Climate Change and Development

This stocktaking of what the global low-carbon transition may mean for fossil fuel-dependent countries (FFDCs) and how they can manage its risks and harness emerging opportunities.

Can developing countries eradicate poverty in the face of climate change?Shock Waves examines the complex relationship between climate change and poverty, offering strategies for managing climate impacts on vulnerable populations. This report demonstrates the urgency of reducing poverty and vulnerability to climate change. Discover how rapid, inclusive, and climate-informed development can prevent most short-term impacts, while pro-poor emissions-reduction policies can drastically limit long-term ones. Learn how to: - Reduce climate-related shocks and stresses - Prevent climate change from increasing poverty - Implement pro-poor mitigation policies For policymakers, development practitioners, and researchers, this book provides insightful analysis and actionable recommendations for building a more sustainable and equitable future.