Past Events
Unlocking Finance for Local Jobs and Resilient Livelihoods: The Global Microfinance Initiative
The Global Microfinance Initiative for Locally Led Action is a Global Environment Facility-funded and World Bank-implemented program designed to facilitate improved access to finance for climate and biodiversity by local actors. Over the next three years, the Global Microfinance Initiative will explore the potential of microfinance to improve local job and livelihood resilience, while also catalyzing innovation and expanding economic opportunities across sectors like agriculture, energy, forestry, infrastructure, textiles, and tourism.
Activities supported by this initiative across seven countries – Brazil, Colombia, Madagascar, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Türkiye – will generate timely insights on how to build systems that enable financial inclusion, support local formal and informal financial institutions, and scale the transformative partnerships needed for durable, green economic growth and lasting livelihood resilience.
Webinar on Locally Led Climate Solutions in Action
Communities around the world are leading the way in climate resilience. Get a look behind the scenes in this dynamic webinar, as experts and practitioners from the Solomon Islands, Guinea, and Kyrgyz Republic share inspiring case studies from the Adaptation and Resilience Solutions series and dig into how these fit within the global agenda for action. Hosted by the World Bank’s Platform for Locally Led Climate Action, through this webinar you can learn how locally driven approaches are strengthening systems, empowering women, and advancing equitable development in diverse contexts – from rural water security and climate-smart agriculture to innovative governance and AI-powered adaptation planning.
Webinar on Locally Led Adaptation in Informal Settlements
Discover how locally led climate adaptation is transforming informal settlements in cities across the Global South! This engaging World Bank webinar brings together leading experts and community voices to share practical strategies, research findings, and real-world examples of climate resilience. Watch the recording to gain fresh insights, learn from innovative approaches, and join the ongoing dialogue on scaling up local action for climate change.
Empowering Communities: Scaling National Programs for Locally Led Climate Action
Join us for an engaging webinar as we delve into the evolving landscape of climate policy and finance. With significant global changes underway, multilateral development banks (MDBs) and other donors are stepping up to play a pivotal role. Discover how innovative approaches and programs are being scaled nationally to promote locally led climate action, empowering communities to build resilient and low-carbon solutions. During the webinar, the World Bank will launch its operational approach for locally led climate action, and we will discuss key challenges, and uncover opportunities to drive progress in climate mitigation and adaptation.
How Can Locally Led Climate Action Support Just Coal Transitions?
Transitioning away from coal towards affordable, reliable, and clean energy sources is urgent and essential for fulfilling the goals of the Paris Agreement. Yet this process, if not designed with inclusion and justice in mind, can have unintended, negative consequences for marginalized groups and communities whose livelihoods and identities have long been shaped by the sector. LLCA approaches can offer valuable insights for supporting socially sustainable, just coal transitions. In this webinar, we will discuss what actions can be undertaken at the earliest stages of preparing for a just transition, to ensure that transition decision-making is inclusive and benefits are shared across society. We will hear country examples on meaningful community engagement and participation, as well as trust and coalition-building to support effective bottom-up planning and action.
Strengthening Local Climate Action: Inaugural Community Climate Forum in Kyrgyzstan
The inaugural Community Climate Forum in Bishkek, hosted by the Government of Kyrgyzstan, the World Bank, and ARIS, brought together local leaders, youth, women, and international partners to enhance climate action at the community level. The event showcased local initiatives like energy efficiency and climate-smart agriculture, emphasizing the critical role of community engagement in climate adaptation and mitigation. Insights from the forum will help shape the World Bank’s upcoming Country Climate and Development Report for Kyrgyzstan.
Empowering Climate-Resilient Communities: A Collaborative Initiative for Sustainable Village Development in Indonesia
The Climate Resilient Village Action Collaboration, launched in Bali, is a national initiative to empower villages and communities in their fight against climate change. Through a unique partnership across multiple government agencies, this program aims to build sustainable and resilient communities by fostering collaboration, integrating climate strategies into local development plans, and sharing insights on best practices. A key focus is on inclusive planning, ensuring that marginalized groups, women, and indigenous peoples play an active role in shaping their climate-resilient future. Content is in English and Bahasa. Use the auto-generated captions to view it in your preferred language.
Building Resilient Communities – Scaling Locally Led Climate Action through Community-Driven Programs
Join us for the launch of our new webinar series on Locally Led Climate Action (LLCA)! For this webinar, we will explore how the World Bank's operational approach for community driven and local development provides a unique entry point for scaling up LLCA. We will share highlights from the recently completed toolkit on integrating climate considerations in such programs. The webinar will feature experiences from East Asia and Africa.
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Launching the LLCA platform at COP 28
Watch to learn more about the World Bank’s results surrounding Locally Led Climate action operations. This event, which took place during COP 28 in December 2023 looks at various efforts across the Bank to scale LLCA.
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