REALITY CHECK - Lessons from 25 Policies - Advancing a Low-Carbon Future

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Reality Check synthesizes lessons drawn from 25 climate and development policies to support progress toward a low-carbon future. It is presented within the World Bank’s Climate Change and Development Series, which emphasizes evidence-based analysis of how climate change, climate policies, and development interact. The publication is designed to inform policy makers and researchers by highlighting both opportunities and challenges across the climate-development nexus.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages195

Reading Time8 h 11 min

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview

References

Chapter 2. Climate Policies: Past Trends and Insights on Implementation

Global Trends in Climate Policies across Time, Space, and Sectors

Present Insights on Climate Policy Implementation

Note

References

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FAQs

What does Reality Check focus on?

It focuses on lessons from 25 climate and development policies aimed at advancing a low-carbon future.

What series context is this publication part of?

It is part of the World Bank’s Climate Change and Development Series, created to highlight research on climate change, climate policies, and development.

Who is the publication intended to reach?

Policy makers, the academic community, and a wider global audience seeking evidence-based insights on climate-development issues.

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