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Economics of Climate Change in East Asia
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
agriculture, the study estimates costs for sector-specific mitigation options and the total abatement potential for 2020 and 2030 … between adaptation and mitigation taking account uncertainty about key climate variables. Finally, it discusses opportunities …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010890162
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Strengthening Carbon Financing for Grassland Management in the People's Republic of China: Potential Carbon Markets
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014
amounts of carbon. Restoration and sustainable management of these rasslands have large greenhouse gas mitigation potential … objectives. It also reviews the state of national policy regarding climate change mitigation, particularly carbon markets, and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010933960
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Strengthening Carbon Financing for Grassland Management in the People's Republic of China: Incentive Mechanisms and Implications
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is being impacted by climate change. The resulting degradation and desertification of grasslands are projected to lead to decreased productivity and severely affect livestock and ecosystems. Financial incentives are required to improve environmental...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010933961
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Strengthening Carbon Financing for Grassland Management in the People's Republic of China: Mitigation Options in Grassland-Based Animal Husbandry
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014
variability and change. Nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) can provide a framework for the identification and … implementation of mitigation actions. This publication identifies and assesses technical, titutional, and policy elements needed to … (GHG) mitigation potential, economic costs and benefits, GHG measurement options, adaptation benefits, and barriers to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010933966
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Making Grasslands Sustainable in Mongolia: International Experiences with Payments for Environmental Services in Grazing Lands and Other Rangelands
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014
Payments for environmental services (PES) are a potential mechanism to provide incentives for sustainable management of grasslands and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. PES is not widely practiced in Mongolia, but has been included in the Green Development Strategy of the government. This...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010933955
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Making Grasslands Sustainable in Mongolia: Herders' Livelihoods and Climate Change
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014
The threats posed by climate change have significant impacts on Mongolia’s grassland ecosystems and herders’ livelihoods. This publication discusses the auses of climate change and its impacts on livelihoods and ecosystems for herders and the general public. It explains how good pasture...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010933957
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Making Grasslands Sustainable in Mongolia: Assessment of Key Elements in Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions for Grassland and Livestock Management
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014
climate variability and change. Nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) can provide a framework for the … identification and implementation of mitigation actions. This publication identifies and assesses technical, institutional, and … estimates of greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation potential, economic costs and benefits, GHG measurement options, adaptation …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010933964
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Addressing Climate Change and Migration in Asia and the Pacific
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012
Climate change will increase the frequency of extreme weather events, making more geographic places inhospitable to human habitation and secure livelihoods. This report presents a detailed picture of the potential impacts of climate change on migration in Asia and the Pacific. It draws upon a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010781693
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Adaptation to Climate Change: The Case of A Combined Cycle Power Plant
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012
This report aims to demonstrate how a rapid climate change impact assessment can be used to identify the possible impacts of climate change on a thermal power investment project. For this demonstration, the O MON IV Combined Cycle Power Station Project in Southern Viet Nam is used for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010823385
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Climate Risk and Adaptation in the Electric Power Sector
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012
This report aims to highlight and raise awareness on the exposure and vulnerability of the energy sector to climate change. It also identifies adaptation options available to each source of energy generation as well as for the distribution and end use of electrical energy.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010783489