REPUBLIC OF CONGO - DIVERSIFYING CONGO'S ECONOMY: MAKING THE MOST OF CLIMATE CHANGE

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Climate and development guidance for the Republic of Congo focuses on using climate change considerations to support economic diversification and long-term sustainable growth. The report outlines a national climate-development framing, examines changing wealth and the role of sustainable development, and links climate commitments to institutional readiness. It also presents opportunities for decarbonization and reviews wealth, systems, and sector analyses, including methods, natural capital, forestry, and agriculture.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages85

Reading Time3 h 34 min

Preface

Acknowledgments

Executive Summary

Climate and Development

Economic, Social, and Environmental Context

Climate Change and People

Opportunities for Decarbonization

Country Climate Commitments

Climate Commitments

Institutional Readiness for Climate Change Action

Financial Sector

Wealth, System and Sector Analyses

Methods and Approach

The Changing Wealth and Climate

Natural capital

Forestry

Agriculture and food

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized REPUBLIC OF CONGO DIVERSIFYING CONGO'S ECONOMY: MAKING THE MOST OF CLIMATE CHANGE © 2023 The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff 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), collectively known as The World Bank, with external contributors. The World Bank 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 any of the organizations of The World Bank 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 IBRD/IDA, IFC and MIGA, 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 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 IBRD/IDA, IFC and MIGA, 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 and all further permissions that may be required for such use (as noted herein) are acquired. The World Bank 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, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................... 4 Acknowledgments .............................................................................................................. 5 Executive Summary............................................................................................................ 8 1. Climate and Development .................................................................................... 15 1.1. Economic, Social, and Environmental Context ....................................................... 15 1.1.1. An economy at a critical juncture in its development history..................................................... 15 1.1.2. A changing wealth ............................................................................................................................................. 16 1.1.3. Sustainable development will require action

FAQs

What is the report’s central theme for the Republic of Congo?

The report centers on diversifying Congo’s economy by making the most of climate change, linking climate pressures with development planning.

How does the report connect climate commitments to implementation?

It reviews country climate commitments and assesses institutional readiness, including how NDC commitments and climate risks are integrated into planning and governance.

What analytical areas are covered beyond commitments?

The report includes wealth, systems, and sector analyses, covering methods and the changing wealth and climate, with attention to natural capital such as forestry and agriculture.

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