The objectives of the Project are to: (a) improve sustainable water resources management, and (b) increase access to sanitation in the Borrower’s territory. The project seeks to improve watershed management, including through reforestation and improved land management.
The development objectives of Asuncion Riverfront Urban Resilience Project for Paraguay are to improve living conditions for targeted vulnerable households and to increase resilience in selected areas in the riverfront of Asunción. This project has four components.
The Second Habitat and Urban Land Project aims to promote formal and planned urban growth in selected cities, improve living conditions in precarious settlements, and enhance disaster response. Investments include Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), native urban forestry, green corridors, and linear parks to reduce flooding, mitigate landslide risks, and improve urban environments.
The Romania Inclusive and Green Growth DPF aims to strengthen inclusion and fiscal management while fostering decarbonization and climate resilience. The program supports the adoption of a legal framework to incentivize afforestation and reforestation, enhancing environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
The Rio de Janeiro Adjustment and Sustainable Development Policy Loan supports strengthening fiscal sustainability and transitioning to low-carbon, resilient urban development in Rio de Janeiro. The program promotes urban afforestation through legislation establishing a low-emission district in the city center, advancing sustainability and inclusivity.
The Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development aims to improve urban infrastructure, enhance tourism assets, and strengthen institutional capacity for tourism-related economic development in southern Albania. The project supports tree planting and urban park restoration to enhance urban environments and promote sustainable tourism.
The Peru Sustainable Growth and Finance DPF-DDO aims to support government reforms to strengthen fiscal resilience and efficiency, foster an inclusive and competitive financial sector, and promote greener production. This operation incorporates lessons from prior World Bank engagements and is aligned with the WBG Global Crisis Response Framework to build resilience and mainstream climate action.
The Metro Manila Flood Management Project aims to improve flood management in selected areas of Metro Manila. Key components include modernizing drainage systems, minimizing solid waste in waterways, supporting participatory housing and resettlement, and enhancing project management and coordination. These efforts focus on reducing flood risks and improving living conditions in flood-prone areas.
The Mangroves for Coastal Resilience Project aims to enhance the resilience of coastal ecosystems and communities by restoring and conserving mangroves. The project includes components for mangrove afforestation, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and strengthening integrated coastal management. These efforts reduce disaster risk, mitigate coastal flooding, and protect biodiversity.
The Ma'anshan Cihu River Basin Improvement Project in China aims to improve drainage and flood protection capacity in urban areas of Ma'anshan municipality. Key components include river rehabilitation, drainage improvement, restoration of natural storm drainage, water quality monitoring, and capacity building for project implementation and management.
