This report stems from growing concern about the threat of extreme heat in urban settings and its adverse impacts on health. The team made use of the TIP—that is, the targeted, integrated, and prepared—framework...
Global warming has dramatically increased the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat events, or heatwaves. Exposure to extreme heat presents a wide range of challenges for public health, labor...
The report presents an analysis of the World Bank–financed investments that use results-based financing (RBF) approaches in the solid waste management (SWM) sector. It reviews the World Bank’s investment...
Despite recent strides in narrowing global gender gaps, persistent disparities remain in women's access to opportunities, services, and assets. Globally, girls fall behind boys in realizing their educational...