Environment

The sustainable management of the environment and natural resources is vital for economic growth and human wellbeing. When managed well, renewable natural resources, watersheds, productive landscapes and seascapes can provide the foundation for sustained inclusive growth, food security and poverty reduction. Natural resources provide livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people and generate sizeable tax revenue. The world’s ecosystems regulate the air, water and soil on which we all depend, and form a unique and cost-effective buffer against extreme weather events and climate change.

Bangladesh

Solar-Powered Pumps Reduce Irrigation Costs

Bangladesh spends $900 million per year for 1 million tons of diesel to power its irrigation systems. Solar-powered pumps are a reliable irrigation alternative for farmers as solar technology helps reduce costs, protect the environment, and lower expensive diesel fuel imports.

Ethiopia

Building Resilience, boosting Food security

Ethiopia's Productive Safety Nets Program has helped the government put systems in place that have increased the country's resilience to food insecurity and drought.

Senegal

Community-Led Forest Management Creates Wealth

A sustainable forest management program puts communities in charge of local natural resources, leading to sustainable management of 80% of forests nationwide and a decline in deforestation of 23,700 hectares.

Environment

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Environment

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