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Unlocking Optimism for Climate Action

The impact of the climate crisis is becoming more visible with frequent and increasingly devastating extreme weather events. As a result, climate change is becoming a focal point of mainstream conversations in both the media and our homes. From headlines, movies and talk shows to everyday discussions, the emergence of the climate change narrative marks an important and necessary shift.

However, much of the current discourse is leaving people anxious and breeding a sense of resignation. Studies suggest that 77% of people are worried about climate change, but most of them are also pessimistic about the possible solutions.

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Why Women Risk Losing Out in Shift to Green Jobs

Closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive.

Men hold about 70% of the world’s polluting jobs, so one might think that they have most to lose from the transition to cleaner energy. After all, they risk finding themselves out of work as countries close down dirty industries in a push to decarbonize and reach net-zero emission targets.

Yet our analysis shows that women are also at risk of losing out over the course of the transition. That’s because too few women study STEM subjects that are vital to the green jobs of the future.

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Integrating Economic and Climate Data Will Strengthen Climate Policy

Data Gaps Initiative helps policymakers better understand the environmental impact of economic activities and the effectiveness of climate policies.
As economies worldwide strive to reduce emissions and achieve sustainable growth, reliable data is crucial. It forms the foundation for informed decision-making, guiding policy development, implementation, and monitoring.

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Rising Resilience: Bangladesh’s Journey Towards Sustainable Climate Adaptation

The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo, an initiative under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), serves as a vital platform for sharing knowledge and forging partnerships in our collective journey towards environmental resilience.
The event not only underscores the urgency of climate adaptation, but also highlights the collaborative spirit required to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

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Turning Concern into Action: Understanding Climate Change Attitudes in Pakistan

Climate change may feel like a distant problem, but in Pakistan, it’s becoming an urgent reality that affects millions. What do people in Pakistan truly think about the climate crisis, and how willing are they to act? This eye-opening article by the World Bank Team delves into the nation’s shifting attitudes toward climate change and explores how these perspectives could be the key to unlocking a greener, more resilient future. Discover the hopes, concerns, and potential for change that could shape Pakistan’s environmental landscape.

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