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WASHINGTON, December 11, 2025 – The World Bank''s Board of Executive Directors has approved $400 million in financing for a new project that will provide safely managed water, sanitation and
Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South
The Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South provides practical strategies, technical guidance, and real-world solutions to help cities manage extreme urban heat.
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Expert Insights: The Future of Solar Farms in Urban Areas
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Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City
Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city''s economic resilience. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect exacerbates this crisis, turning built-up
Smart Solar Energy for Urban Living: Transforming Cities
Solar panels can be installed on rooftops, facades, and unused urban spaces, bringing energy production closer to the point of consumption. This decentralization reduces transmission
Urban Solar Farms Transforming Unused Spaces into Clean Energy
Urban solar farms involve the installation of solar panels on rooftops, parking lots, or other underutilized spaces in urban areas. These spaces that were once unproductive are now being
India has a critical opportunity to drive resilient urban development
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How an Urban Program in Ethiopia Delivered More than a Million Jobs
Discover how the Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program created 1.15 million jobs with World Bank support.
WORLD BANK SUPPORT FOR AMARAVATI AS A GROWTH HUB
World Bank support Under the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program, the World Bank will support the first phase of the city''s development. The Program will help strengthen the institutions
How can communities benefit from producing their own power?
Community solar projects represent a groundbreaking approach to shared renewable energy, allowing residents and businesses to benefit from solar power without installing panels on their own properties.
Solar-Powered City Blocks: How Urban Grid Solar is Revolutionizing
Whether you''re a homeowner considering rooftop panels or a business leader planning a commercial installation, urban grid solar offers a proven path to energy independence while
New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma''s Urban Mobility
A new World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania''s capital, Dodoma, unlocking economic opportunities and creating over 10,000 new jobs by 2030, while
Urban Development Overview
Urban Development As the world''s largest multilateral financier of urban development, the World Bank works with national and local governments to build more livable, sustainable, and resilient cities and
Urban Solar Farms Transform City Spaces into Clean Energy
By integrating solar arrays into existing infrastructure—from rooftops and parking lots to abandoned industrial sites—urban solar farms maximize limited city space while producing significant
Solar neighborhoods: the impact of urban layout on a large
The article highlights the importance of considering these factors when implementing solar strategies on a neighborhood scale to achieve energy efficiency and net-zero status.
Why Urban Solar Energy Is Key to Sustainable Cities
Solar energy boosts energy independence by enabling cities to produce their own power locally. When cities have their own energy resources, they''re less affected by regional or national
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
This report highlights the substantial investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries. These investments are crucial to strengthen