Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR)

WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 2, 2026 – The World Bank Group has announced a new project to support the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, to reduce the risk of devastating floods and …

Coastal zones are economic powerhouses, supporting millions of jobs in fisheries, tourism, ports, and manufacturing and hosting nearly 40% of the world’s population. Yet coastal communities and industries are increasingly …