Bangladesh is a low-lying river delta
with a long coastline of 711 kilometers and floodplains that
occupy 80 percent of the country (Hasib and Chathoth 2016).
The country...
Vectorial capacity, a measurement of the
efficiency of vector-borne disease transmission, is
increasing for several climate-sensi¬tive diseases, with
exposure to more...
Bangladesh’s extreme vulnerability to
the effects of climate change is well documented. Through a
complex pathway, climatic conditions have already negatively
impacted...
This report provides evidence from Dhaka
to establish the linkage between climatic conditions and
dengue outbreaks. In chapter two, the overall trend of
dengue cases...
A variety of factors influence the
spread of infectious diseases. Climatic factors include
variations in temperature, rainfall, sea-level rise, wind,
and duration of...
Bangladesh is one of the country’s most
vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Through complex
pathway, climate change adversely affects human health.
Globally,...
With climate change projected to
increase, the effects on human health are expected to
increase. Weather variables (temperature, rainfall,
humidity) can influence the...
The 19th replenishment of the
International Development Association (IDA19) set out to
accelerate progress toward the World Bank Group (WBG) twin
goals and the achievement...
Type: Board ReportReport#: 165832Date: October 9, 2021
Bangladesh’s vulnerability to the
effects of climate change is well documented; the evidence
on the direct relationship between climate change and health
focusing on...
Caribbean countries, a set of mostly
Small Island Developing States (SIDS), have a history of
dealing with large shocks. The region is threatened by both
economic and...
Type: ReportReport#: 165573Date: October 1, 2021Author:
Rozenberg,Julie ;
Browne,Nyanya Eroca Elza ;
De Vries Robbe,Sophie Anne ;
Kappes,Melanie Simone ;
Lee,Woori ;
Prasad,Abha
In FY21, MIGA issued 5.2 billion US
Dollars in new guarantees across 40 projects. These
projects are expected to provide 784,000 people with new or
improved electricity...
Type: World Bank Annual ReportReport#: 164645Date: October 1, 2021
This is a tip sheet for World Bank task
teams on Illustrative Climate Change Actions on Adaptation
Opportunities in Social Protection and Jobs Projects.
Sustainable management of environment
and natural resources is essential for the long-term and
sustainable growth of key economic sectors, such as
fisheries, forestry...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 165601Date: October 1, 2021Author:
Valero Freitag,Sara ;
Miranda Montero,Juan Jose ;
Murisic,Maja
Caribbean small island developing states
(SIDS) depend heavily on their limited natural resources,
with the largest sectors generally being agriculture,
fisheries, and...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 165574Date: October 1, 2021Author:
Makara,Nadia Natali
This is a tip sheet for World Bank task
teams on Illustrative Climate Change Actions on Adaptation
Opportunities in Urban, Resilence and Land Projects.
Caribbean countries have a history of
dealing with large economic and natural hazards, from swings
in global commodity prices to hurricanes, earthquakes, and
volcanic...
Type: Policy NoteReport#: 165572Date: October 1, 2021
It is now clear that a narrow focus on
the growth of gross domestic product (GDP) is insufficient
to achieve humanity’s aspirations for sustainable
prosperity. Well-functioning...
Type: PublicationReport#: 165689Date: October 1, 2021Author:
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