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A joint report by the World Bank’s Economic Policy and Environment Departments, "Mainstreaming Nature into World Bank Macroeconomic Models – Overview Report" describes the development and automation of linkages between macroeconomic and biophysical models and outlines a roadmap for mainstreaming these models into World Bank analyses, emphasizing the need for further development and expanded data coverage.

Tourism is a key pillar of the Tunisian economy, relying largely on seaside activities and strong seasonality. The new report “Diversifying the Sustainable Tourism Offer in Tunisia: Ecosystem Accounting as a Strategic Lever” (French), highlights the main findings from analyses conducted as part of the technical assistance provided by GPS and offers recommendations to support the development of sustainable tourism and a more diversified offering, particularly ecotourism, in Tunisia. This report was featured at the ICUN World Conservation Congress.

Adoption of land restoration activities in Ethiopia: Understanding gender-labor dimensions

This study explores how gender and labor dynamics influence the adoption of land restoration activities among smallholder farmers in rural Ethiopia. Using national panel data from 2010 to 2016, the authors find that female labor, particularly non-household female labor, plays a key role in expanding restoration efforts on private agricultural land. The findings highlight the importance of addressing labor shortages and supporting women’s participation to scale up land restoration in contexts where tenure security is already strong.



Economic, Trade, and Industry Implications of the Circular Economy Transition in Türkiye highlights the importance of a deliberate, strategic, and articulated approach toward Türkiye 's transition to a circular economy (CE), blending immediate actionable steps with a forward-looking long-term strategy. By moving forward with flexibility and vision, Türkiye can use its distinct advantages to not only respond to the changing global economy but also to lead in sustainable innovation and resilience, establishing a model for others in the worldwide move toward a more circular and thriving future. 

Türkiye’s Circular Economy Transition in the EU’s Global Value Chain Ecosystem

This report examines the transition of Turkish firms to align with the CE principles, highlighting both immediate needs and the longer-term opportunities for engaging in a transition agenda. The report stresses that the changing landscape toward the CE in the European Union (EU) offers a significant strategic opportunity for Türkiye to strengthen its position in global markets and build resilience against economic shocks.