Five Lessons on Creating Jobs and Building Resilience through Local Initiatives Jana ElhorrJanna TenzingMacarena Martin SeguradoNicole Southard March 17, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/climatechange/five-lessons-on-creating-jobs-and-building-resilience-through-local-initiatives Investments in climate resilience could add the equivalent of 150 million jobs in low-and middle-income countries by 2050. These investments encompass critical initiatives like upgrading infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, developing early warning systems, and restoring degraded lands through drought-resistant farming. Investing in climate resilience is not just good for the planet, it directly benefits job creation and unlocks economic growth. © 2026 World Bank Group,