Congo Basin Forests Hold Trillions in Untapped Value: New Report Calls for Strategic Global Investment This page in:English Français

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/10/20/congo-basin-forests-hold-trillions-in-untapped-value-new-report-calls-for-strategic-global-investment WASHINGTON, October 20, 2025 - The Congo Basin, home to the world's second-largest tropical rainforest, holds immense value for not only the six countries it spans, but for the planet. A new World Bank report reveals the region’s forests are not only essential for climate stability and biodiversity, but also a foundation for economic resilience. The value of forest ecosystem services nearly doubled in just two decades, rising from $590 billion in 2000 to $1.15 trillion in 2020. During the same period, the total forest asset value surged from $11.4 trillion to $23.2 trillion.

World Bank’s USD 5 Billion Benchmark Bond Attracts Exceptional Investor Interest in Support of its Mission

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/10/21/world-bank-s-usd-5-billion-benchmark-bond-attracts-exceptional-investor-interest-in-support-of-its-mission WASHINGTON, D.C., October 21, 2025 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a USD 5 billion benchmark bond that matures in October 2030.

Damage from Earthquake in Afghanistan Estimated at $183 million

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/10/24/damage-from-earthquake-in-afghanistan-estimated-at-183-million KABUL, October 23, 2025 — The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31 caused an estimated US$183 million in direct physical damages to buildings and infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group report released today. The earthquake, the deadliest in Afghanistan since 1998, claimed around 2,000 lives and severely affected an estimated 500,000 to 1.3 million people.

Moldova to Restore Ecosystems and Prevent Pollution with World Bank Support

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/10/22/moldova-to-restore-ecosystems-and-prevent-pollution-with-world-bank-support CHISINAU, October 22, 2025 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a grant of US$7.9 million for the Restoring Ecosystems for Marine Pollution Prevention Project (RE-MAP). This transformative investment project will be financed through the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

World Bank Supports Improved Reliability and Security of Electricity Services in Mongolia with New Transmission Project

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/10/22/world-bank-supports-improved-reliability-and-security-of-electricity-services-in-mongolia-with-new-transmission-project ULAANBAATAR, October 22, 2025 – In a significant step to strengthen Mongolia’s electricity infrastructure, the World Bank has approved a new project designed to bolster electricity service reliability and security, and support the country’s transition to a low-carbon energy future. The Fourth Energy Sector Project will focus on increasing the capacity and reliability of the Central Energy System’s transmission grid while promoting the integration of renewable energy sources.

India: World Bank Program to Benefit 11 million People in State of Kerala with Wider Access to Health Coverage

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/10/23/india-world-bank-program-to-benefit-11-million-people-in-state-of-kerala-with-wider-access-to-health-coverage WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2025 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a new program to improve the life expectancy and quality of life for 11 million elderly and vulnerable people in the state of Kerala through wider access to health coverage and resilient health systems.

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