Climate and Development: An Agenda for Action - Foreword - Emerging Insights (World Bank Group)

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Climate and Development: An Agenda for Action frames the challenge facing developing countries as they pursue economic development under changing climate conditions. It outlines policy questions on translating climate impacts into decisions, setting priorities for reforms and investments, and managing trade-offs between immediate gains and longer-term costs. The work presents the World Bank Group’s Country Climate and Development Reports as a people-centered diagnostic that integrates climate and development goals using data, models, and tools to support just transitions and actionable pathways across sectors.

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Climate and Development Agenda

Country Climate and Development Reports

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized EXECUTIVE SUMMARY © 2022 The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank Group with external contributions. “The World Bank Group”refers to the legally separate organizations of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) . The World Bank Group does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the content included in this work, or the conclusions or judgments described herein, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors (including, without limitation, typographical errors and technical errors) in the content whatsoever or for reliance thereon. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of the World Bank Group concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this volume do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizations of the World Bank Group, their respective Boards of Executive Directors, and the governments they represent. The contents of this work are intended for general informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute legal, securities, or investment advice, an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment, or a solicitation of any type. Some of the organizations of the World Bank Group or their affiliates may have an investment in, provide other advice or services to, or otherwise have a financial interest in, certain of the companies and parties named herein. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of any of the organizations of The World Bank Group, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank Group encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given and all further permissions that may be required for such use (as noted herein) are acquired. The World Bank Group does not warrant that the content contained in this work will not infringe on the rights of third parties, and accepts no responsibility or liability in this regard. All queries on rights and licenses should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Cover design: Brad Amburn 2 Climate and Development: An Agenda for Action Achieving Climate and Development Goals Together Foreword by David Malpass Developing countries face a unique challenge of having to achieve their economic development goals in the context of a changing climate. Policymakers face tough questions. How to translate short-and longterm climate impacts into decisions today? What policy reforms and investments should be prioritized? What are the trade-offs between immediate benefits and costlier delays? The answers to these questions will impact every sector of their economies and societies. Moreover, there is no single solution: the energy transition in China looks very different from in Chad, and the development priorities of Pakistan vary significantly from those of Türkiye. All countries can benefit from a systematic approach that combines the best available data, models, and tools to provide immediate and actionable recommendations that integr

FAQs

What core challenge does the foreword describe for developing countries?

Developing countries must achieve economic development goals while responding to a changing climate context.

Which policy questions does the report highlight for policymakers?

It emphasizes how to translate short- and long-term climate impacts into today’s decisions, what reforms and investments to prioritize, and how to weigh immediate benefits against later costs.

How do the Country Climate and Development Reports aim to help countries?

They provide an integrated, people-centered diagnostic that uses the best available data, models, and tools to deliver immediate, actionable recommendations for climate and development goals.

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