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Human Development & Climate: People for a Livable Planet

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    A series of events held at the World Bank Group pavilion during COP29 will focus on issues around human development, including a discussion on how education can drive climate action and on new evidence about the magnitude of the climate-health crisis. Other conversations will explore how Adaptive Social Protection can help protect human development and reduce future climate risks; and how to support workers¡¯ transition to green economies, particularly in Europe and Central Asia.

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    Monday, November 18, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan (UTC+4) in the World Bank Group Pavilion (area E, pavilion B1) and Online

    11:00-11:45Choosing Our Future: Country Lessons on Unlocking Education for Climate Action

    Join us to discover how education can drive climate action and resilience. Featuring cutting-edge data and real-world solutions, the event will showcase how countries are empowering, equipping, and skilling young people for climate mitigation and adaptation through behavior change and green skilling. This will be a conversation where research meets practice - and the promise and pitfalls of best practice ideas are discussed. 

     

    14:00-14:45Labor Policies for Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Workforce in Europe and Central Asia

    Social protection is a lifeline for  poor people, protecting them from shocks and transitions, including global crises. ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº is helping countries implement more environmentally sustainable practices as part of a ¡°green transition.¡±  The event will highlight the impact of this green transition on the labor force in Central Asia and Europe, and how the region has designed social protection and labor policies for a resilient workforce. 

     

    16:00-16:45The Global Cost of Climate-Health Inaction: Price Tag and Role of Public & Private Sectors

    The cost of climate inaction isn¡¯t just in dollars, but in human lives. Join the World Bank Group as they present new evidence on the magnitude of the climate-health crisis, and bring together public and private sector voices to discuss how to scale climate-health finance and action. 

     

    17:00-17:45Safeguarding Human Development: Mobilizing Climate Finance for Social Protection

    Hosted by UNICEF, this event will examine how Adaptive Social Protection can serve as a crucial, yet still underutilized, tool to protect economically vulnerable children and families, safeguard human development, and reduce climate risks. Climate finance specialists will share insights on mobilizing adaptation and Loss and Damage financing to strengthen social protection systems and resilience. 

     

    Past Events

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan (UTC+4) in Water Meeting Room, Green Zone, Baku Olympic Stadium 

    12:00-13:00 | Empowering Change: Advancing Gender Innovations for a Climate-Proof Tomorrow (IFC event)

    Join an inspiring session featuring a fireside chat, a TED Talk, and panel discussions with pioneering climate leaders, investors, and women entrepreneurs. Explore two powerful ambitions: how the private sector can advance gender-inclusive climate finance and how women are leading transformative innovations in this field. Be part of the conversation, showcasing women-led solutions and amplifying voices driving gender equality through climate action and investment.

     

     

    Past COP28 Events, December 2023:

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      Blog | Mamta Murthi & Juergen Voegele

      Investing in human capital ¡ª people¡¯s knowledge, skills, and health¡ª is one of the most effective tools to build resilience, adaptability, and sustainable development
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      BLOG

      School closures are becoming increasingly common as climate change exacerbates extreme weather events.
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      Devex OP-ED

      We need the global community's commitment to a just transition toward clean energy to protect people¡¯s health, well-being, and livelihoods.

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