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🌍 Big news! Our #UnderstandingRisk Global Forum is coming to the Middle East for the first time next year for #UR26! 📅 Save the date: Oct 19-23, 2026 | Abu Dhabi, UAE Join global experts on #resilience, #AI, #sustainability & more. wrld.bg/7j1Y50XJviY @Adcmc_ae

Montenegro’s forests are vital for the country's economy and resilience. New @WorldBankGroup support will: 🔥 Reduce wildfire risk 🌲 Improve forest management 🪓 Help create jobs in wood processing 🔎 Boost timber traceability to curb illegal logging wrld.bg/rjWJ50Ywg8L

📅 Save the date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT/ 3:00 PM – 5 PM CET 📘 Get a sneak peek on new guidance on how policies can enable and incentivize nature-based solutions for resilience. Join us on Zoom: tinyurl.com/unlocking-nbs-…

Why do some countries have more disaster-resilient housing than others, even at similar income levels? This paper addresses this question using a novel data set on housing robustness in 150 countries: gfdrr.org/en/publication…

New report from @WorldBankGroup: Building climate resilience in Somalia is about survival and creating stable, productive jobs. Discover how smart investments can turn climate risks into economic opportunity: wrld.bg/n6P850YujBf

The @WorldBank & @GFDRR Safer Schools Initiative is working to ensure learning never stops even when disaster strikes. Over 10 years, the program has helped protect 115 million students and informed $4.4 billion in investments spanning 40+ countries: tinyurl.com/4sjmaepm

🇷🇼 Rwanda's wrapped up its Urban & Peri‑Urban NbS Forum, the first-of-its-kind national gathering on integrating nature into urban systems: with enabling conditions, & investment readiness high on the agenda. Read our expert reflections on what's next: go.wri.org/Rwanda-NbS 🌿

Earlier this month in Kigali, leaders from all 30 districts in Rwanda learned about practical pathways for integrating nature-based solutions into national and municipal planning processes. Learn more: tinyurl.com/535nhsdz

AI is revolutionizing weather forecasting—saving lives, protecting crops, and cutting costs. Impact depends on data, institutions, hybrid solutions, and risk management. Read more: wrld.bg/mI3S50Y58HR

Disasters inflict $7 billion in annual school damages and disrupt learning for 175 million children globally. Protecting the next generation is essential to long-term prosperity: worldbank.org/en/news/immers… #SaferSchools

Rwanda is putting wetlands at the heart of its urban future—reducing floods, cooling neighborhoods, and creating green public spaces. Nature-based solutions in Kigali show what resilient cities can look like.  Read the story to learn more: wrld.bg/nys650Ys9uZ

Incorporating gender perspectives into post-disaster strategies is essential for ensuring that the diverse needs of all populations are met. Our knowledge note provides tips for how to integrate gender-sensitive approaches in disaster recovery: tinyurl.com/t4ax88fd #IWD2026

Post-disaster gender-based violence not only traumatizes survivors and their families, but also makes it harder for them to recover. Our e-learning shares insights for preventing gender-based violence in disaster response: tinyurl.com/32x5mh5u [Registration Required] #IWD2026

Inclusive approaches are essential for effective and sustainable nature-based solutions for resilience. Our e-learning sheds light on practical entry points for integrating gender and social dimensions into NBS projects: tinyurl.com/3xs2saum [Registration Required] #IWD2026

How to address gender disparities in disaster risk management? Our latest e-learning provides tools and knowledge for how to design and implement gender-sensitive disaster management projects: tinyurl.com/2yyurhve #IWD2026

In Tonga, 24 school buildings serving 1,200 students have not only been made more resilient, these also now include gender-sensitive WASH facilities. Learn more about our partnership with Tonga on inclusive disaster management: tinyurl.com/mryu9jb4 #InternationalWomensDay

In the Central Asia & South Caucasus regions, where agriculture, livestock, and tourism are closely tied to natural systems, nature-based solutions can play an especially vital role in building resilience. Learn more in our new story map: gfdrr.org/central-asia-m…

With a track record of working in over 9⃣0⃣ countries and influencing more than $8⃣billion in investments, GFDRR's City Resilience Program helps cities everywhere advance their resilience so that they grow stronger. Learn more in this video: youtube.com/watch?v=Kmpky7…

By blocking storm surges, the mangroves of northern Viet Nam’s Red River Delta provide a measure of protection against flooding for communities. Learn about how @GFDRR has been supporting Viet Nam in harnessing nature for resilience in our Annual Report: tinyurl.com/mrpzctcy

Innovative #CoastalResilience approaches combine nature-based solutions with smart infrastructure. With @WorldBankGroup support, #VietNam’s Mekong Delta shows how integrated planning & community action protect ecosystems & livelihoods amid climate risks. wrld.bg/yYgL50YnQGB

Why do some countries have more disaster-resilient housing than others, even at similar income levels? This paper addresses this question using a novel data set on housing robustness in 150 countries: gfdrr.org/en/publication…