The Development, Climate, and Nature Crisis - Solutions to End Poverty on a Livable Planet - Insights from World Bank Country Climate and Development Reports covering 42 economies

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The report addresses a triple crisis across development, climate, and nature, emphasizing that climate action is not keeping pace and that weak governance, constrained finance, and political economy barriers are slowing progress. It warns that countries are not cutting emissions or strengthening resilience fast enough, endangering development gains. Using World Bank CCDRs, it identifies investment and reform opportunities that can deliver development and climate “double wins,” improving livelihoods, health, safety, and enabling resilient, low-emission, prosperous economies.

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Executive Summary

Triple crisis: development, climate, and nature

CCDRs purpose and scope

Synthesis reports and coverage (42 economies)

How the second summary builds on earlier findings

New issues and priorities, including stopping deforestation

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized THE DEVELOPMENT, CLIMATE, AND NATURE CRISIS: SOLUTIONS TO END POVERTY ON A LIVABLE PLANET Insights from World Bank Country Climate and Development Reports covering 42 economies © 2023 The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank Group with external contributions. “The World Bank Group”refers to the legally separate organizations of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) . The World Bank Group does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the content included in this work, or the conclusions or judgments described herein, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors (including, without limitation, typographical errors and technical errors) in the content whatsoever or for reliance thereon. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of the World Bank Group concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this volume do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizations of the World Bank Group, their respective Boards of Executive Directors, and the governments they represent. The contents of this work are intended for general informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute legal, securities, or investment advice, an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment, or a solicitation of any type. Some of the organizations of the World Bank Group or their affiliates may have an investment in, provide other advice or services to, or otherwise have a financial interest in, certain of the companies and parties named herein. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of any of the organizations of The World Bank Group, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank Group encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given and all further permissions that may be required for such use (as noted herein) are acquired. The World Bank Group does not warrant that the content contained in this work will not infringe on the rights of third parties, and accepts no responsibility or liability in this regard. All queries on rights and licenses should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Cover design: Brad Amburn 2 The Development, Climate, and Nature Crisis: Solutions to End Poverty on a Livable Planet Executive Summary The world is facing a triple crisis—in development, climate, and nature—and climate action is off track. Poor governance, limited access to finance, and political economy barriers are slowing down progress. Countries are not reducing emissions or building resilience fast enough, which is putting development achievements at risk. But beyond these grim headlines, there are increasingly clear opportunities to achieve development and climate double wins and there is a better understanding of the challenges that can turn these opportunities into trade-offs. The World Bank’s Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs) aim to identify opportunities and priorities for investment and

FAQs

What are the key drivers slowing progress across development, climate, and nature?

The report highlights poor governance, limited access to finance, and political economy barriers as major constraints on progress.

What do the Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs) aim to do?

CCDRs identify opportunities and priorities for investment and reform to improve people’s lives, health, and safety while building more resilient, low-emission, and prosperous economies.

How does the second summary report relate to earlier CCDR work?

It builds on the first summary report and all CCDRs published up to COP28, confirming prior findings with stronger evidence and introducing new issues such as priorities to stop deforestation.

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