This year, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples recognizes the efforts of Indigenous Youth to support sustainable development, along with their pursuit of justice and preservation of their culture and traditions. The World Bank interviewed Indigenous Youth leaders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to hear their stories and deepen our understanding of their strategies. While each have experienced unique circumstances, they face similar challenges that put at risk their capacity to sustain their peoples’ significant contributions to conserving the world’s rich cultural and biological diversity.
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Millions on the move: What climate change could mean for internal migration
When you think of climate migration, you probably think of people moving from one country
to another to escape rising seas or expanding deserts. And to some extent, you’d be right. But the fact is,
The findings of our new Groundswell report forecast that Hotspots of climate migration may start to emerge as early as 2030, as people leave places that can no longer sustain them and go to areas that offer opportunities. The drivers of these migrations, according to the report, will be water scarcity, declining crop productivity and sea-level rise.
COP26: The World Is Watching
STORY HIGHLIGHTS 
- The clock is ticking for high impact climate action at COP26 in Glasgow from October 31 – November 12, 2021.
- A strong theme of the World Bank Group’s participation will be its support for green, resilient, and inclusive recoveries from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Watch live-streamed events and participate in the conversation with #COP26 and #ClimateActionWBG.
World Bank Group COP26 Climate Briefs
Click on links to see the summary and download the brief:
- Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs)
- Expanding World Bank Group Support for Country NDCs and LTSs
- Adaptation and Resilience: A Priority for Development and Poverty Reduction
- Energy Transition and Universal Access
- Scaling Finance for Transformational Climate Projects
by David Malpass
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the World Bank Group’s Work on Climate Change
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Climate change, poverty, and inequality are the defining issues of our age. Tackling
climate change will require major social, economic and technological changes, many of which are costly and will require large investments. Did you know…. Continue reading
Climate Change Could Further Impact Africa’s Recovery, Pushing 86 Million Africans to Migrate Within Their Own Countries by 2050
Deep dives on climate migration in West Africa and Lake Victoria Basin
WASHINGTON, October 27, 2021— The World Bank’s new Groundswell Africa reports, released today ahead of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26), find that the continent will be hit the hardest by climate change, with up to 86 million Africans migrating within their own countries by 2050.
Taking Action: The World Bank Group’s Climate Priorities
Tackling climate change will require major social, economic and technological changes,
many of which are costly and will require large investments. To achieve our climate objectives, it will be critical to integrate climate and development and identify projects at the country level that tackle mitigation and adaptation and channel appropriate sources and structures of financing toward these projects in a manner that maximizes impact.
End Poverty Day – time to regroup and build back better
On October 17 each year, the world marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 
colloquially known as End Poverty Day. It’s an important date given major setbacks registered recently across the globe in the fight against poverty, and the ever-growing challenges facing humanity.
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