@WorldBank Director for Sustainable Development in East Asia and the Pacific.
Joined January 2019
- Tweets 1,425
- Following 559
- Followers 2,035
- Likes 1,916
86 Photos and videos
7 Dec 2025
Many thanks to H.E. Eng. Faisal Al-Kahtani and his colleagues for the discussion on the big challenges of WaSH and Irrigation in Eastern and Southern Africa. We look forward to further WBG and #SDF collaboration for progress and results for the people of AFE.
4 Dec 2025
#Riyadh | #SFD Deputy CEO Eng. Faisal Al-Kahtani received today at the Fund’s HQ, the World Bank Group Regional Practice Director for Planet Department in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region, Ms. Anna Wellenstein, and her accompanying delegation. During their meeting, ways to enhance development cooperation between both sides were discussed.
#ProsperTogether
116
13 Jun 2025
This week, I visit the TRALARD project beneficiaries in Northern Zambia, in Kasama, Luwingu, and Mbala. It was inspiring to see firsthand how the support from @WorldBank has improved both the livelihoods of local communities and better natural resources and landscape management.
3
171
Anna Wellenstein retweeted
14 Nov 2024
Climate events could wipe out decades of progress in low lying Pacific nations. Strengthening governance, adaptation action, and supporting mobility are essential steps, says new @WorldBank Pacific Atoll CCDR.
Learn more: wrld.bg/zoTH50U7nJb
2
3
455
Anna Wellenstein retweeted
15 Nov 2024
One hectare of mangroves stores five times more carbon than a similar area of forest on land. The @WorldBank’s Mangroves for Coastal Resilience Project is supporting Indonesia’s efforts to restore and rehabilitate mangroves. Learn more: wrld.bg/KlHX50U4HqL #COP29
1
1
364
Anna Wellenstein retweeted
13 Nov 2024
Grace—a climate youth advocate from #Tuvalu — speaks out on the pressing challenges of #ClimateChange. Her message underscores the @WorldBank’s dedication to #ClimateAction, helping her country & other Pacific Island nations boost adaptation efforts & build long-term resilience.
2
5
728
14 Nov 2024
Join today us for this #COP29 discussion on financing for urgent adaptation to climate change in small islands.
14 Nov 2024
Pacific Atoll nations face severe economic risks from climate change, with potential GDP losses over 20% in RMI and up to 50% in Tuvalu.
Join us live at #COP29 to discuss scaling up adaptation finance for Small Island Developing States: wrld.bg/K9RG50U4ECQ
1
3
331
Anna Wellenstein retweeted
14 Nov 2024
Pacific Atoll nations face severe economic risks from climate change, with potential GDP losses over 20% in RMI and up to 50% in Tuvalu.
Join us live at #COP29 to discuss scaling up adaptation finance for Small Island Developing States: wrld.bg/K9RG50U4ECQ
1
1
637
Anna Wellenstein retweeted
14 Nov 2024
The new @WorldBank’s CCDR highlights Pacific atolls' need for long-term resilience through human capital, ecosystem protection, & cultural preservation.
Learn more: wrld.bg/Pc8Q50U6eQ4 #COP29
1
2
424
Anna Wellenstein retweeted
13 Nov 2024
At the #COP29 Expert Corner, Rising Nations Youth Delegate Grace Malie discusses the future of Tuvalu and other island nations in the face of climate impacts with @ValerieMHickey of the @WorldBank 🌊
Watch their moving and insightful conversation here: youtu.be/dvzO0sl7P5w
5
16
31
7,217
7 Jun 2024
90
5 Jun 2024
Check out some of the great work in #EastAsiaPacific for inspiration on #WorldEnvironmentDay
5 Jun 2024
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re spotlighting our work to protect the environment across #EastAsiaPacific. From forest conservation to sustainable agriculture and resilient transport, we’re supporting countries to address #ClimateChange and promote green growth on a #LivablePlanet.
5
1
226
Anna Wellenstein retweeted
5 Dec 2023
#VietNam can empower sustainable energy access, accelerate decarbonization & ensure expanded access to low-carbon energy by enhancing transmission lines, upgrading substations, developing a smart grid network, & upgrading information systems. wrld.bg/S8q550QfieI
2
3
506
6 Dec 2023
Big messages from this #Cambodia CCDR - reduce exposure for people, realign their emissions trajectory for a resilient low carbon future and reorient their economy to new opportunities in a green global economy. If you missed the event, read the report. #LivablePlanet #COP28
15 Nov 2023
How can #Cambodia meet its development and climate objectives? Join us for a #COP28 discussion on the @WorldBank’s Cambodia Country Climate and Development Report’s analysis and recommendations.
📆December 6
⏰9 am GST
Link to join Webex: wrld.bg/l9cN50Q7clm
1
307
5 Dec 2023
Don’t miss this one in Dubai and on line. COP28 Event: Creating Climate Resilient Cities for the Poor and Vulnerable worldbank.org/en/events/2023… via @WorldBank
8
304
Anna Wellenstein retweeted
10 Aug 2023
So inspiring to see how training can transform people’s lives.
In the Solomon Islands, a simple bridge not only allows the community to cross safely but also opens up new opportunities for children to go to school and for women to be independent.
5
27
2,649
8 Jun 2023
So proud to be part of this 2023 Foresight Group and to take forward insights to help countries meet current and future development challenges to sustainability and inclusion. Thanks @AspenDigital !
8 Jun 2023
The Foresight Group has been tasked with considering big questions, like shifting demographic trends, emerging economic movements, climate-driven migration, and the evolution of conflict and geopolitics. Meet the brilliant members behind this work: foresightgroup.aspendigital.…
ALT This graphic reads, “Meet the 2023 Foresight Group: Dr. Zarinah Agnew, Nerea Amorós Elorduy, Andrew Anagnost, Abdeslam Badre, Maria Eugenia Brizuela de Avila, Benjamin de la Peña, Jorge Guajardo, Mike Haley, Prof. Shereen Hussein, Atul Keshap, Mithula Naik, Christopher Schroeder, Castelline Tilus, Tina Vinod, and Anna Wellenstein.” It includes an abstract image of a horizon in shades of purple, where the center radiates light in a horizontal line.
1
3
644
26 May 2023
Inspiring discussion with this bright, committed group about #ClimateChange, #education, and #inclusion as part of the Global Youth Summit of the World Bank Group. What a hopeful way to start the weekend!
1
3
18
708
24 May 2023
Water is a critical factor for development in #Honduras: exports, energy generation and jobs depend on it. But #ClimateChange affects the amount of water available in Honduras – how can #ClimateAction contribute to reversing this problem? Find out here: openknowledge.worldbank.org/…
1
249
24 May 2023
Did you know 4 out of 5 families depend on agriculture in #Honduras ? Yet, it is also one of the most vulnerable sectors to #ClimateChange . How can the country prepare to protect people living in poverty? Discover this in a new report: openknowledge.worldbank.org/…
2
3
492