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Greening the Response: How National Climate Ambition Can Shape a Sustainable Recovery

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As countries respond to the immediate health concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, they will also need to focus on stimulus packages to stem its severe economic impact. As they do so, they have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to set a foundation for a more sustainable and prosperous future. Ahead of the 5 year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the World Bank is hosting a virtual event to highlight why greening the response to the pandemic is critical and how we will support clients to do so. The event will include the launch of a new multi-donor trust fund to support countries accelerate efforts towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient recovery.

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@hcluganda

Interested to hear about technical assistance to national and sub-national entities working to reduce the effect of climate change

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:12

Chris Lewis

More news coming soon on the Climate Support Facility and our efforts with our partners, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Austria to mainstream climate in recovery efforts, support countries to enhance their Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement, and help them develop long-term climate strategies. So stay tuned at @WBG_Climate.

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:14

Joana Lopes, World Bank

To learn more about COVID-19 and a sustainable recovery visit: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/climatechange/coronavirus

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:20

Chris Lewis

Next up, country and partner perspectives on aligning climate and recovery: What does a green recovery look like at the national level?

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:21

Jon Sward

Can you clarify which countries are eligible for this new facility? Will specific countries be prioritized?

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:29

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World Bank: Climate Change

COVID-19 and Sustainable Recovery

World Bank Group & COVID-19

Speakers

Mari Pangestu

Former World Bank Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships

@Mari_Pangestu
Bernice Van Bronkhorst

Global Director, Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice, Sustainable Development Network, World Bank

@WBG_Climate
Martin Jäger

State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany

@MJaegerT
Helen Mountford

Vice President, Climate & Economics, World Resources Institute

@HMountford4
John Roome

Regional Director, South Asia Sustainable Development, World Bank Group

@JohnARoome
Marcello Estevão

Global Director, Macroeconomics, Trade & Investment, World Bank

@MarcelloEstevao
Vel Gnanendran

Climate and Environment Director, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, United Kingdom

@VelavanG
Louise Cord

Global Director, Social Sustainability and Inclusion, World Bank

@LouiseCord
Harald Waiglein

Director General for Economic Policy, Financial Markets and Customs Duties, Austria