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El blanqueo ecológico en la Amazonía

Reports & Research
June, 2024
Latin America and the Caribbean
South America
Amazonia

Este informe examina cómo las políticas de gestión de riesgos ambientales y sociales (ESRM, por sus siglas en inglés) de los principales bancos que financian la extracción de petróleo y gas en la Amazonía no abordan plenamente los impactos adversos de su financiamiento en las personas y la naturaleza. Durante los últimos 20 años, solamente seis bancos: Citibank, JP Morgan Chase, Itaú Unibanco, Santander, Bank of America y HSBC son responsables de casi la mitad (46%) de todo el financiamiento directo para las operaciones de petróleo y gas en la Amazonía.

L' agriculture algérienne : l’héritage du passé et les défis contemporains

Journal Articles & Books
July, 2022
Algeria

L’article retrace les différentes étapes de l’évolution, notamment de l’étatisation à la libéralisation, que l’agriculture algérienne a traversées depuis l’indépendance. Il évalue l’impact des réformes et des diverses politiques publiques relatives au régime foncier, à l’emploi, aux modes de financement, au rendement des cultures, au système des prix et des marchés agricoles. Les défis actuels, sécurité alimentaire et changements climatiques, s’inscrivent dans une stratégie de développement durable, tant agricole que rural, fondée sur une approche territoriale.

Benin -Country Forest Note

Reports & Research
August, 2024
Benin

Country Forest Notes (CFNs) are a centerpiece of the World Bank Group’s Forest Action Plan (FY16–20) and Climate Change Action Plan (2016–2020). They provide a thorough assessment of the current status of forests, the forestry sector, and the investment needs to sustainably manage this valuable renewable natural resource.

Land governance and the politics of fair transitions: Deepening the search for social justice

Conference Papers & Reports
September, 2024
Global

The starting point for the Conference and Summit was the recognition that ongoing transitions in the name of climate change and clean energy are deeply unfair in multiple ways. Climate policies and so-called green investments place huge burdens on people and spaces in the Global South as well as on areas inhabited by marginalized populations in countries of the Global North. Their rights are put under pressure, safeguards are lacking or not enforced, and the room to defend their lands, forests, pastures, and territories is constrained.

Biocombustibles: Falsas soluciones y riesgos para la seguridad alimentaria

Reports & Research
September, 2024
Latin America and the Caribbean
Bolivia

Este estudio buscó constatar en qué medida la producción de biodiésel y etanol podría contribuir a las necesidades de sustitución de las importaciones de combustibles y cuáles serían los potenciales impactos sobre la seguridad alimentaria en Bolivia. Para ello, se tomó como escenario prospectivo el periodo 2024-2030, basado en el análisis del periodo histórico 2005-2023.

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Forest Tenure Pledge Annual Report 2023–2024

Reports & Research
November, 2024
Global

The FTFG is making significant progress on its $1.7 billion, five-year commitment to support Indigenous Peoples and local communities in securing land tenure and promoting forest guardianship in tropical regions. As of 2023, nearly $1.34 billion (79% of the total pledge) has been disbursed, with $521 million in funding reported for that year alone. The report highlights barriers to scaling direct funding and suggests collaborative strategies to overcome these challenges.

Women’s Land Rights as a Foundation for Sustainable Climate Action

May, 2024
The session underscored the critical role of women’s land rights (WLR) in achieving sustainable climate action, highlighting how secure rights to land, property, and natural resources for women underpin the objectives of the three Rio Conventions. The discussion emphasized the interconnectedness between WLR, effective climate action, land restoration, and biodiversity conservation, advocating for the stronger implementation of gender-equal land tenure rights.

Leveraging Property Taxation to Strengthen Land Management and Sustainability

May, 2024
The session explored the transformative potential of property tax reform as a tool to enhance urban resilience to climate change and improve land management. Historically, debates on property taxation have been disconnected from land governance and urban climate strategies, representing a missed opportunity to address these challenges synergistically. Drawing on recent experiences supported by the Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI), the session presented strategies that integrate property tax reform with urban resilience and sustainable land management.

Opening Plenary: The Nexus between Land and Climate Action

May, 2024
Colombia
Solomon Islands
The Opening Session of the 2024 World Bank Land Conference explored the crucial link between land tenure, governance, and climate action. A keynote and multistakeholder panel underscored how effective land management supports climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts, highlighting its role in facilitating climate finance and promoting sustainable land practices. Discussions pointed to financial innovation, digital advancements, and global cooperation as key drivers enabling progress in managing the climate crisis.

AFR: The Future of Land Administration: Addressing Challenges through Strategic Investments (EN-FR)

May, 2024
Africa
The high-level Ministerial panel convened to discuss the future of land administration in Africa, focusing on how strategic investments can address the region's challenges, particularly those related to climate change and urbanization. Ministers of Land from across Sub-Saharan Africa engaged in an in-depth dialogue, examining the complexities of land management in the face of global and regional pressures. The session sought to explore the roles of the World Bank, development partners, civil society, and governments in fostering collaborative efforts for effective land administration.

Leveraging Technology for Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resiliency in Island Nation States

May, 2024
The session focused on the role of digital transformation in land administration to enhance disaster response, recovery, and resilience in island nation states, emphasizing the growing importance of technology in managing climate challenges. The moderated roundtable discussion began with an exploration of the initial challenges that prompted governments to adopt digital solutions in land administration, including the motivation to modernize outdated systems and improve efficiency in the face of increasing climate threats.

Global Program on Access to Land for Climate Action and Infrastructure

May, 2024
The session introduced the World Bank's Global Program on Access to Land for Climate Action and Infrastructure, aiming to address critical challenges related to land use in the context of climate change and sustainable development. The primary objective was to announce the launch of the Global Program, spotlight commitments from donors, and present insights from the 5-year Global Program on Land and Climate Change.