The World Bank and GFDRR supported Pakistan in developing a risk-informed approach to prioritize school infrastructure after the 2022 floods, focusing on integrating risk into routine planning and providing engineering guidance for repair and reconstruction. A conference in 2025 emphasized the urgency of addressing vulnerabilities and shared responsibility to ensure safe learning environments for children. The project aims to help provinces make more risk-informed investment decisions and create safer schools and a more resilient education system through proactive, risk-informed planning. Pakistan is highlighted as an example of building a resilient education system for future generations, with standardized technical specifications for rehabilitation and reconstruction and improved coordination among government and partners to reduce education disruptions and prevent dropouts and learning losses.
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Unlocking Nature for Disaster Resilience: A Policy Guide to Enable Nature-Based Solutions
Nature-based solutions (NBS) offer countries a way to tackle climate challenges through resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR), with traditional conservation and restoration practices falling under this umbrella if they prioritize human well-being. NBS can serve as a cost-effective alternative to gray infrastructure, offering multiple benefits and job opportunities. To successfully implement NBS, supportive policy frameworks are crucial, emphasizing ecosystem-based approaches that align with broader development objectives.
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Heat Watch Surat: Community Heat Mapping in Surat, India
The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) based at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington DC is dedicated to reducing the impact of disasters and promoting climate resilience. By supporting countries in developing and implementing disaster risk management strategies, the GFDRR plays a crucial role in funding and implementing climate adaptation projects worldwide. Its work is essential in building resilience to the impacts of climate change, making it a key player in global climate solutions efforts.
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Handbook for Livable and Resilient Cities : Integrating Hazard and Risk Information into Urban Planning
Rapid urbanization has led to environmental, social, and economic challenges in cities worldwide, including increased exposure to extreme weather events and pollution. Governments must work together to improve urban livability and resilience through risk-informed urban planning. Livable and resilient cities promote green urban growth, social inclusion, and shared prosperity while focusing on reducing the impacts of natural hazards and climate change. Planned and sustainable growth in these cities ensures access to healthy environments, affordable housing, basic services, and low-carbon transportation.