Documents and publications

This study assesses how serious the dangers to food security of growing global population, rising incomes in poor countries and climate change may be and suggests some steps policy-makers can take to remedy the situation. It takes into account the effects

This document is a product of the project 'The Economics of Climate Change in Central America' which aims to conduct an economic impact study on the effects of climate change in Central America based on various development scenarios and emissions

Using water management, ecosystems and empowerment to build climate change resilience:

This briefing paper highlights water-related climate change impacts such as drought, floods, storms, melting glaciers and sea-level rise and put water at the centre

This report provides an overview for all CARICOM member states of the risks from climate change and includes a section on the common threats of climate change for Pacific island countries. It focuses on: (i) climate change projections for the Caribbean

This document is the World Bank’s operational response to climate variability and change on the continent. It is based on the premise that increased climate variability threatens the development gains of African countries, and that these effects need to

Discussion paper number 11:

This paper is one component of a global study on the Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change (EACC) in developing countries. It focuses on the main human health impacts of climate change, which include injuries and deaths

Policy research working paper 5487:

This paper argues that for developing countries like Tajikistan, faster economic and social development is the best possible defence against climate change. It identifies four key sectors considered by the government

This background note puts forward a 'Local Adaptive Capacity framework' (LAC) developed as part of the Africa Climate Change Resilience Alliance (ACCRA) programme, drawing on extensive consultations with academics, policy-makers and practitioners. It is