Climate change is a global issue, but the needs differ across the countries and regions that the World Bank Group serves. We are tailoring our approaches and helping our clients come together to address the many concerns that cut across borders.
Climate change is a key development issue for Sub-Saharan Africa given the region’s widespread poverty and unique geography. The continent has warmed about half a degree Celsius over the last century, and the average annual temperature is likely to rise an additional 3-4 degrees by 2099.
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With a diverse climate and large population, the East Asia and Pacific region generates relatively large amounts of carbon dioxide, while some countries here have become emitters of global significance. The impacts of climate change pose a particular threat to small Pacific islands and coastal settlements.
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Contrary to the general perception, the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region is very vulnerable to impacts from climate change, and therefore, climate change has become one of the three core strategic pillars for the World Bank's work in the region.
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Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are emerging as key players on climate change issues. The World Bank is partnering with them through innovative platforms for dialogue and action on the ground, as well as supporting South-South cooperation.
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The Middle East and North Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change, even though its greenhouse gas emissions are relatively small. The region has the world’s worst water scarcity, a reliance on climate-sensitive agriculture, people and economic activity concentrated in coastal zones, and conflict-ridden areas where pressure on resources could escalate violence and political turmoil.
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Geography coupled with high levels of poverty and population density has rendered South Asia especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This could compound development problems and further strain the resources needed to sustain growth, urbanization, and industrialization.
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