While the West often thinks of carbon emissions when it ponders the climate crisis, to low-income countries it means soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, and natural disasters. We hear about this and more from World Bank President Ajay Banga, as he argues passionately that fighting poverty and saving the planet are two sides of the same coin.
Also in today’s edition: How a shift to cage-based fish farming is offering fresh hopes in Uganda, the loss and damage fund row rumbles on, and making climate disasters pay.
+ Join us on Oct. 3 for a Devex Career event on neurodiversity at work. This event is open to our Career Account members only. If you aren’t one yet, take advantage of our 50% discount on an annual membership today and get unrestricted access to all our career events and articles, and our complete job board.
About the author
Rob Merrick
Rob Merrick is the U.K. Correspondent for Devex, covering FCDO and British aid. He reported on all the key events in British politics of the past 25 years from Westminster, including the financial crash, the Brexit fallout, the "Partygate" scandal, and the departures of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. Rob has worked for The Independent and the Press Association and is a regular commentator on TV and radio. He can be reached at rob.merrick@devex.com.
