City-scale integration of distributed energy storage resources for an
As electrification of transport and heating accelerates, significant distributed energy storage (DES) resources are emerging and becoming embedded within modern power grids. These
Demographic Trends and Urbanization
Demographic trends are diverse among regions, within regions and within countries: while many cities will continue to grow, albeit at declining rates, many other cities are looking at
Pakistan: The World Bank Announces New Project to Improve Urban
WASHINGTON, December 11, 2025 – The World Bank''s Board of Executive Directors has approved $400 million in financing for a new project that will provide safely managed water, sanitation and
Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City
Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city''s economic resilience. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect exacerbates this crisis, turning built-up
India has a critical opportunity to drive resilient urban development
Investments in adaptation will also save over 130,000 lives from extreme heat impacts by 2050. With over 50 percent of the urban infrastructure required for 2050 still to be built, India has a
Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South
The Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South provides practical strategies, technical guidance, and real-world solutions to help cities manage extreme urban heat.
Kinshasa: Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience
Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate challenges including urban heat, flooding, and air pollution. But how can governments
Energy Storage
DER programs consist of small-scale energy resources connected to the local distribution grid including battery energy storage, local solar and vehicle to grid integration (V2G).
How an Urban Program in Ethiopia Delivered More than a Million Jobs
Discover how the Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program created 1.15 million jobs with World Bank support.
Urban Project Brings Hope in Djibouti and Beyond
The Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project, launched in 2018, aims to improve living conditions in deprived urban areas in Djibouti City and to strengthen the capacity of public institutions
A small distributed energy resources project that could
A small, innovative project that just came online in Los Angeles County shows the potential of aggregating distributed energy resources and
Urban Development
The World Bank Group supports cities and mobilizes subnational finance to create jobs by building urban infrastructure and strengthening municipal services.
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
This report highlights the substantial investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries. These investments are crucial to strengthen