Natural Resource Management, Fragility, and Conflict Issues - Guidance Note for Country Climate and Development Reports

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This guidance note supports Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs) by identifying good practices for integrating climate change, the environment, and natural resource management with fragility and conflict considerations. It outlines key issues for CCDR development in fragile and conflict-affected situations, covers climate commitments and policy capacities, and provides sector-focused deep dives on conflict risks and drivers. The note includes a conflict-sensitive questionnaire and annex material on FCV-sensitive climate action approaches, plus definitions, boxes, and reference tables to strengthen analysis and recommendations.

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Pages32

Reading Time1 h 21 min

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Introduction

Section I. Key Natural Resource Management Considerations for CCDR Development in FCS

Chapter 1. Climate Change and Development

Chapter 2. Country Climate Commitments, Policies, and Capacities

Chapter 3. Sectoral Deep Dives

Chapter 4. Macroeconomic Welfare Implications of Climate Change

Chapter 5. Conclusion and Recommendations

Section II. Questionnaire for Conflict-Sensitive Natural Resource Management in CCDR Development

Annex 1. Insights from Promoting FCV-Sensitive Climate Action in CCDRs: An Approach Note

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Natural Resource Management, Fragility, and Conflict Issues GUIDANCE NOTE FOR COUNTRY CLIMATE AND DEVELOPMENT REPORTS NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, FRAGILITY, AND CONFLICT ISSUES Guidance Note for Country Climate and Development Reports Elise Doumergue Shaadee Ahmadnia Max Hammond Caio de Araújo Barbosa © 2024 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) 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, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. 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 construed or 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 The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank 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. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Cover photo: Shaadee Ahmadnia / World Bank. Cover photo depicts a woman cooking over a fire in rural Nepal. Design: Sergio Andres Moreno Tellez Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 SECTION I . Key Natural Resource Management Considerations for CCDR Development in FCS .....................3 Chapter 1. Climate Change and Development ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 2. Country Climate Commitments, Policies, and Capacities ....................................................................................... 8 Chapter 3. Sectoral Deep Dives ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Conflict Risks and Drivers by Natural Resource Category ...................................................................................................... 11 The Renewable Energy Sector ............................................................................................................................................................ 13 Chapter 4. Macroeconomic Welfare Implications of Climate Change..................................................................................... 14 Chapter 5. Conclusion and Recommendations ................................................................................................................................. 16 SECTION II. Questionnaire for Conflict-Sensitive Natural Resource Management in CCDR Develo

FAQs

What is the purpose of the guidance note for CCDR development?

It identifies and disseminates good practices to improve how CCDRs cover critical linkages between climate change, the environment, and natural resource management in relation to fragility and conflict.

Which topics are covered in Section I of the guidance note?

Section I highlights key natural resource management considerations for CCDR development in FCS, including climate change and development, country commitments and capacities, sectoral deep dives, macroeconomic welfare implications, and concluding recommendations.

How does the guidance note support conflict-sensitive analysis in CCDRs?

It includes a dedicated questionnaire for conflict-sensitive natural resource management and provides additional annex material on promoting FCV-sensitive climate action in CCDRs.

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