Water utilities worldwide are turning to digital tools to boost efficiency.
With partners like K‑water, South Korea’s national provider, @worldbankgroup helps countries build their own water sector transformation using shared global knowledge.
More: https://t.co/8VLQ5nmvxn
Data centers are not just energy hungry. They are also thirsty.
Even though the reporting is patchy and the landscape fast evolving, better projections on data center electricity and water use are key to managing demand.
Learn more: https://t.co/61f2Z2VZ0J
#RebootDevelopment
Water shapes people’s lives—and it shapes business, too. More on why water will define business in the decade ahead from Kara Hurst of @amazon and @water co-founders Gary White and Matt Damon in @TIME#TIMEIdeas here: https://t.co/zTjfqi79AY
On average, countries in Europe and Central Asia have more renewable water per person than globally.
But this masks how unevenly distributed the region’s water is and how water stressed many communities are.
Learn more in this @WorldBank report: https://t.co/1IJGbGzT99
#CongoBasin forests are not only ecological assets —they are economic powerhouses providing:
✅Bushmeat
✅Fuelwood
✅Timber
✅Carbon retention
✅Water regulation
Learn more in the World Bank Forest Ecosystem Accounts for all Congo Basin countries: https://t.co/mmcbKW65Mf
Pakistan’s solar boom wasn’t planned — it was necessary.
Rising tariffs + unreliable grid = homes & businesses turning to rooftop solar.
Now, a full-blown people-led energy revolution is underway.
Jigar Shah breaks it down🔗 https://t.co/Y5a5w6CjsZ
🌍By 2050, food demand will surge by 50%, and water demand by 30%.
With 2.3 billion already facing water stress, action is urgent. We've invested $7 billion to support farmers.
Read more: https://t.co/a04svr1KfW
Every year, 10M hectares of forests are lost—fueling climate change & destroying biodiversity.
Protecting these precious ecosystems could slash emissions by 4 gigatonnes annually.
This article explains how taking action is essential for a healthy planet: https://t.co/Npa459TRWO
90% of people today live with degraded land, unhealthy air, or water stress. In low-income countries, 8 out of 10 people live with all three stressors. But restoring natural systems can boost growth, jobs, & resilience.
Learn more: https://t.co/PR2AMaUIJo
#RebootDevelopment
There’s a global #SanitationCrisis:
🚨Nearly 2 in 5 people lack access to safe sanitation
🚨1 in 3 in low- & middle-income countries are trapped in a cycle of poverty, climate risk & poor sanitation
Our new report lays out a path toward #SanitationForAll
https://t.co/BqaTjcSYP6
Sept 9 | 6:00 PM ET
Based on Australia’s experience in water governance, a new partnership between @WorldBank & @MD_Basin_Auth endeavors to share experiences, innovations & lessons learned in transboundary water management.
Join us for the launch event: https://t.co/9xoGyNBuuC
Exciting news! #UtilityOfFuture (UoF) 4.0 is here with new practices for digital transformation, energy efficiency, and much more.
🚰Download the full publication and discover and we can shape the future of water utilities: https://t.co/tpurCfQVDG
Nature-based solutions (NbS) have a lot to offer sub-Saharan Africa, like:
☀️Reduced extreme heat.
💧Improved water security.
🌱New green jobs.
A new report from World Resources Institute and The World Bank via Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) shows where NbS has already taken root, and what's needed to scale.
Read more: https://t.co/9S4G2lkFbE
#NatureBasedSolutions #Reforestation #AfricaNature #LandscapeRestoration #Environment #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #SubSaharanAfrica #ClimateImpacts
🏞️ Wetlands are among the world's most productive ecosystems.
🐠 Wetlands have shaped human cultures over centuries and inspired our creativity.
🌊 Wetlands also help us cope with the impacts of climate change and secure critical freshwater recourses. #WetlandsMatter
The water sector faces a huge financing gap, needing 0.5%–3% of GDP yearly. Public funds cover 91% of spending, but private sector input is only 1.7%. Clear policies, blended finance, & incentives are key to driving more private sector involvement. https://t.co/Q9UwJXcriw
💧Join us at #WWWeek! Explore sessions hosted by the @WorldBank & partners, covering global water challenges, data-driven insights & innovative solutions around this year’s theme: Water for Climate Action
📅 AUG 24-28 | In Stockholm & Online
More info👉 https://t.co/O0np3ds1Bn
🌍By 2050, food demand will surge by 50%, and water demand by 30%. With 2.3 billion already facing water stress, action is urgent. We've invested $7 billion to support farmers.
Read more: https://t.co/DWntAzmQOp
Water for Shared Prosperity report exposes global water inequalities within and across communities, urging action for a more equitable future in a #LivablePlanet.
How can YOU be part of the solution? Get insights: https://t.co/q7pAPrY6cJ
Safe water and sanitation keep us healthy and stop preventable diseases. Smart investments today mean a healthier tomorrow! 💧🚰
Learn more about our impact in the @WorldBank scorecard: https://t.co/2VvzCZ3jCn