Digital pathways to a thriving and livable planet Sangbu KimRichard Damania November 11, 2025 This page in: English Español العربية 中文

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/digital-pathways-to-a-thriving-and-livable-planet Across the world, people are feeling the strain of a changing environment. In 2025, nine out of 10 people were living in places where the land is losing productivity, the air is polluted, or the water is becoming scarce or unsafe. In low-income countries, most people face all three of these challenges at once—putting health, jobs, and growth at risk.