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Climate Change and the World Bank Group: Phase I I - The Challenge of Low-Carbon Development (Independent Evaluation Group Studies)
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Paperback. Examines the World Bank Group's far-reaching portfolio of projects in energy, forestry, transport, coal power, and technology transfer. It reviews what has worked, what hasn't, and why, and presents some key findings. Series: Independent Evaluation Group Studies. Num Pages: 132 pages, ill. (some col.). BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 408.
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 biodiversity. Deforestation rates are lower in areas that allowed sustainable use by local populations than in strictly protected areas. ... Read more
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 biodiversity. Deforestation rates are lower in areas that allowed sustainable use by local populations than in strictly protected areas. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Condition
New
Series
Independent Evaluation Group Studies
Number of Pages
132
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780821386538
SKU
V9780821386538
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