Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789292576646
Economics of Climate Change Mitigation in Central and West Asia by Asian Development Bank Pdf
Ecological complexity and diverse ecosystems give Central and West Asia rich natural resources and hydrocarbon reserves. Countries in this region are exposed to climate change risks, and there is growing recognition that their carbon-intensive economies necessitate greenhouse gas mitigation. This report assesses the costs, benefits, and investment opportunities for greenhouse gas reduction in the energy and transport sectors of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, and discusses indirect benefits of such reduction to human health and energy security. It gives policymakers, practitioners, and academics an overview of policy measures and technologies available for emission reduction, as well as scenarios of future emission trajectories in the three countries.