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Climate change, agriculture and poverty
Submitted by Yury Zhukov on Sat, 2011-10-15 06:28Year:
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Although much has been written about climate change and poverty as distinct and complex problems, the link between them has received little attention. Understanding this link is vital for the formulation of effective policy responses to climate change. This paper focuses on agriculture as a primary means by which the impacts of climate change are transmitted to the poor, and as a sector at the forefront of climate change mitigation efforts in developing countries.
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Kiribati: 37,000 mangroves planted as part of climate change adaptation programme
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South Tarawa — Over 37,000 mangrove seedlings have recently been planted on the islands of Aranuka, Butaritari, Maiana, Makin and in North and South Tarawa.
Support for Climate Change Adaptation Core of First World Bank Strategy for Kiribati
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World Bank Press Release
Washington, DC, March 1, 2011 - The World Bank Board today approved the first Country Assistance Strategy for Kiribati. The strategy, which was developed in consultation with government, donors and civil society, puts climate change at the centre of the three-year plan.
Agricultural Development under a Changing Climate: Opportunities and Challenges for Adaptation
Submitted by naomi.sleeper on Tue, 2011-02-08 19:40Year:
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This report focuses on rural development in the context of climate risk management and adaptation, particularly on issues of seasonal climate forecasting, water management in rain-fed and irrigated production systems, sustainable land management, crop and livestock breeding, crop genetic diversity, seed systems, pests and IPM, and, urban and peri-urban agriculture.
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Climate change presents a profound challenge to food security and development.
World Bank Special Envoy for Climate Change Says Developing Countries are Taking Action on Climate Change
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SIDS Policy & Practice
Andrew Steer, the World Bank’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, emphasized ahead of the Climate Change meetings in Cancun, that "developing countries urgently need a global deal on climate change but they’re not waiting for it."
He reflected on what he labeled a "silent revolution” in terms of developing countries taking action, noting that over the last two ye
World Bank and Republic of Korea Team up on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
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World Bank Press ReleaseFull Article
World Bank Presents Hands-on Energy Adaptation Toolkit
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Climate-L.org
The World Bank has published a Hands-on Energy Adaptation Toolkit (HEAT), in an effort to support countries in assessing their vulnerabilities and adaptation options in the energy sector.
The toolkit was piloted in Albania and Uzbekistan, and was successful in raising awareness among key stakeholders and initiating dialogue on energy sector adaptation.
World Bank Issues Statement on Adaptation Fund
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World Bank Press Release
In response to news articles regarding the Climate Change Adaptation Fund, the World Bank has issued a statement clarifying its functioning.
In the statement, the World Bank underlines that countries can directly access the Adaptation Fund through a National Implementing Entity (NIE). Alternatively, the Fund can be accessed through a Multilateral Implementing Entity (MIE).
