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Source: World Bank, UNDP BIOFIN, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) (2026). The human stakes are equally significant. Construction alone supports 1.3 million jobs — 14 percent of total private-sector employment. Agriculture, including the palm oil sector, accounts for another 502,000. That is nearly 1.8 million workers in just these two sectors.

Versión en español What are the implications of severe flood events on the Colombia banking sector? And how are loans affected by an abrupt decarbonization of the economy? With losses associated with climate-related risks increasing globally and scientists warning that unprecedented changes lie ahead, these are important questions for central banks and prudential supervisors.