increasing the capacity of governments and domestic businesses. The World Bank Group, through its climate change action plan, is …

Digitalization is increasing rapidly worldwide, requiring more energy, and resulting in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions …. According to International Telecommunication Union (ITU) two thirds of the world's population are now online. Estimates of the … internet and communication technology (ICT) sector's share of global carbon emissions vary across the literature ranging from 1 …

Carbon taxes can be win-win for Bangladesh. They can help show the world that Bangladesh is serious about climate …

despite the ongoing growth in global services trade. Visitor numbers increased across the board, except for China and Japan … gas emissions and has taken the first steps to implementing comprehensive carbon pricing. This report explores some of the … reduction targets, reducing environmental degradation and air pollution while positioning Thailand as a regional leader in green …

(GHG) emissions in 2013, and that numbercould grow by 50 percent by 2050 if current trends continue. In 2015, world leaders … urban dwellers will live in Africa and Asia. The world's urban areas wereresponsible for around 70 percent of greenhouse gas …' Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) mention urban action. More than 70 percent of the global low emissions and climate …

This working paper commissioned by the World Bank Carbon Markets and Innovation Practice (GCCMI) critically examines … trading carbon assets across borders. Trade in carbon assets can help reduce the costs of mitigation and facilitate emissions … emissions systems could entail some risks to environmental integrity. In addition, given continued delays to the clarification …

; 'household air pollution' refers to contamination of indoor air. Ambient (or outdoor) air pollution is the world's leading …Air pollution is a major cause of death and disease. 'Ambient air pollution' refers to contamination of outdoor air …, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke, and pneumonia. Most deaths related to air pollution are caused by human …