Climate Change and the World Bank Group : Phase I I - The Challenge of Low-Carbon Development.

This study from the Independent Evaluation Group draws lessons for development and climate change mitigation from the World Bank Group's far-reaching portfolio of projects in energy, forestry, transport, coal power, and technology transfer. Reviewing what has worked, what hasn?t, and why, the e...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bank, World
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : World Bank Publications, 2011.
Colección:Independent evaluation studies.
Temas:
World Bank.
World Bank
Energy policy > Environmental aspects.
Climatic changes > Economic aspects.
Politique énergétique > Aspect de l'environnement.
Climat > Changements > Aspect économique.
Climatic changes > Economic aspects
Energy policy > Environmental aspects
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This study from the Independent Evaluation Group draws lessons for development and climate change mitigation from the World Bank Group's far-reaching portfolio of projects in energy, forestry, transport, coal power, and technology transfer. Reviewing what has worked, what hasn?t, and why, the evaluation?s key findings include:Energy efficiency can offer countries direct economic returns that dwarf those of most other development projects, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Tropical forest protected areas, on average, significantly reduce tropical deforestation, preserving carbon and.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (437 pages)
ISBN:9780821386545
0821386549

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