The CIF Capital Markets Mechanism (CCMM) has mobilized $500M in critical private finance needed to urgently address the climate crisis. Congratulations to @‌CIF_Action & partners on this groundbreaking market debut. #CIFdelivers #CIFCapital4Climate Read: wrld.bg/kIyw50UGTS1

30 African Heads of State & governments commit to concrete reforms & actions to expand access to reliable, affordable & sustainable electricity to power economic growth, improve quality of life & drive job creation across the continent. wrld.bg/Hxwp50UOO73 #PoweringAfrica

A pleasure to meet our WorldBank champions for women’s empowerment. Ending poverty on a livable planet starts with women—supporting their leadership, expanding opportunity, and building a better future for all.

The stories I heard from this group of women entrepreneurs in Bhutan make one thing clear:    Women are great leaders.  Their success proves that breaking barriers and changing social norms is possible.

Poised to thrive: Empowering women with skills and jobs in South Asia blogs.worldbank.org/en/endpovertyi… via WorldBank

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Extreme heat, floods and other damaging weather events are disrupting lives and economies across #SouthAsia. Our new report lays out how the region can adapt and build resilience, with the private sector leading the way. Read more: wrld.bg/axVK50W35oo

In every major transition—from the Industrial Revolution to post-war reconstruction—skills made the difference between advancement and exclusion. In today's transforming economy, we’re not moving fast enough to keep pace. From a GIZ #HSC25 dialogue on green skills & jobs:

Women make up most of #Pakistan’s agricultural workforce but face greater climate risks and lower pay. Access to land, skills, and markets can boost incomes and resilience. Closing this gap is key to more inclusive growth. Read more: wrld.bg/EBh950W62sM

To tap the full potential of #women's workforce in #SouthAsia, it is essential to develop & upgrade #skills, create more #jobs, & strengthen partnerships. This blog by Cecile Fruman & Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 captures the vision and impact of our work together: wrld.bg/55hs50W7bYr #ClearHerPath

Clean energy transforms women's lives. When Surjmani in Bihar replaced her wood stove with gas, her family's health improved, and her children could finally study indoors. Simple solutions, profound impact. ⚡ See energy access in action: wrld.bg/lm6H50WbbmC

Sustainable cooling can meet growing demand in emerging markets AND protect the planet. Learn more in our new blog: wrld.bg/9q1k50WcCoT IFC

Green Climate Fund chief Mafalda Duarte: ‘We need a different scale of investments’ on.ft.com/41e3fJO

Cities can’t afford to treat extreme heat as a seasonal inconvenience. Our new Handbook with UN-Habitat & UN Environment Programme shows how to move from reactive responses to long-term solutions. 👉 Download it now: wrld.bg/kVow50WTBoE

Every girl deserves the chance to learn, lead, and thrive. On this #DayOfTheGirl, we celebrate the power, potential, and promise of girls everywhere. Empowering girls is not just a moral imperative—it’s smart economics.

The Fall 2025 Country Gender Data Landscapes are here! Explore the data for fresh insights on financial & digital inclusion - key to unlocking women's access to finance, jobs and opportunity: wrld.bg/eoXG50X6vVl

On thinking beyond GDP when ranking nations. thebeyondlab.org/article/event-…

Indigenous women-led businesses in Mexico are going commercial, with support from WorldBank. Learn how forest jobs empower communities and protect nature: wrld.bg/x9Rx50Xq70O #COP30

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The places around us shape who we become: 🏡 Care at home 🏫 Opportunities in our communities 💼 Experiences at work Which one shaped YOUR journey? Submit a 1-minute video by Dec 22 for the WorldBank Global Youth Video Call: wrld.bg/QV2950XFJR9

In rural Sub-Saharan Africa, women are on the frontlines of climate change — but often have the fewest resources to adapt. A new WorldBank study highlights the constraints and priorities for empowering women to lead on climate adaptation: wrld.bg/XnYO50Xr8kE