sustainable development more broadly. COVID-19 has further exacerbated plastic pollution, with increased demand for single-use plastic and pressure on solid waste management systems.
Financing SDG2: Hunger and malnutrition- what will it take?
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the health crisis has triggered an economic crisis and a
protracted rise in food insecurity. Basic sustenance has become unaffordable for the world’s poorest, and disruptions of health and nutrition services will have long term consequences. Even before the pandemic, the world was not on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) goal of Zero Hunger.
Time to decarbonize transport for a green, resilient and inclusive recovery
At a time when we face enormous challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is 
heartening to see the world mobilizing as never before to tackle the looming crisis of global warming. The international development community is also stepping up. In 2020, the World Bank Group reached its highest ever level of climate financing, at $21.4 billion, and we recently announced our plan to align all-new World Bank operations with the Paris Agreement by July 2023.
Deploying Digital Tools to Withstand Climate Change in Low-Income Countries
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Climate change is increasing the frequency of natural hazards.
- Disaster risk management specialists have improved the ability of countries to respond to risks, using a variety of digital technologies.
- Mapping, micro-tasking and visualizing tools are critical to reduce the impact of climate change in the world’s poorest countries.
World Bank Group; Climate Change Action Plan 2021-25
Report: Commodity Prices to Stabilize after Early 2021 Gains, Supported by Global Economic Recovery
Path of commodity prices depends on pace of recovery and containment of COVID-19
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2021 – Commodity prices continued their recovery in the first quarter of 2021 and are expected to remain close to current levels throughout the year, lifted by the global economic rebound and improved growth prospects, according to the World Bank’s semi-annual Commodity Markets Outlook.
How debt reduction can build an inclusive economy for the next generation
World Bank Financing for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Reaches $2 Billion
Financing for the poorest countries is on grant or highly concessional terms
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2021— The World Bank announced today that it has reached $2 billion in approved financing for the purchase and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for 17 developing countries. This financing is part of the $12 billion envelope over 24 months for developing countries to acquire and deploy vaccines and strengthen their vaccination systems. For poorer countries financing is on grant or highly concessional terms. The Bank expects to support 50 countries with $4 billion financing for COVID-19 vaccines by mid-year.
What are countries doing to prepare for large scale vaccine rollouts?
eC2: Vietnam: Technical Support for Energy Sector
Deadline: 
16:00 hours GMT on 21st May, 2021
The Government of Ghana intends to initially select Applicants for Deferred and Routine Maintenance Dredgingof the Odaw Drainage Basin in Accra under a Performance Based Contract. The contract has a duration of four and ahalf years, split in one or two years of deferred maintenance dredging and three or four years of routine maintenancedredging. The geographical scope of the contract includes the Odaw river from Caprice to the sea (comprising linedand unlined sections), and the main Odaw River tributaries (the South Kaneshie, Cemetery and Mataheko drains, thefirst section of the Nima drain, the Agbogbloshie drain and the Odawna drain). The dredging works will be procuredunder a Performance Based Contract (PBC). Applicants must show proof of experience in urban dredging/dredgingof drainage channels/dredging of shallow channels/dredging in environmentally environmental sensitive areas to beinitially selected. Experience in PBC will be an added advantage. It is expected that the Request for Proposals will bemade in May 2021.
Netherlands for the World Bank 
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