1、Digital Infrastructure and Solutions for ResilienceSeth Ayers,Senior Digital Specialist,World Bank September 24,2025220%of the worlds population20%of the worlds populationSource:World Bank GroupScorecard indicator1 in 5 people globally are at severe risk from climate-related hazards3Countries able t
2、o use digital databases and trusted data sharing reach 3X more beneficiaries Source:World Bank,Marin and Palacios(2022)Why is digital and data necessary for resilience?Why is digital and data necessary for resilience?45people remain offline and the vast majority are concentrated in developing countr
3、ies2.6 billionof low-and middle-income countries have modern data infrastructure20%Significant gaps persist Significant gaps persist 6Digital ecosystem for resilience Digital ecosystem for resilience Sector adaptationAgriculture,forestry,health,education National adaptation Diversification of indust
4、ries and jobsHousehold ResilienceEWS,Emergency cash transfersAPPLICATIONSPoliciesDigital skillsDigital IDDataSharing/AISafeguardsData protectioncybersecurityDigital PaymentsDIGITALENABLERSBroadband Connectivity and Device accessData Infrastructure:Data Storage,Computing,Exchange SystemsDIGITALFOUNDA
5、TIONSResilience7SmartphonesComputersOthersConnectivity network16-40%Consumer device24-40%Data centers20-48%Total emissions from the digital sector 1.5Total emissions from the digital sector 1.5-4%4%8Source:IEA 2023 AI is expected to accelerate the growth of the sectors AI is expected to accelerate t
6、he growth of the sectors climate footprint climate footprint 930 to 40%15%to 25%20 to 30%15 to 25%10-15%Lease or depreciation of infrastructureEquipment maintenance and securityLicenses,connectivity and security5-10%PersonnelEnergy consumed by cooling networkEnergy to power serve