The Little Green Data Book 2004 is based on the World Development Indicators 2004, and represents a succinct collection of information. It is a collaboration between the Development Economics Data Development Group, and the Environment Department of the World Bank. Under the headings of...

The World Bank's mission is to fight poverty for lasting results. Enhancing environmental quality, improving natural resource management, and maintaining global ecosystems are all important steps towards this goal. Better environmental management can improve people's livelihoods, health, and...

The report highlights the GEF's work with small island developing states (SIDS) on key natural resource issues -climate change, biodiversity, international waters, and land degradation. It also describes the GEF's strategic priorities for SIDS over the next five years, recognizing the...