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June 20, 2012
Rio +20: United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Climate Finance and the World Bank: The Facts

Finding financing for climate action is critical for developing countries. Learn how the World Bank is helping—through its own work, and in conjunction with partners.

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Renewables and World Bank's Energy Lending

The World Bank Group’s renewable energy portfolio increased from a total of $3.1 billion between fiscal years 2008-09 to $4.9 billion in 2010-11.

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Climate-smart Agriculture

African Ministers of Agriculture meet today to discuss the agriculture "triple win"— higher yields, more carbon in the soil and greater resilience to droughts and heat.

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The Facts: World Bank and Climate Change

Adaptation
Climate-smart Agriculture
Energy
Climate Finance
 

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World Development Report 2010

The 2010 World Development Report calls for action on climate issues: if we act now, act
together, and act differently, there are real opportunities to shape our climate future for an inclusive and sustainable globalization.

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