Working paper: The institutional context for tackling climate change in South Asia
Defining why tackling climate change should be a priority for governments.
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Date
August 2017
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Area of expertiseClimate, Energy, and Nature
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CountriesAfghanistan , India , Nepal , Pakistan
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KeywordsEnergy, resources and growth , Climate change adaptation , Climate change mitigation , Climate governance , Green growth and investment , Renewable energy , Adaptive management , Technical assistance
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OfficesOPM Pakistan , OPM India , OPM Nepal
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ProjectAction on Climate Today: climate-proofing growth and development in South Asia
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ISSN
2042-1265
South Asia is at the forefront of global efforts to tackle climate change. The region is disproportionately impacted by climate change, and governments are putting in place policies and investing in new technology to build the resilience of the economy and people. However, the success of these initiatives in reducing the long-term risk of climate change depends on the institutional context.