100
millionpeople pushed back into poverty by 2030
Climate change is an acute threat to poorer people across the world, with the power to push more than 100 million people back into poverty by 2030. The poorest regions of the world – Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia – will be hit the hardest. Targeted action is needed to help people cope with climate shocks, such as developing early warning systems and flood protection, and introducing heat-resistant crops. At the same time, efforts to reduce emissions should accelerate, and be designed to protect the poor.
IDA at Work
Bangladesh is embracing the challenge of meeting the power needs of its growing and prosperous population in ways that are consistent with its climate ambitions.
In Zambia, support from the Africa Climate Business Plan has led to climate-smart agriculture investments, increasing food security for rural poor people through crop diversification.