Diversification and Cooperation in a Decarbonizing World - Climate Strategies for Fossil Fuel–Dependent Countries

Jul 19, 2026

Diversification and Cooperation in a Decarbonizing World outlines climate strategies aimed at fossil fuel–dependent countries, framing decarbonization as both a development and policy challenge. The work positions economic transformation and coordinated approaches as necessary to manage risks, sustain growth, and support credible climate commitments. As part of the World Bank Climate Change and Development Series, it emphasizes evidence-based analysis and the climate-development nexus, targeting policymakers, researchers, and a broad global audience.

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Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Climate Change and Development Series DIVERSIFICATION AND COOPERATION INA DECARBONIZING WORLD Climate Strategies for Fossil FuelDependent Countries Grzegorz Peszko Dominique van der Mensbrugghe Alexander Golub John Ward Dimitri Zenghelis Cor Marijs Anne Schopp John A. Rogers Amelia Midgley Diversification and Cooperation in a Decarbonizing World Diversification and Cooperation in a Decarbonizing World Climate Strategies for Fossil Fuel–Dependent Countries Grzegorz Peszko Dominique van der Mensbrugghe Alexander Golub John Ward Dimitri Zenghelis Cor Marijs Anne Schopp John A. Rogers Amelia Midgley © 2020 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) Some rights reserved 1 2 3 4 23 22 21 20 This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. 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 concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions This work is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO) [http://](http://)[ ](http://)[creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo. Under](creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo. Under) the Creative Commons Attribution license, you are free to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt this work, including for commercial purposes, under the following conditions: Attribution—Please cite the work as follows: Peszko, Grzegorz, Dominique van der Mensbrugghe, Alexander Golub, John Ward, Dimitri Zenghelis, Cor Marijs, Anne Schopp, John A. Rogers, and Amelia Midgley. 2020. Diversification and Cooperation in a Decarbonizing World: Climate Strategies for Fossil Fuel–Dependent Countries. Climate Change and Development. Washington, DC: World Bank. doi:10.1596/978-1-4648-1340-5 . License: Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 3.0 IGO Translations—If you create a translation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along with the attribution: This translation was not created by The World Bank and should not be considered an official World Bank translation. The World Bank shall not be liable for any content or error in this translation. Adaptations—If you create an adaptation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along with the attribution: This is an adaptation of an original work by The World Bank. Views and opinions expressed in the adaptation are the sole responsibility of the author or authors of the adaptation and are not endorsed by The World Bank. Third-party content—The World Bank does not necessarily own each component of the content contained within the work. The World Bank therefore does not warrant that the use of any third-party-owned individual component or part contained in the work will not infringe on the rights of those third parties. The risk of claims resulting from such infringement rests solely with you. If you wish to re-use a component of the work, it is your responsibility to determine whether permission is needed for that re-use and to obtain permission from the copyright owner. Examples of components can include, but are not limited to, tables, figures, or images. All queries o

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What is the main focus of the report?

The report focuses on climate strategies for fossil fuel–dependent countries, emphasizing diversification and cooperation to support decarbonization.

What series does this work belong to and why?

It belongs to the World Bank Climate Change and Development Series, created to showcase research on how climate change, climate policies, and development interact.

Who is the intended audience for the series?

The series targets policymakers, the academic community, and a wider global audience seeking evidence-based insights on the climate-development nexus.

Jul 19, 2026

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