Decarbonizing Development

Three Steps to a Zero-Carbon Future

M
Marianne Fay
S
Stephane Hallegatte
A
Adrien Vogt-Schilb
J
Julie Rozenberg
U
Ulf Narloch
T
Tom Kerr

Can development be decoupled from carbon emissions? This insightful guide outlines practical steps for policymakers, academics, and development practitioners to achieve a zero-carbon future while fostering economic growth and protecting vulnerable populations.

Decarbonizing Development tackles the complex challenge of climate change by offering a three-pronged approach:

  • Planning with the end goal in mind
  • Implementing policy packages that incentivize technological innovation and behavioral changes
  • Managing the transition to protect the poor and avoid concentrated losses

Discover how countries can navigate the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy, ensuring a more equitable and prosperous future for all. A must-read for anyone concerned with climate change and global development. Written by Marianne Fay, Stephane Hallegatte, and team.

Publication

2015

Pages

184

Format

Epub

Publisher

World Bank Publications

Excerpt

EPUB

Collection

Climate Change and Development

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