


As of Jthe screening commitment also extends to all operations financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) as called for by the CCAP.Īs part of the 17th IDA replenishment, IDA Deputies agreed to integrate climate change and disaster risk management into country planning, strategies, and financing.The screening commitment will continue under the new IDA18 replenishment.As of July 2014, all operations funded by the International Development Association (IDA) must consider climate and disaster risks and address them as appropriate.The Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) commits to increasing the climate related share of the World Bank’s portfolio to 28% by 2020.Recognizing the challenges posed by climate and disaster risks to development progress, the World Bank is taking action. Other hazards such as landslides, tsunamis, and extreme storms endanger communities, disrupt services, and damage property, setting back development progress.


What is Climate and Disaster Risk Screening?Ĭlimate and Disaster Risk Screening represents a proactive approach to considering short- and long-term climate and disaster risks in project and national/sector planning processes.
